The OSHA Fire Safety Training is tailored for a diverse audience, emphasizing that fire safety is a collective responsibility involving managers, supervisors, and employees. This training aims to educate participants about fundamental fire hazards, prevention strategies, protection measures, and emergency response procedures.
Workplace fires annually cause thousands of injuries, hundreds of deaths, and significant property damage amounting to millions of dollars. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a fire department responds to a fire every 24 seconds. Over the past five years, fires in the general and construction industries have led to an average property loss exceeding 1.8 billion dollars.
Upon completing the course, learners will be able to:
- Thoroughly understand the key elements of a fire prevention plan.
- Distinguish between the concepts of 'fire prevention' and 'fire protection'.
- Identify the four components of the fire tetrahedron and explain their interactions in initiating and sustaining a fire.
- Describe safe work practices and housekeeping procedures for handling flammable and combustible materials.
- Recognize different types of fire extinguishers and the specific fire hazards they are designed to combat.
- Explain the general requirements for fixed extinguishing systems, standpipe and hose systems, employee alarm systems, and automatic fire detection systems.
- Identify the minimum requirements of an emergency action plan as specified by OSHA standards.
- Comprehend the general requirements and considerations for the design and construction of emergency exit routes.