Solutions Fire Safety has announced new dates for FREE fire safety seminars to provide organisations with guidance and advice to conform to current legislation.

Throughout 2008 the seminars with be based in Basildon and London and cover a variety of Fire Safety matters including the Regulatory Reform Order and Fire Safety Signs.

To apply for your free space simply email sales@solutionsfiresafety.co.uk with your details.

Seminars include:

Regulatory Reform Order Seminar

The Regulatory Reform Seminar explains the demands of the new legislation and implications for anyone responsible for fire safety within their organisation. The seminar covers issues relating to Responsible Persons, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Safety Communication and how to ensure compliance.

The seminar provides each delegate a chance to be updated on the RRO and discuss any fire safety concerns.

Tuesday 20^th May 2008 London - Kings College London, Waterloo
Wednesday 18^th June 2008 Basildon - Holiday Inn
Thursday 10^th July 2008 London - Kings College London, Waterloo
Friday 1^st August 2008 Basildon - Holiday Inn
Tuesday 23^rd September 2008 London - Kings College London, Waterloo
Tuesday 21^st October 2008 Basildon - Holiday Inn
 

Fire Safety Sign Seminar

Understanding the requirements of the Regulatory Reform Order in relation to Fire Safety Signs can be a confusing and daunting task, in an attempt to assist organisations to deal with current demands Solutions Fire Safety has designed this comprehensive seminar to help explain how best to deal with your requirements in a positive manner.

Each attendee will receive a pack containing a FREE Guide to Fire Safety Signs and information and guidance on the selection and placement of fire safety signs.

Numbers are limited at all seminars with places offered on a strictly first come first served basis. Spaces are open to individuals responsible for fire safety within their organisation - To find out if you are eligible for a free space apply now - sales@solutionsfiresafety.co.uk / 0845 601 2632

Friday 23^rd May 2008 Basildon - Holiday Inn
Tuesday 17^th June 2008 London - Kings College London, Waterloo
Tuesday 8^th July 2008 Basildon - Holiday Inn
Thursday 21^st August 2008 Basildon - Jalite
Thursday 25^th September 2008 Basildon - Holiday Inn
Thursday 23^rd October 2008 London - Kings College London, Waterloo

Keeping you updated with our forthcoming events, please find the last two dates for our Responsible Person Training for this year.

Overview
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a 'Responsible Person' in every workplace to be nominated. This interactive training course provides you with a greater understanding of the role of the 'Responsible Person' as well as providing training and knowledge to help you instruct and supervise other members of staff.

Who should attend?
The Fire Safety within organisations belongs to the 'Responsible Person' who, in the workplace, is the employer, owner of the premises or the occupying business. Therefore this course is designed for those nominated to fulfill the role of a Responsible Person. This training is also very beneficial to those nominated as 'Competent' Persons who may be required to carry out tasks on behalf of the Responsible Person.

Programme
The package will provide detailed information on the following:

- The legal requirement for a Responsible Person
- Relevant Persons & Competent Persons and how they link in with the role
- Main Responsibilities including
- Fire Risk Assessment
- General Fire Precautions & Fire Safety Policy
- Reducing the Risk of Fire and Spread of Fire (Compartmentation)
- Managing the Means of Escape
- Emergency Lighting & Maintenance
- Fire Fighting and Detection Equipment & Maintenance
- Procedures in the Event of Fire & Staff Training Requirements
- Special and Specific Measures (as appropriate)
- Providing Information for Relevant Persons
- Record Keeping

The training will last two days and will be provided by a senior consultant with a minimum

of the CFPA European Diploma in Fire Prevention and over 10 years experience within fire safety and training. At the end of the course delegates will complete a written test to demonstrate that they have reached the appropriate level of competence to undertake the role requested of them.

The training will be held at The Holiday Inn Basildon. The current dates are:

- Wednesday & Thursday the 17^th &18^th September 08.
- Thursday & Friday the 20^th & 21^st November 08.

If you only have a small number people in need of any of the training we offer, you may find these workshops more convenient and cost effective than holding training at your premises. If you would like request a place(s) for either of the courses or receive further information, please email solutions@means-of-escape.com

 

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West Midlands Fire Service Use Solutions Fire Safety Sign Knowledge

The West Midlands Fire Service (WFMS) have been running a series of seminars on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. Solutions Fire Safety was asked to take part in the seminars due to their experience and knowledge of Fire Safety Signs.

Malcolm Wotherspoon of Solutions took part in 6 seminars throughout the West Midlands where he explained the requirement of signs as detailed in the RRO and the new HM Government Guides:

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

Emergency Routes & Exits

14. ? (g) emergency routes and exits must be indicated by signs.

Fire Fighting and fire detection
13. ? (b) any non-automatic fire fighting equipment so provided is easily accessible, simple to use and indicated by signs.

HM Government Guide
3.4.5 Signs and Notices

A fire risk assessment that determines that no escape signs are required is unlikely to be acceptable to an enforcing authority.

Malcolm's presentation included discussions around the purpose of a sign, heated conversations regarding Euro signs versus British standards as well as how to establish your emergency exits and routes.

The presentation ended with a 10 minute signs quiz which involved testing delegates sign knowledge. The results of the quiz showed that two of the most common signs used (shown below) are often confused. Some of the incorrect suggestions for sign number 1 were:

 

• No Gloves
• Don?t Touch High Temperature Hazard
• Warning Don?t Touch
• Dangerous Chemicals
• No Handling
• Protective Equipment Needed

Some of the incorrect suggestions for sign number 2 were:

 

• undefined undefinedRisk of Fire
• undefined undefinedHigh Risk of Fire
• undefined undefinedHazardous Substances
• undefined undefinedWarning
• undefined undefinedCombustible Substance

Speaking to over 500 different companies from all industries Malcolm was able to enhance the importance of safety signs with regards consistency, continuity and comprehensibility. All an integral part of any Fire Risk Assessment.

 

If you have any further questions regarding fire safety signage and how this should always be a part of your fire risk assessment simply contact Solutions Fire Safety on 0845 6012632, visit www.solutionsfiresafety.co.uk or contact Malcolm directly on malcolmw@solutionsfiresafety.co.uk