Overview

This course introduces fire risk assessments for managers and supervisory staff, focusing on their practical role in maintaining fire safety. It explains why fire risk assessments are important, how common hazards are identified, and how risks are eliminated or controlled in real workplace settings. The course also explains how findings should be clearly recorded. It covers assigning and tracking actions, as well as reviewing assessments when conditions change. This supports ongoing fire safety, legal compliance, and effective risk management.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the purpose of a fire risk assessment
• Understand management responsibilities under fire safety law
• Recognise common fire hazards and people at risk
• Support the implementation and review of control measures

Target Audience

This course is designed as a practical overview for managers and supervisory staff, providing a clear understanding of fire risk assessments, their purpose, and how they should be overseen and reviewed as part of ongoing fire safety management.