Tuesday 31 January 2012

Fire Risk Assessments for Construction Sites. New Course available.


We can now offer a Course which will enhance the knowledge of Site Managers when carrying out Fire Risk Assessments for Construction Sites. The Course will encompass both new Guidance Documents (See below)

Although the construction industry’s performance has improved over the past decade, the rates of death, serious injury and ill health for construction site workers are still too high. When
construction activities are not adequately controlled, children and other members of the public can also be killed or injured, and property adjacent to construction sites be put at risk – for example, from a site fire large enough to spread off-site.

The latest Guidance Document ( HSG 168 Second Edition) and Code of Practice (The Joint Code of Practice for Fire in Construction Sites and Buildings Undergoing Renovation.) are available which will be extremely useful to all those who have a role in the development, management and application of fire safety standards on construction sites,

ie clients, designers,
contractors and CDM co-ordinators. It will also support those with legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, and the Fire(Scotland) Act 2005, while assisting site managers in the day-to-day management of fire risks on site.

HSG 168 Second Edition can be downloaded free of charge here:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg168.htm

The Code of Practice can be purchased here: https://www.thefpa.co.uk/fpa_home/publications/shop/default.aspx Cost £20

This Course gives the Principles of Fire Risk Assessments for Construction Sites and it is highly recommended that Delegates make themselves familiar with either or both of these Publications.



Fire Risk Assessment - Construction

Details

This course is
designed to build awareness of fire safety, how to carry out a fire risk assessment and how to record findings. This course is both theory and practical based and will conclude with delegates taking part in theory and practical assessments.

Delegate Requirements

This course is very intensive, so prior to attending delegates must ensure they familiarise
themselves with the contents of HSG 168 Fire Safety in Construction

Aim
On successful completion of the course delegates will be able to carry out fire risk
assessments for Construction Sites including New Builds and Refurbishment Works.

Objectives

The course will cover the following:

Legislative Requirements
People and Fire
Overview of HSG 168 Fire Safety in Construction
Fire Protection Association Fire Safety on Construction Sites DVD
Introduction to Fire Risk Assessment
Principles of Fire Risk Assessment
Fire Risk Assessment Practical application

Target Audience

This course is suitable for employees responsible for carrying out Fire Risk Assessments for Construction Sites including New Builds and Refurbishment Works.

The Course is Certified and verified by The CPD Institute and there will be an examiniation and a practical FRA on site. All successful Delegates will be a awarded the approprite CPD hours
Duration:
1 ½ days

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