Reading List

The following official sources support the course content and are useful for reviewing local policy, planning induction and supervision, and preparing refresher training. Fire-safety law and practical arrangements differ across the UK; use these documents alongside your home's current fire procedures.

Core and England/Wales guidance

• HSE: Introduction to fire safety
  Practical workplace fire-safety principles used in this course.
• GOV.UK: Fire safety in the workplace
  Primary England and Wales guidance on responsible-person duties, fire risk assessment and staff training.
• GOV.UK: A guide for persons with duties under fire safety legislation
  Detailed practical guidance on duties and fire-safety arrangements.

Scotland and Northern Ireland signposting

• gov.scot: Fire safety guidance
  Scottish signposting to current fire-safety guidance and practical documents.
• Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service: Business fire safety
  Northern Ireland signposting on workplace fire-safety duties and resources.
• HSENI: Managing fire safety in the workplace
  Northern Ireland guidance on managing workplace fire safety.

For daily practice, your building's fire plan, routes, alarm arrangements and evacuation support needs are the starting point.