Construction Site Fire Safety Awareness Course
Prevent fires on site and know exactly what to do if one breaks out — from fire plans to extinguishers.
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About this course
Construction sites are full of combustible materials, ignition sources and changing escape routes.
This awareness course covers the fire triangle, the Fire Safety Order 2005 and CDM 2015, fire prevention, flammable substances, escape routes and alarms, extinguishers, site accommodation and emergency response.
The course runs entirely in your browser. You can stop at any point and pick up where you left off, and once you pass the final assessment you can download a PDF certificate straight away.
Who it's for
- All site operatives
- Fire marshals and supervisors
- Site managers
- Anyone working in occupied buildings
Snippets from the course
Two short extracts taken straight from the course material, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
Good housekeeping
Remove waste regularly, keep combustible materials to a minimum in the work area, and keep skips at least **10 metres** from buildings where possible.
Extinguisher types
**Water (red)**: wood, paper, textiles. **Foam (cream)**: also flammable liquids. **CO2 (black)**: electrical fires. **Dry powder (blue)**: mixed fires including gases.
What's covered
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome to Construction Site Fire Safety Awareness
- Who this course is for
- What the course covers
- How the tests and pass mark work
How Fires Start
- The fire triangle
- Sources of ignition
- Sources of fuel
- Why sites are high risk
The Law and Responsibilities
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- CDM 2015
- HSG168 and the Joint Code
- The site fire plan
Fire Prevention on Site
- Good housekeeping
- Storage of materials
- Hot works control
- Electrical safety
Flammable Substances and Gases
- Flammable liquids
- LPG and gas cylinders
- Safety data sheets
- Spills and vapours
Escape Routes, Alarms and Assembly
- Escape routes
- Raising the alarm
- Assembly points
- Fire drills
Fire Extinguishers and Fire Points
- Fire points
- Extinguisher types
- Using an extinguisher
- Only if safe
Site Accommodation and Emergency Response
- Site cabins and welfare
- Heaters and drying rooms
- If you discover a fire
- Fire marshals
Summary and Putting It Into Practice
- Recap
- Every day
- If the alarm sounds
- Report hazards
Final assessment
A longer multiple-choice assessment covering every module. Score 80% or more and your PDF certificate is issued immediately. You can retake it as many times as you need.
Start Construction Site Fire Safety Awareness Course now
9 modules, a test after each one and a final assessment — all in your browser, all saved as you go.
You'll be asked to sign in or create a free account first, then pay £19.99 (includes VAT at 20%) to unlock the course. Your progress and certificate are saved to your account.