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Fire Prevention and Response

The focus of this course is to educate learners on the fundamental aspects of a fire, measures to prevent them, and the correct response to a fire situation in the workspace.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Every worker needs to be cognizant of the fire risks present in their workspace and be prepared to act in case of a fire. The Fire Prevention and Response course aims to educate learners on the fundamental aspects of a fire, measures to prevent them, and the correct response to a fire situation in the workspace.

Upon successful completion of the Fire Prevention and Response course, learners will have gained the following competencies:

Understanding the fire tetrahedron and the mechanics of how fires start and spread
Recognizing the hazards of fire and the importance of quick evacuation during a fire
Identifying appropriate housekeeping practices and safe handling procedures for materials that can help mitigate fire risks
Understanding the OSHA regulations for emergency action planning, fire prevention plans, and evacuation procedures in case of a significant fire
Discussing the fundamental steps to follow during an evacuation

COURSE TOPICS

Fire Fundamentals

Elements of a Fire
Perils of Fire

Preventing Fires

Maintaining Cleanliness
Safe Management of Fire-Prone Materials

Reacting to Fires

Introduction to Fire Response
Emergency Action Strategies
Procedures for Evacuation
Training

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Roughly 45 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted in this online Fire Prevention and Response course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Successful completion of this online course will result in a certificate of completion, which will be available for download and print.

COURSE PREVIEW