How often should I provide fire safety training for my staff

How often should I provide fire safety training for my staff?  This is probably the question that is asked by personnel contacting the Fire Training Academy. 

The answer to this question is that this is based on your Fire Risk Assessment!   However, British Standards (BS 9999:2008 Code of Practice forFire Safety in the design, management and and use of buildings) are quite clear on the frequency of suitable fire safety training.  Here you will find direct extracts from the standard for your assistance!

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Annex O (normative)

Fire safety training
O.1 General

Fire safety training should form part of the planning, training and monitoring activity defined in the fire safety manual (see Clause 9 and Annex H).

All training should be given by a person who is competent both in the subject and in training.

Fire safety training should be continuous, commencing with induction training on the first day of appointment of new staff and continuing in the form of regular refresher training.

Thereafter, staff should receive sufficient training at regular intervals (at least once a year) to make sure that they remain familiar with the fire precautions for the workplace and are reminded of the action to be taken in an emergency.  Training should be more frequent where there is a high turnover of staff or where there is a high risk of fire.

Any members of staff who have particular responsibilities in respect of fire safety, including supervisory roles, should receive detailed instruction in their own duties and appropriate refresher training at least once, and preferably twice, in each period of twelve months.

Should you require any advice contact the Fire Training Academy.