Fire Extinguishers

$49.00

Credits: 0.2 CEU/2 PDH

Duration: 2h

This course covers the OSHA Regulations for portable fire extinguishers. It describes the standard, risks, placement, use, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers provided for use by employees.

Specific topics covered in this course include:

• About This Course
• Course Objectives
• Introduction to Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Key Terms
  • Portable Fire Extinguishers – History and Background
  • Portable Fire Extinguishers – Overview
  • Statistics for Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Responsibilities
  • Responsibilities – Fire Brigades
  • Responsibilities – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Applicable Regulations for Portable Fire Extinguishers – Governing Authorities
  • Applicable Regulations for Portable Fire Extinguishers
• 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
• Additional Resources
• Summary
• Exam