Fire Extinguishers

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Online Certification Course | 29 CFR 1910.157

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Price

$39.95

E-Learning

2 Hours

OSHA | Safety

0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs)

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What you are going to learn

This online training course covers the different classes of portable fire extinguishers and applicable regulations. It details risk mitigation and safe work practices, including identification of the source and types of fires, as well as knowing when to evacuate.

Fire extinguisher training is an important component of fire prevention. It ensures that employees know how to use portable fire extinguishers safely, giving them the confidence to act quickly during an emergency. This fire extinguisher certification also defines the proper use, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers.

Who This Course is For

Case Study: On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, a police officer working as a security officer smelled something suspicious coming from the stage area at the historic Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City, Utah. As he headed to check on it, he reported hearing popping sounds. When he got closer, he saw one of the curtains going up in flames. He called the fire department and used two fire extinguishers to contain the fire until firefighters arrived. A curtain draped over a ladder that was leaning up against a light powered by a generator caused the fire. Firefighters were able to permanently extinguish the fire. There were no injuries and minimal property damage to the building.

Key Takeaways: This incident is of note because it brings to mind the importance of safely storing items within the workplace in order to minimize the likelihood of fire. The off-duty police officer acted correctly in first contacting the fire department before attempting to extinguish the flames. Following best practices for the safe use of portable fire extinguishers limits hazards and contributes to a safer work environment.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA regulations are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1910 addresses general industry standards. This course has been developed in response to 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) which states that an employer who provides fire extinguishers must also provide use training.

Introduction to Portable Fire Extinguishers

Key Terms
Portable Fire Extinguishers

- History and Background
- Overview
- Statistics

Responsibilities

- Fire Brigades
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Applicable Regulations for Portable Fire Extinguishers - Governing Authorities

Proper Portable Fire Extinguisher Use

When to Evacuate
Source and Types of Fire
Size and Type of Extinguisher
Type of Extinguisher System

Classes of Portable Fire Extinguishers

Air-Pressurized Water Portable Fire Extinguishers
CO2 or Dry Chemical Portable Fire Extinguishers for Class B Fires
CO2or Dry Chemical Portable Fire Extinguishers for Class C Fires
Class D Portable Fire Extinguishers
Class K Portable Fire Extinguishers

Risk Mitigation and Safe Work Practices for Portable Fire Extinguishers

Portable Fire Suppression - Fire Extinguisher
PASS Method
Best Practices and Hazards

Controls

Emergency Action Plan
Fire Prevention Plan
Training
Educational Programming Training
Hands-on Training

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Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course.

Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to hazards.

To ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, safety training must be conducted at least once a year. This fire extinguisher certification course meets these training requirements.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

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