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This e-learning course provides managers with knowledge on essential fire safety in the workplace. Covering legal requirements, the course addresses the theory of fire, spread mechanisms, and key terms. Managers learn about current regulations, prevention strategies, fire classifications, and extinguisher use. The course also covers risk assessments, recording procedures, and practical fire procedures, ensuring managers are well-prepared for workplace fire safety.
We built this course in Evolve. This course caters to managers, offering a comprehensive overview of fire safety procedures and regulations. Should the need arise for more concise, role-specific training, you can explore our specialised courses tailored for Front of House, and Back of House roles as well as our general overview course.
Course versions
We've created versions of this course specifically for team members in different roles, including:
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Course overview
This course aims to introduce you to the following:
The legal requirement placed on businesses to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of fire and to ensure people can safely escape if there's a fire.
The main requirements of the relevant legislation in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Section one – Theory of fire
In this section, you’ll learn about:
The theory of fire.
The four main ways that fire spreads.
The meanings of flashpoint, auto ignition, flashover and backdraught.
The most common causes of fires in the workplace.
Section two – Fire legislation and enforcement
In this section, you’ll learn about:
Current fire safety legislation.
Defining roles and responsibilities.
Enforcement of the legislation.
Section three - Strategies for preventing the spread of fire and smoke
In this section, you'll learn about:
Alarm systems.
Fire and smoke control measures - Compartmentation, fire doors.
Section four - Fire classifications and fire extinguishers
In this section, you'll learn about:
The six classifications of fire.
Types of fire extinguishers.
Fixed firefighting installations.
Using a fire extinguisher and distinguishing between situations where is can be employed for escape and when formal training is essential due to a higher fire risk.
Section five - Fire procedures
In this section, you'll learn about:
The five steps of fire risk assessment.
Hazards, risks and controls.
Recording, reviewing and updating fire risk assessments.
Section six - Fire procedures
In this section, you'll learn about:
Fire-related signage and symbols.
Actions to take on discovering a fire.
Actions to take on hearing the alarm.
Actions to protect vulnerable persons
Course name | CPL Fire Safety Awareness Managers |
Course ID | 3188 |
Duration | 25 minutes |
Assessment | 10 questions, 70% pass rate |
Release date | December 2023 |
Endorsements | IOH |
Third-party input | N/A |
Accessibility | Console, App |
Category | Compliance |
Improvements in this version
Content | Content validated by a subject matter expert to ensure the ongoing relevance and accuracy of the material. |
Accessibility | Subtitles included in videos. |
Video and animation | Utilised use of video in key learning topic within the course, fire risk assessments, to enhance learning. |
Legislation | Covering relevant legislation in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
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How to access this update
This course is now live, and all learners can access it on the CPL Learning platform. To take advantage of our new content, please contact your Customer Success Manager for more assistance.
To access our self-directed learning content on fire safety, please visit our Discover platform.