Occupational Safety and Health: Fire and Emergency Preparedness

Course details

Fires are a potential hazard in many different types of workplaces. Whether you’re a construction worker, a lab employee, a maintenance worker, or an assembly line employee, occupational exposure to fire is widespread. Understanding how fires start and are fueled in workplace settings is the first step to successfully preventing them.

Join instructor Jim Rogers as he shows you how to develop tailored emergency plans, respond to fire and medical situations vital to your work environment, and use common prevention tools such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and fire suppression systems. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to prevent—and also withstand—a fire emergency, keeping everyone safe in the workplace.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Emergency preparedness in the workplace
02 - What you should know

1. Emergency Preparedness

03 - What is your company's plan
04 - Calling for help
05 - Understanding the importance of emergency exits
06 - Housekeeping guidelines to prevent emergencies
07 - Being prepared for medical emergencies

2. Fire Basics

08 - The fire triangle
09 - Flammable versus combustible
10 - Safety data sheets
11 - Hot work permits

3. Fire Extinguishers, Alarms, and Suppression Systems

12 - Common types of fire extinguishers
13 - Understanding the capabilities of fire extinguishers
14 - How to use a fire extinguisher
15 - Fire extinguisher inspections
16 - Understanding fire sprinkler systems
17 - Fire suppression systems that are hazardous to people
18 - When to get out

Conclusion

19 - Plan for additional emergencies