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Fire Extinguisher Online Training
Online Training Certificate Course
29 CFR 1910.157
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This course is offered in partnership with AdvanceOnline, a 360training company.
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.
This course is in partnership with AdvanceOnline. AdvanceOnline and Compliance Training Online™ are divisions of the 360training™.
This course is for:
This fire extinguisher training online course is designed for anyone whose employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace. This safety training may help prevent serious injury in the workplace and save lives.
This online certification course meets the requirements set forth by OSHA for educational programs to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.
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 Takeaway: 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.
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Governing Regulations
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.
What You'll Learn
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
- CO2 or 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
Summary
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Exam
Our online courses will take at least 2 hours to complete, including the final exam, unless a different timeframe is specified in the course details. The learner may log on and off as needed. When they log back in, the course will return to where they left off.
Unless otherwise indicated in the course details, learners have 60 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course. During this time, participants can log out and back in to return to where they left off in the course. The only exception is the final exam, which must be completed in a single sitting.
Learners who do not complete the course within 60 days will have their enrollment disabled and not be eligible for a refund. Please review our Terms & Conditions for details.
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.
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