Fire Prevention & Response

All employees should be aware of fire hazards that exist in their workplace and know what to do in case of a fire.

This course is designed to help learners understand the basics of a fire, what to do to prevent them, and how to respond appropriately to a fire in the workplace.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Describe the fire tetrahedron and how fires start and spread

• Discuss the dangers of fire and why rapid fire evacuation is critical

• Identify housekeeping processes and safe materials handling procedures that can help prevent fires

• Explain the OSHA requirements regarding emergency action planning, fire prevention plans, and evacuations in the event of a serious fire

• Discuss the basic steps to take during an evacuation

Course Topics:

Fire Basics:

• Components of a Fire

• Fire Dangers

Fire Prevention:

• Housekeeping

• Safe Handling of Materials with Greater Risk of Fire

Fire Response:

• Intro to Fire Response

• Emergency Action Plans

• Evacuation Procedures

• Training

Certificate Of Completion:

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.