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Mersey  
#1 Posted : 06 November 2014 14:24:34(UTC)
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Mersey

Can anyone recommend a training course that is recognised by IFE preferably in the North West area or as far as Birmingham that would suit a medium sized manufacturing site? Our insurance company insists that we have a competent person on site that has had training from an IFE approved trainer, there are so many courses out there I was wondering whether any members could help We employ about 75 people, its is a 24/7 process, we are not a COMAH site, from my personal point of view the building and manufacturing process is low risk, stainless steel construction no flammable liquids or gas, the furnishings are all stainless steel tanks and pipework, heavily controlled through work permits including any hot work. We have a sprinkler system and the fire alarm is monitored 24/7 double knock system We do have offices and a small laboratory too. Of course fire risk is possible in all industries but we don't appear to have any major issues just wondering what the best course to take is. Any help greatly appreciated
David Bannister  
#2 Posted : 06 November 2014 14:43:55(UTC)
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David Bannister

Mersey, whilst I agree that the ideal is to have a competent fire "person" on site, the requirement by insurers is, in my opinion, excessive. If I was receiving that demand I would challenge it by either directly asking the person who made the demand or via my insurance broker for a full and justified explanation as to why they require such a measure. From the info you have provided it appears that they are on shaky ground. There are always alternative insurers at renewal time. However, your search for appropriate training is to be applauded and I am sure that people on here will be able to make suitable recommendations. Fire risk management competence is a great skill to possess.
Andrew W Walker  
#3 Posted : 06 November 2014 14:52:44(UTC)
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Andrew W Walker

I would endorse David's comments. I did my fire managers course with these: http://www.vulcanfiretraining.co.uk/ Great course and great trainers. Just a happy customer, no commercial connection to them. Andy
Ian Bell  
#4 Posted : 06 November 2014 15:58:57(UTC)
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Ian Bell

Excessive demand. Find a new insurance company.
Mersey  
#5 Posted : 06 November 2014 15:59:46(UTC)
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Mersey

Thanks chaps I may as well draw a positive from it and improve my skill set I’ll check out the link
firesafety101  
#6 Posted : 06 November 2014 17:33:14(UTC)
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firesafety101

http://www.ife.org.uk/wr...sessor_Training_0814.pdf This is from their website. Good luck.
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