Fire Safety Awareness In Construction And The Built Environment

This free one hour course from BESA Academy provides essential fire safety training for construction professionals and building services workers. Learn how to identify fire hazards, assess risks, and respond effectively in an emergency to protect lives and reduce fire incidents on site.

What You Will Learn

On completion of this fire safety course, you will understand:

• How fires start and the principles of the fire triangle
• Fire hazards and risks specific to construction sites and built environments
• Fire detection systems and passive fire protection measures
• Emergency evacuation procedures and safe escape routes
• Your legal responsibilities under fire safety regulations

Who Should Take This Course?

This free fire safety training is designed for operatives, supervisors, managers, engineers, and contractors working in construction and building services. It is also suitable for facilities management professionals responsible for fire safety in buildings.

Why Fire Safety Awareness Matters

Fire incidents on construction sites and in buildings can have devastating consequences. Acting responsibly reduces fire risks, improves the chances of safe evacuation during an emergency, and minimises harm to your colleagues and anyone else on site.

This course equips you with practical knowledge on fire safety risk assessment, helping you identify and mitigate potential fire hazards across construction sites and built environments.

The Benefits Of Fire Safety Training

Completing this fire safety awareness course delivers:

• Essential knowledge to identify and reduce fire risks on site
• Improved understanding of fire detection and protection systems
• Confidence to respond effectively in a fire emergency
• Clear awareness of your legal responsibilities for fire safety
• Better compliance with health and safety regulations
• Contribution to a safer working environment for your team

Course Format

Duration: 60 minutes
Format: 100% online, self-paced
Assessment: None
Cost: Free

Frequently Asked Questions

What is fire safety awareness?
Fire safety awareness is the knowledge and understanding of how to prevent fires, identify hazards, and respond safely in an emergency to protect lives and property.

Is this fire safety course free?
Yes. The Fire Safety Awareness in Construction and the Built Environment course is completely free for all BESA Academy users.

How long does the course take?
The course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and is delivered entirely online at your own pace.

Who should take this course?
Operatives, supervisors, managers, engineers, contractors, and facilities management professionals working in construction and building services.

Is there an assessment?
No. This is an accessible fire safety training programme with no assessment required.

What topics are covered?
The course covers how fires start, identifying fire hazards on construction sites, fire detection and protection, emergency evacuation procedures, and your legal responsibilities under fire safety regulations.

Why is fire safety training important in construction?
Fire safety training helps construction workers identify risks, prevent incidents, respond safely in emergencies, and meet legal health and safety obligations.