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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1775811658949{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Real-world fire safety competence has a shelf life. Employers may come out of a fire safety training course prepared to handle fire emergencies, but 6, 10, or 12 months down the line, it\u2019s a different story. Essential knowledge has faded, processes are blurry, and key skills have dulled.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is why regular training is important. But how often must employees receive fire safety training? We explain.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide, we cover OSHA\u2019s view on fire safety training, factors that influence the required frequency of training for your team, and who is responsible for ensuring training is organized, delivered, and effective.<\/span><\/p>\n

How often must employees receive fire safety training? – What OSHA says<\/b><\/h2>\n

Generally speaking, for lower risk work environments, roles, and industries, annual fire safety training is sufficient, but for higher-risk work places, two, three, or sometimes even quarterly refreshers are considered standard.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As fire safety requirements can differ so vastly between work environments and roles, OSHA doesn\u2019t enforce a fixed schedule for fire safety training renewal. However, there are certain rules employers must follow to maintain compliance:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. All new employees must receive fire safety training during orientation<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Fire safety training must be provided whenever new fire hazards are introduced to the workplace<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Industry and Health & Safety best practices dictate the general regularity of fire safety training for employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How to choose an appropriate frequency for employee fire safety training?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    There are several factors you should evaluate to help determine how often your workforce should complete fire safety training.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The level of fire risk within the work environment<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Simply put, the more fire risks present in a work environment, or the higher the complexities and severity of these risks, the shorter the gap between fire safety training sessions should be.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For example, employees in a lab containing flammable chemicals likely require multiple training sessions a year to ensure safety standards are continuously met. Whereas, in a standard office environment, annual fire safety training is considered the norm.<\/span><\/p>\n

    More examples of higher risk work environments in which fire safety training should be delivered at shorter intervals include:<\/span><\/p>\n