OSHA Fire Safety Training
Fire safety is a shared responsibility for everyone on the worksite, including managers, supervisors, and employees. The OSHA Fire Safety Training is designed to familiarize learners with basic fire hazards, fire prevention strategies, fire protection measures, and the correct course of action during an emergency.
Workplace fires are a significant risk each year, resulting in thousands of injuries, hundreds of fatalities, and millions of dollars in property damage. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a fire department responds to a fire every 24 seconds. In the past five years, general industry and construction industry fires have caused an average property loss of over $1.8 billion.
Effective planning and trained personnel are critical for responding to emergencies efficiently, minimizing injuries, fatalities, and property damage. Employees must receive fire safety training upon initial assignment, when their responsibilities change, and when fire prevention or emergency action plans are updated.
What You Will Learn
- Identification of common workplace fire hazards
- Fire prevention strategies to reduce the risk of fire
- Fire protection measures including alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, and emergency exits
- Steps to take during a fire emergency, including evacuation procedures and emergency communication
- Understanding OSHA standards and requirements for fire safety in general industry (29 CFR 1910 Subparts E and L), construction (29 CFR 1926 Subparts C and F), and maritime (29 CFR 1915 Subpart P)
- Employee responsibilities in implementing fire prevention and emergency action plans
- Importance of ongoing training, drills, and review of fire safety procedures
Why Choose OSHA Fire Safety Training?
- Enhances awareness of fire hazards and safe practices across the workplace
- Reduces the likelihood of workplace injuries, fatalities, and property damage due to fire
- Ensures compliance with OSHA fire safety standards
- Promotes a culture of preparedness and safety for all employees
- Supports documentation and regulatory compliance for workplace safety audits
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.