Fire Prevention and Safety
Overview/Description
This one-hour training course addresses how to prevent fires and recognize fire hazards. It will also discuss what actions to take in the event of a fire, including the proper use of portable fire extinguishers.
The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- define the chemistry of fire
- recognize common fire hazards
- classify types of fires and fire extinguishers
- identify the general requirements of egress (i.e., exit) standards
- specify how to prevent workplace fires
- identify how to respond to a fire
- specify the proper use of portable fire extinguishers
Target
Audience
All employees
Expected
Duration
1.0 hours
Lesson
Objectives:
Fire Prevention and Safety
identify the characteristics of fire.
select the type of fire extinguisher to use on different types of fires.
identify the general requirements of evacuation standards.
identify how to prevent workplace fires.
identify how to respond to a specific situation during a fire emergency.
identify characteristics of hand-held fire extinguishers.
identify the correct fire extinguisher to use on a particular type of material.
Course Number: SAH0427