About this course
Fire law and who is responsible; How fires start and how to prevent them; Alarms, escape routes and evacuation; Fire extinguishers and when to get out
What learners cover
- Name the main UK fire safety law for workplaces
- Explain the role of the responsible person and the fire risk assessment
- Describe your own duties as an employee
- Explain the fire triangle
- Recognise common ignition sources and fuels at work
- Apply everyday prevention habits including good housekeeping and electrical safety
- Describe what to do on discovering a fire and on hearing the alarm
- Explain why fire doors and escape routes must stay clear
- Identify people who may need help to evacuate, including through a PEEP
- Recognise the main classes of fire
- Match extinguisher types and colour bands to fire classes
- Decide when it is safe to use an extinguisher, and use one correctly
Who it is for
All staff in workplaces in the UK. Fire marshals, wardens and people responsible for fire risk assessments need additional role-specific training.
How it is delivered
Fully online and self-paced
Learners work through the course at their own pace and can pause and resume where they left off.
Any device
Works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile, with audio, video and written transcripts throughout.
Interactive throughout
Scenarios, exercises and images keep learners engaged rather than clicking through slides.
Knowledge checks
Short checks at the end of each section so learners can see what has landed before moving on.
Average completion time is around 20 mins, though learners can take as long as they need and return as often as they like.
Certification
WorkplaceHero certificate of completion on passing the 10-question final assessment (pass mark 80%, retakes allowed).
How it works for teams
- 1. Choose how many licences you need and pay by card, or request an invoice.
- 2. Add your learners' names and email addresses.
- 3. They sign in to their WorkplaceHero account and start the course straight away.
- 4. Track who has been set up from your account.
Common questions
How do learners access this course?
This course is delivered here on WorkplaceHero. Each learner signs in to their own WorkplaceHero account with the email you gave us and starts the course from their online courses - there is no separate platform login. Progress updates live on your team dashboard, and the certificate and CPD log entry appear automatically on completion.
Course details
- Course version
- 1.0-draft
- Study time
- 20 mins
- CPD hours
- 0.33 hours
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions, unlimited retakes
Sources
This course is grounded in the following authoritative legal and best-practice references.