Fire Warden Training
Your Legal Requirements
Responsibilities
The person who owns or controls the business or premises is responsible for the safety of the EMPLOYEES and other RELEVANT PERSONS by properly managing the following:
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Fire Safety Policy
- Fire Procedures (such as evacuation)
- Staff Training
- Fire Drills
- Means of Escape
- Signs and Notices
- Emergency Lighting
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fire Doors and Compartments
The Responsible Person must appoint one or more Competent Person(s) to assist in the delivery of the above.
Failure to carry out these responsibilities may result in Enforcement by the Enforcing Authority through the actions of an Inspector. Conviction for failing to comply may lead to a penalty consisting of a fine or up to two years’ imprisonment.
Competent Person
A Competent Person must be appointed to carry out Fire Fighting duties (where appropriate), contact the Emergency Services, and assist in evacuations. This person would typically be a “Fire Warden”.
This programme has been designed to train your Fire Wardens. It will help to ensure that you operate within the law and protect your workforce and business.
Competence is demonstrated through sufficient training, experience and knowledge.
Manual Handling
Fire Awareness
Slips, Trips
IT Health and Safety - DSE
Fire Warden