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Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Management

Fires in warehouses, informal settlements bordering industrial land and ageing commercial buildings remain a leading cause of business interruption and loss of life in South Africa. Delegates learn to conduct a structured fire risk assessment, specify detection and suppression systems, manage housekeeping and hot work permits, and build a fire safety programme that satisfies the Occupational Health and Safety Act and municipal fire department requirements.

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What you will be able to do

  • Conduct a fire risk assessment that ranks ignition sources, fuel loads and escape routes by severity.
  • Specify fire detection, alarm and suppression systems appropriate to the occupancy and budget.
  • Manage housekeeping, storage and hot work permit systems that reduce accidental ignition.
  • Coordinate with municipal fire departments on access, hydrant testing and pre incident planning.
  • Train fire teams and floor wardens to use extinguishers and hose reels safely.
  • Maintain fire safety records and corrective action registers that demonstrate ongoing compliance.

Course outline

  1. 01Fire behaviour and ignition sources
  2. 02Structured fire risk assessment method
  3. 03Detection, alarm and suppression systems
  4. 04Housekeeping and hot work permits
  5. 05Escape routes and occupancy limits
  6. 06Fire team and warden training
  7. 07Liaison with municipal fire departments
  8. 08Records, audits and corrective actions

Who should attend

Facilities managers, health and safety officers, fire safety coordinators, risk managers and site engineers responsible for fire prevention in commercial, industrial or retail premises.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
14 to 16 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Online3US$900Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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