Cumbria Fire & Safety Training provides fully accredited fire safety, first aid, and health & safety courses to businesses in Workington and across West Cumbria. Our dedicated training centre in Penrith is approximately 40 minutes east via the A66, and we also deliver training directly at your Workington premises. From manufacturers on Lillyhall industrial estate to care providers and retailers in the town centre, we help West Cumbrian employers build safer workplaces.
Courses Available for Workington Businesses
Workington has a strong industrial heritage and a modern economy built on manufacturing, energy, logistics, and public services. Our course range reflects the training needs of these sectors:
- Fire Warden Training — Prepare your fire wardens to identify hazards, lead evacuations, and operate fire extinguishers confidently. Critical for Workington’s factories, warehouses, and multi-occupancy commercial buildings.
- Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) — A one-day qualification meeting HSE standards. Particularly important for Workington’s manufacturing and engineering firms where the risk of workplace injury is higher.
- Fire Safety Awareness — Ensure every member of your team understands basic fire prevention and knows what to do in an emergency. Suitable for all Workington workplaces, from offices to shop floors.
- Manual Handling Training — Hands-on instruction in safe lifting, carrying, and moving techniques. A high priority for Workington businesses in logistics, manufacturing, and the care sector.
- Food Safety in Catering — Level 2 food hygiene certification for anyone handling food commercially. Relevant for Workington’s cafes, pubs, canteens, and the growing number of takeaway businesses in the town.
We also offer COSHH training, working at height, risk assessment courses, and ILM-accredited leadership programmes. Check our upcoming courses page for scheduled dates.
Why Workington Businesses Choose Our Training
West Cumbria has a distinctive economic profile shaped by heavy industry, the energy sector, and a resilient local business community. Here is why Workington employers turn to Cumbria Fire & Safety Training:
- Accessible from West Cumbria — Our Penrith centre is roughly 40 minutes from Workington via the A66, a direct cross-county route. Alternatively, we deliver on-site across the whole of West Cumbria.
- Recognised industry accreditations — Courses are accredited by IFE, CPD, IATP, IIRSM, ILM, LASER, and RoSPA. These credentials meet the standards expected by major employers and contractors in the Sellafield supply chain.
- On-site training at your premises — We regularly deliver courses at factories, offices, and care homes across Workington, Lillyhall, and the surrounding area. No need to send your team across the county.
- 140+ online courses from just £15 — Our VideoTile platform lets Workington staff complete training remotely, ideal for shift workers or teams spread across multiple West Cumbrian sites.
- Practical fire safety knowledge — Beacon Fire Protection, our sister company, installs and maintains fire safety systems across Cumbria. That hands-on experience shapes how we teach every course.
- Understanding of industrial workplaces — We know that a fire warden on a Lillyhall factory floor faces different challenges to one in a town centre office. Our trainers adapt their delivery to reflect your real working environment.
Fire Safety Regulations for Workington Businesses
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on every Workington employer and building manager to assess fire risks and provide adequate training. The responsible person must ensure that a suitable fire risk assessment is in place, that staff know how to respond in an emergency, and that fire safety equipment is properly maintained.
Workington’s industrial character means that many local businesses handle materials and processes that increase fire risk. Manufacturing premises on the Lillyhall estate may store flammable liquids, operate welding equipment, or run high-temperature processes that demand robust fire prevention protocols. Port-related businesses near the harbour deal with freight and storage risks. Care homes throughout the Workington area have a particular duty of care to residents who may have limited mobility, making fire evacuation planning and staff training absolutely essential.
Many Workington businesses also supply or contract to the nuclear sector based around Sellafield. These organisations often require their supply chain partners to demonstrate current, accredited fire safety and health & safety training. Our nationally recognised qualifications satisfy those contractor requirements.
How to Reach Our Training Centre from Workington
From Workington, take the A66 eastbound. This scenic cross-county route runs through Cockermouth and Keswick before arriving in Penrith. At the Penrith end of the A66, continue past the junction with the M6 and look for Redhills Business Park signposted on the right. Our training centre is Unit 4b. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
There is ample free parking at Redhills Business Park, so you can arrive and park without any fuss. If driving is not an option, train services run from Workington to Penrith via the Cumbrian Coast and Lakes lines, though a change at Carlisle is usually required. We are happy to arrange on-site training in Workington if travel is a barrier for your team.
Online Training for Workington Businesses
For Workington businesses that need a flexible, cost-effective way to train their staff, our online learning platform is an excellent solution. Hosted by VideoTile, it offers more than 140 accredited courses in fire safety, first aid awareness, health & safety, food hygiene, infection control, and many other subjects.
Each course costs from just £15 per learner, and staff can study at a time that suits their shift pattern — whether that is during a quiet spell on a night shift or from home before starting work. Certificates are generated instantly on completion. This is a particularly efficient approach for Workington employers managing large workforces or operating across several West Cumbrian locations. We offer a free trial of the platform so you can evaluate it before making any commitment.
Book Your Training
To arrange fire safety, first aid, or health & safety training for your Workington business, get in touch with our team. You can call us on 01768 807258 or email info@cumbriafiresafetytraining.co.uk to discuss your needs and get a quote.
Browse scheduled course dates on our upcoming courses page, or submit an enquiry through our contact page and we will respond quickly. Whether you need one delegate place or a full programme of on-site training across your Workington operation, we will work with you to get it sorted.