MK Fire Training

Legislation

Workplace Fire Safety is supported by Government Legislation. The primary Legislation being:

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the 'Responsible Person' to:

• Make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which 'relevant persons' are exposed, for the purpose of identifying the general fire precautions required to comply with the requirements of the above Order.
• Identify the significant findings of the assessment, including the measures which have been or will be taken to fulfill his legal obligations under the above Order.
• Identify any group of persons who might be especially at risk in case of fire.
• Take into consideration all relevant persons, whether employed by him or not, who may be affected by a fire in the workplace or in an adjacent premise.
• Provide and maintain such general fire precautions as are necessary to safeguarded those who use the workplace.
• Where a dangerous substance is present in or on the premises, he must ensure that risk to relevant persons is either eliminated or reduced so far as is reasonably practicable.
• Provide information, instruction and training to employees about the fire precautions in the workplace.
• Ensure that any facilities, equipment and devices provided in respect of the premises for the use by or protection of fire-fighters are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.

Staff training is a legal requirement; all employees should be trained by a competent person. All employees should be trained in the action to be taken in the event of a fire, and this training should be refreshed at regular intervals. At least one person should be present at all times whilst the building is occupied, who is competent in the use of fire fighting equipment. In larger premises, nominated staff should be given a greater degree of training, i.e. Fire Marshal/Warden.