Safety Training

TECHNAL UK's Safety Training is designed to address critical aspects of fire safety and the safe operation and cleaning of fenestration products, aligning with the latest UK building regulations and standards. These one-day, GQA-accredited courses provide essential knowledge for professionals responsible for product selection, compliance, and user safety in building projects. 

Fire Competence in Aluminium Fenestration Systems

Course Content

This course covers the key aspects of fire safety, particularly how it applies to windows, doors, and curtain walling. 

1. Building Safety Legislation

• Overview of recent changes and their impact on safety-critical construction products

2. Basics of Fire and its Propogation

• How fire spreads and how fire-resistant glazing helps limit this
• Classification and the effectiveness of fire-resistant solutions

3. Regulatory Compliance

• Key UK Building Regulations and relevant standards for fire containment

4. Escape Strategy

• The role of windows and doors in fire escape plans
• Types of escape hardware, panic functions, and conformity marking for escape products

5. External Fire Spread

• Detailed analysis of updated building regulations and supplementaty guidance on external fire spread

This course concludes with a mandatory assessment to validate participants' understanding of the material.

Safe Use and Cleaning of Windows, Doors, and Facades

Course Content

This training focuses on the safe usage and maintenance of fenestration products to protect building occupants and users. 

1. Safety Hazards in Buildings

• Risks and conflicts of demands in window operation and cleaning
• Statistical insights into falls and safety incidents

2. Building Regulations and Standards

• Comprehensive overview of safety-related regulations and their implications

3. Safe Use of Windows

• Key topics include ventilation, reach to controls, risk of falling, guarding, collision and impact resistance, and load-bearing safety devices

4. Safe Cleaning Practices

• Detailed examination of cleaning-specific safety requirements
• Discussion of window configurations and compliance challenges

5. Falling Windows

• Identifying the risks and regulatory guidelines for secure installations

A mandatory assessment ensures participants have understood key safety principles.

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Course Details

• Format: Classroom-based, interactive training
• Duration: 1-day per course
• Locations: Delivered at TECHNAL's offices in Tewkesbury, Wakefield, Central London and Milton Keynes
• Cost: £180.00 + VAT per delegate 

Booking Information

For more information or to book a course, email us at hbstraininguk@hydro.com or use the form below. We recommend booking early to secure your spot. 

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