Focus on HSG168 Fire Safety in Construction

About the Course

Each year, construction sites experience hundreds of fires, posing potential risks to the safety of both workers and the general public. This course looks at eliminating fire hazards, preventing fires from starting, and ensuring the safety of individuals.

The course spans 2.5 hours and offers flexible options, including on-site at the customer’s location, at Hendeca premises, or online via MS Teams. We can also accommodate up to two sessions in a single day, with a maximum of 12 delegates per session. The course materials are reviewed online and is open to anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge and understanding of HSG168 Fire Safety in Construction.

The course is divided into three segments:

Part 1

In Part 1, the concept of fire risk assessment is explained and includes a five-step plan:

• Identifying hazards
• Identifying people most at risk
• Evaluating, removing, reducing and protecting against risks
• Recording, planning, informing, instructing and training
• Reviewing

An assessment based on these steps should be used to create fire precaution measures on the premises.

Part 2

Part 2 offers comprehensive guidance on fire risk assessment and precautions, divided into specific sections covering:

• Reducing ignition sources
• Reducing potential fuel sources
• General fire precautions
• Emergency procedures
• Higher fire risk methods and materials of construction
• Guidance for multi-storey buildings (new or refurbished)

This information is intended for use during fire risk assessments or when reviewing precautionary measures.

Part 3

Part 3 outlines legal and enforcement responsibilities, reviewing the primary fire regulations and their impact on construction sites. It also looks into who holds responsibility for enforcing the legislation, addressing:

• Relevant legislation
• Implications for those responsible for construction work
• Enforcement of fire safety legislation for construction sites, construction work and associated activities
• The authorities responsible for enforcing fire safety