Approximate time: 30 minutes

Workplace fires and related explosions result in serious injuries and deaths of workers, cost billions of dollars, completely destroy thousands of businesses, put people out of work and severely impact their livelihoods. In this course workers will learn the dangers of fires and the fundamentals of fire prevention.

Goal

Employees will recognize the dangers of fire and the fundamentals of fire prevention the requirements for emergency exit routes the classes of fire, the types of portable fire extinguishers, workplace requirements for fire extinguishers and basic guidelines for responding to a fire alarm and for using a hand portable fire extinguisher.

Objectives

• Identify elements of a fire prevention plan including fire prevention measures.
• Identify the requirements for emergency exits.
• Identify what to do in the event of a fire including basic guidelines for evacuation and for using a hand portable fire extinguisher.
• Identify the classes of fire, the types of portable fire extinguishers, and workplace requirements for fire extinguishers.