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Fire Safety Awareness

Fire Safety Awareness

Practical UK construction e-learning on why fires start, legal duties, daily controls and what to do if a fire starts.

£11.99 + VAT

One-off payment, 12 months to complete

Duration 45 mins

This course includes:

  • ✓ - Access from mobile or computer anytime 24/7.
  • ✓ - Instant Digital Certificates Included (sent to email)
  • ✓ - No hidden costs - includes 12-months access and unlimited resits.

Course Overview

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What's Included

  • CPD & IIRSM Certified
  • Instant Digital Certificates Included
  • 24/7 Instant Online Access
  • Mobile and PC Compatible

Course Details

This Fire Awareness in UK Construction course gives a clear, site-focused understanding of how fires start on construction sites, why they spread so quickly, and what everyone must do to prevent and control them.

  • Explains the fire triangle and why live sites are high-risk
  • Covers ignition sources: hot works, temporary electrics, plant, heaters, smoking
  • Highlights high fuel loads: timber, packaging, insulation, liquids, waste
  • Shows how open layouts, wind, vertical voids and unfinished protection speed fire spread
  • Sets out UK legal duties: Fire Safety Order 2005, CDM 2015, HASAWA, HSG168
  • Clarifies roles, responsibilities, housekeeping and safe storage standards
  • Details hot-work permits, gas cylinder control and expected behaviours on site
  • Explains alarms, detection on temporary sites and safe evacuation/assembly
  • Covers safe extinguisher use and limits
  • Promotes fire risk assessments, inspections, near-miss reporting and drills for continual improvement

Course Format

  • 5 Interactive Modules
  • Voice Over Content
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Self Paced

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