Fire Warden
E-Learning
20–30 min
What are the duties of a Fire Warden?
In an organisation, the responsible person is tasked with appointing fire wardens (also known as ‘fire marshals’). These fire wardens play a crucial role in ensuring that fire safety measures are implemented during workplace emergencies. Having designated fire wardens is not only essential for employee safety but is also legally mandatory. Effective fire warden training is integral to maintaining overall workplace safety.
What are the benefits of Fire Warden Training?
Fire warden training contributes to overall workplace safety and preparedness, and also keeps your business compliant with fire safety regulations.
This fire warden training course has been written to be as comprehensive as a physical course, and can be completed in just 30 minutes. Most importantly, it will ensure that all your employees are knowledgeable of their duties in the event of a fire emergency.
According to Article 18 of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, you should nominate one or more competent persons to assist the responsible person in undertaking the preventive and protective measures.
Therefore in your business, fire wardens need to be nominated and also well trained.
Fire Warden Training
This fire warden training online course aims to educate the learner on the legal duties of a fire warden, preventative measures, evacuation procedures, escape routes and fire extinguisher training. This will assist in forming an effective overall fire safety strategy for your organisation.
Safesmart delivers Fire Warden Training for your organisation through Smartlog – our comprehensive health & safety compliance software.
Course Content
Preventing fires – Basic risk assessing, identifying hazards, and predicting the many different potential causes of fire.
Emergency procedures – What the designated fire warden emergency duties are, and step-by-step procedures & refuge areas.
Means of escape – Safe routes and places to escape. *Article 14 of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is about Emergency routes and exits.
Evacuation – Creating and following evacuation procedures, using both internal and public policies.
Fire extinguisher training – The different types of fire extinguisher, and how to appropriate use each one.
Duties and responsibilities – The overall fire warden duties and responsibilities, including risk assessment, reporting hazards, and evacuation duties.
This course has quiz questions and issues a certificate upon completion.
