Industrial fires are one of the major risks which all types of businesses are exposed to. Most of the businesses which suffer accidental fires are rarely able to recover from their financial damages. As an entrepreneur, you may be aware of the fact that the Regulatory Reform(Fire Safety) Order 2005 puts the responsibility of employers to ensure the checking of fire risks and take steps to minimize them in case there is a fire. So, to handle crisis situations and bring them under control within a short span of time, you should make your employees undergo a course in fire safety certification.

Within UK, this training program is accredited by NEBOSH( National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health). The course syllabus includes fire safety management, principles of fire and explosion, fire protection in buildings, causes and prevention of fires, fire protection in buildings, safety of people in case there is a fire and assessment of fire risks. The duration of this program usually lasts for one week.

But remember one thing, your employees need to undergo a pre-course preparation. They will also need to achieve the International General Certificate Unit 1(IGC 1). Such a program will help you to find out whether your company meets its responsibilities prescribed by fire safety legislation. It will help you to identify a number of fire protective as well as preventive measures necessary. Employees who successfully complete the two hour written test as well as practical assessment will receive a NEBOSH accredited Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate.

But, in order to ensure that your employees are equipped with the necessary fire fighting skills, you need to make certain that the health and safety training services you hire is a reputed one. So, first check their portfolio and find out the companies whose staff they have trained in the past. Also make it a point to check the experience and credentials of their trainers. It would be wise on your part to opt for trainers who have the experience of working in the specific industry in which you are operating. This is because they would have a better understanding of the risks associated to which your employees are exposed to on a daily basis.

Companies which offer these types of training programs in UK also offer courses in PASMA and asbestos awareness as well. To choose a training services provider with a good reputation, you should compare the courses offered by a number of companies and then go for the one which offers industry oriented courses accredited by associations like NEBOSH.