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Posted By John T
I recently completed my NEBOSH General Certificate (last week, can't believe I have to wait till August for the results though) and they were telling us about the upcoming changes to the Fire regulations.
Can anyone elaborate on how these changes are going to affect the workplace and I suppose more to the point would it be worthwhile enrolling on their fire course (the format of which has not yet been confirmed with NEBOSH yet as far as I am aware, but the General Cert will be the entry requirement).
Anyone with any information or views on this subject?
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Posted By Kate Graham
They will have little effect on workplaces as they basically restate the existing legal requirement to carry out a fire risk assessment.
They also abolish fire certificates but it is now a good while since the fire authorities have bothered to issue these for most workplaces anyway. If you do have a fire certificate it would be a good idea to hold on to it though as it will be helpful when reviewing the fire risk assessment which you have to do regularly.
The main effect is on premises that are not workplaces (eg some types of rented accommodation), which didn't previously need a fire risk assessment.
Kate
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Posted By TBC
Nearly there Kate -
It replaces existing legislation (almost 150 pieces) and the thing is 'risk assessment' with greater emphasis on:
Business continuity - buildings should not be allowed to burn down.
Fire-fighter safety - look at how the building is laid out and the contents.
The environment - look at preventing pollution to adjacent sites in the event of fire.
The above need to be looked at very closely.
As well as the usual things like substances held and compartmentation of buildings etc. DSEAR regs will also play a part in your assessment.
It all involves a bit more than some realise - These sites will give you some good assistance.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library3/law/fire.pdf
http://www.scotland.gov....brary3/law/fire-00.asp#7
http://www.devfire.gov.u...%20a%20Short%20Guide.pdf
Enjoy
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Posted By John T
Thanks for the information and the link below:
http://www.devfire.gov.u...%20a%20Short%20Guide.pdf
Now I can at least say I know one job that the Deputy Prime Minister's office does.
Although I am still unsure as yet if this course would be of any benefit as I can't see it teaching me anything more than you learn at NEBOSH Cert level.
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Posted By Kate Graham
Well, it's not the ODPM any more - it's the department of communities and stuff.
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Posted By Teresa Budworth
The Fire Certificate qualification launched last September, with the first courses on offer from April 2006. Please see the nebosh website :www.nebosh.org.uk for details, including accredited course providers.
The syllabus covers the new fire legislation, and goes into more detail than the General Certificate on issues to be considered in fire risk assessment and in fire prevention and protection of buildings.
The General Certificate isn't an entry requirement, but having achieved the Certificate gives you exemption from part of the course and one of the examinations.
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