Construction sites are 10 times more likely to have fires than other workplaces, with hot work being the main cause according to HSE data. In 2022/23, 79 construction site fires were caused by hot work, representing 30% of all construction fires. A £12 million residential site was destroyed when unauthorized welding ignited timber framing—fire spread through the development in under 10 minutes, requiring 8 fire engines and destroying 50 homes. Our Fire Wardens in Construction course focuses specifically on construction environments where multiple contractors, temporary systems, and high-risk activities create unique challenges.

The course covers construction fire hazards including hot work (sparks can ignite materials 10 metres away), temporary electrical systems, material storage creating rapid fire spread, and multi-contractor coordination. Fire wardens learn their site responsibilities supporting the Principal Contractor's fire safety management under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, including weekly inspections, ensuring hot work permit systems are followed, and liaising with Fire and Rescue Services. Interactive content includes hotspot hazard identification, hot work permit process blocks, evacuation challenges with changing site conditions, and knowledge checks testing fire warden responsibilities.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

CPD Certified