Frequently Asked Questions.
Fire safety training general questions
Yes, the Regulatory Reform Order 2005 specifies that all employees are given fire safety training. Employers must also provide their employees with understandable and relevant fire safety guidance.
Fire safety training must be kept up to date and guidance should always be displayed clearly. 1st Attendance are experts in employee fire training.
According to UK Government guidance, all employers have a legal obligation to give every employee fire safety training. There must be a designated person with-in the business that is responsible for ensuring that fire safety training is delivered. The person is known as the ‘responsible person’.
Employers, owners, facilities managers, building managers, a managing agent or risk assessor are all legally obliged to ensure that there is a ‘responsible person’ who is accountable for making sure fire safety training is delivered.
It is the employers’ responsibility to train new staff when they start working. It’s also the employers’ responsibility to inform all employees about any existing or new fire risks.
There is no specific time period in which an employer should refresh fire safety training but we would recommend that this should be carried out annually.
We would also suggest that employers stage one fire drill per year and record the results. It’s a good idea to log the results as part of your fire safety and evacuation plan.
The designated Responsible Person is responsible for fire safety training. However, it is not advised that they deliver the training themselves. This is because they might lack the right level of understanding and experience.
When delivering fire safety training it’s better to hire fire safety training professionals. This is recommended, especially if the building or site is big or if flammable or combustible products are stored and used there.
First aid training general questions
The right first aid training course depends on your workplace first aid needs assessment. Lower-risk workplaces often choose Emergency First Aid at Work, while higher-risk environments may need the full First Aid at Work course. The right option depends on your hazards, team size, working patterns and site risks.
Emergency First Aid at Work is a shorter course covering immediate emergency response, such as CPR, choking, bleeding and dealing with an unconscious casualty. First Aid at Work is more comprehensive and includes the Emergency First Aid syllabus plus a wider range of workplace injuries and illnesses.
Employers must make sure employees can get immediate help if they are injured or taken ill at work. The level of first aid provision, including whether trained first aiders are needed, should be based on a workplace first aid needs assessment.
For workplace first aid purposes, certificates are valid for three years. Before expiry, learners should complete the appropriate requalification training to remain competent in their role.
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Yes, you will normally be given the chance to use extinguishers on “live fire” scenarios. This is dependant on the space allocated and an assessment.
This enables our trainer to unload and set up in a timely manner, which then allows us to discuss your procedures and action routines.
When you have completed your training course the 1st Attendance team can either send a printed copy of your certificate via post or we can email a PDF copy.
We require an area of between 4 / 5 car parking spaces, with a minimum of 3m from any building, vehicle or combustible material.
We are nationwide and normally deliver the training at your premises.
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