Develop essential skills for managing fire emergencies in the workplace, and, more specifically, on job sites.
Occupational Safety and Health: Fire and Emergency Preparedness
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Emergency preparedness in the workplace
- What you should know
- What is your company's plan?
- Calling for help
- Understanding the importance of emergency exits
- Housekeeping guidelines to prevent emergencies
- Being prepared for medical emergencies
- The fire triangle
- Flammable versus combustible
- Safety data sheets
- Hot work permits
- Common types of fire extinguishers
- Understanding the capabilities of fire extinguishers
- How to use a fire extinguisher
- Fire extinguisher inspections
- Understanding fire sprinkler systems
- Fire suppression systems that are hazardous to people
- When to get out
- Plan for additional emergencies
Taught by
Jim Rogers
