Fire Awareness in Construction
This course explains why construction and refurbishment sites face particular fire risks, the legal duties under CDM 2015 and fire safety law, and the industry guidance that supports them. It covers hot work, flammable materials and gas cylinders, waste, temporary buildings, the site fire plan and arson prevention. It is awareness training and does not replace practical training, site inductions or your organisation's fire procedures.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 17
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain why construction sites are at higher risk of fire than finished buildings.
- ✓Describe the main legal duties and guidance for fire safety on construction sites, including CDM 2015 and HSG168.
- ✓Apply safe practices for hot work, flammable liquids, LPG and other gas cylinders.
- ✓Recognise good housekeeping, waste control and safe arrangements for temporary buildings.
- ✓Follow the site fire plan, including raising the alarm, escape routes and assembly points.
- ✓Identify arson and site security risks and how to report them.
Course contents
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Module 1: Why Construction Sites Are High Risk
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 2: Hot Work, Electrics and Flammables
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Housekeeping, Waste and Temporary Buildings
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: The Site Fire Plan and Emergency Response
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate