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According to government statistics, there are 15,000 fires in workplaces and places where people gather in England every year. That’s 40 fires a day. The costs associated with fire are significant from physical costs including destruction of property, loss of income and increased insurance premiums, through to immeasurable, profound costs including loss of life, severe injury and reputational damage. However, fire is preventable.

What is Highfield Introduction to Fire Safety in the Workplace?

Highfield’s Fire Safety in the Workplace short course is designed to help you and your business understand the risks of fire and the steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk of fire. It will provide the knowledge required to prevent fire and protect people from harm.

Who is the Highfield Introduction to Fire Safety Course Suitable for?

Any employee or manager where there is a requirement to understand fire safety, their roles and responsibilities and the risks associated with fire.  This course can be used as a stand-alone module or included in an induction programme.

What’s Included in the Highfield Introduction to Fire Safety Online Course?

The introduction to fire safety online course outlines from the very basics of how fire starts and spreads, through to risk assessments and managing risk, as well as outlining the legal obligations of different people in the workplace and their roles and responsibilities relating to fire safety.

  • The fire triangle
  • Causes of fire
  • Hazards associated with fire
  • How fire spreads
  • Fire protection
  • Fire classification
  • Fire extinguishers
  • The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
  • Fire safety briefings
  • Employees’ responsibilities
  • Fire risk assessment
  • Actions in the event of fire​

How It Works

Highfield e-learning is available to use on multiple platforms such as tablets, PCs and laptops. All you need is an internet connection. Learners simply log on to the Highfield Learner Management System (LMS) and work their way through the course, along with the scenarios that provide them with real-life context.

Key elements of the Highfield Introduction to Fire Safety in the Workplace e-learning course

  • interactive exercises/gaming
  • media-rich content
  • interactive 3D scenarios
  • content provided by market leading experts
  • relevant photography and illustrations
  • multi-generational content and style

How are learners assessed at the end of the course?

Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions.

Course Duration

20 to 40 minutes

Highfield Certification

Learners will receive a Highfield e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.

Accreditation

This Introduction to Fire Safety in the Workplace e-learning course is a Highfield Qualifications accredited programme.