Intro to Facilities & Building Safety
Virtual Course:
These courses are run using the Zoom platform as a fully interactive course just as our live courses are. We have had great feedback from delegates on these courses.
Course Overview
This course provides an excellent introduction to facilities and building safety operations, designed for participants who are new into the field or are working in operations roles and need an understanding of key safety aspects related to their roles. The focus will be on building fundamental skills, understanding compliance standards, and establishing a foundation for safe, compliant, and efficient facilities and building safety operations.
Course Description:
The programme provides essential knowledge for safe and compliant facilities and buildings operations. Tailored for new facilities staff and operations professionals, this course covers key safety fundamentals, including hazard identification, emergency response, and contractor management. By the end of the training, participants will have foundational skills and confidence to identify risks, implement safety practices, and contribute to a safe and efficient facilities environment. This introductory level course is ideal for those new to building safety or those with operational responsibilities that intersect with safety practices.
Why You Should Attend:
This course will help participants:
- Build foundational knowledge of safety practices essential to facilities management.
- Reduce workplace accidents by learning to identify and manage common hazards.
- Understand the importance of regular safety inspections and maintenance records.
- Prepare effectively for emergency situations to protect personnel and assets.
- Foster productive relationships with contractors, ensuring safe, compliant work practices.
- Gain confidence in managing safety-related tasks, whether in daily operations or emergency situations.
Who Should Attend:
- Recently Appointed Facilities Managers and Supervisors
- Operations Staff working in or around building management
- Safety and Compliance Officers responsible for building safety oversight
- Maintenance and Engineering Teams
- Contractors and External Service Providers involved in building services
What you'll learn:
On completion of the course, attendees will:
Testimonials
The training programme was very comprehensive offered valuable insights into facilities and building safety management.
- Ambitious about Autism
Very interesting and well delivered course. Thank you
- Stansted Environmental Services
An extremely knowledgeable trainer and the case studies were all useful.
- University of Greenwich
The course was exceptional, offering a solid foundation for anyone looking to grasp the basics of each topic....thoroughly enjoyable.
- Safe Workplace
Really interesting, relevant, and wide-reaching course. Very knowledgeable trainer. Planning to recommend to other colleagues.
- RSPCA
The training programme was very comprehensive offered valuable insights into facilities and building safety management.
- Ambitious about Autism
Very interesting and well delivered course. Thank you
- Stansted Environmental Services
An extremely knowledgeable trainer and the case studies were all useful.
- University of Greenwich
The course was exceptional, offering a solid foundation for anyone looking to grasp the basics of each topic....thoroughly enjoyable.
- Safe Workplace
Really interesting, relevant, and wide-reaching course. Very knowledgeable trainer. Planning to recommend to other colleagues.
- RSPCA
Course Programme:
9:00-9:30am | Registration
| Introduction to Facilities and Building Safety
• Overview of facilities and building safety
• Importance of safety in facilities and building services
| Safety Basics
• Your responsibilities: what the law says (and what you need to do)
• Introduction to Hazard Identification
• Importance of routine building safety checks
| Hazards – Identifying and Managing Them
• Natural hazards: trees, water, ground
• Constructed hazards: roofs, walls, confined spaces
• Vehicles and other moving objects
• Asbestos, RAAC, and other material hazards
• Legionella
• HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing, Gas
• Equipment and tools
• Hazardous substances
| Understanding Building Maintenance
• Introduction to maintenance schedules and practices
• Understanding maintenance logs and record keeping
| Working with Contractors and Service Providers
• Permits and Contractor Management
• Safe practices for contractor work in buildings
• Introduction to key compliance documentation
| Emergency Response
• Emergency preparedness and emergency response
• Understanding your role in fire safety: prevent, alert, evacuate
• Other threats: floods, weather, and terrorism
• First Aid: needs assessment, kit management, and response to an injury or ill health (not a first aid course!)
| Review
• Key takeaways and summary
• Q&A Session
4:00pm | Course Close
