Health and SafetyFire Extinguisher Safety Basics

Fire Extinguisher Safety Basics

SKU: JCOM-40104
Duration: 0.17 Hrs

We see them hanging on the wall every day, but most people don’t know how to actually operate fire extinguishers. Use this course to educate yourself and others on the fire triangle, the types of fires that can occur at home or in the workplace, and how and when to use a fire extinguisher. This course also describes when to evacuate and provides proper maintenance tips for fire extinguishers.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

This basic fire extinguisher training teaches students to:

  • Identify and describe the elements in the fire tetrahedron
  • Differentiate between the classifications of fire
  • Describe the basics of how a fire extinguisher works
  • Differentiate between the types of fire extinguishers
  • State when to use a fire extinguisher
  • List in order the steps for using a portable fire extinguisher (PASS)
  • State when to evacuate due to fire
  • Describe proper fire extinguisher maintenance

Specs

Course Level Fundamental
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Jay Scheldorf

Author

Jay Scheldorf is a Chemical Engineer with a PhD from the University of Idaho. After graduating he worked for UOP, commissioning and troubleshooting oil refinery processes around the world. He was a founding partner at Pacific Simulation, which provided simulation software, services, and simulation-based training to the pulp and paper industry. Jay also spent time as a control engineer at Ahlstrom, working primarily on Kamyr digesters. At Convergence Training he developed and supervised the production of hundreds of pulp and paper-related online training modules, as well as a variety of general technical and safety-related modules.

Key Questions

What are OSHA fire extinguisher training requirements?

Osha requires employers to provide an educational training program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved, all of which is delivered in this course.

What is the PASS method for fire extinguisher training?

The PASS method is an acronym that outlines steps for using a fire extinguisher in an emergency. PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep, all of which will be further explained in this course.

What is the difference between a Class ABC and BC fire extinguisher?

A Class ABC fire extinguisher is designed to be used on all classes of fires except Class D fires, while a Class BC fire extinguisher is designed to be used on only class B and C fires. This course will provide explanations for each of these types of fire.

How long is fire extinguisher training?

This basic fire extinguisher training is approximately 10 minutes long.

Where to get fire extinguisher training?

This online course is delivered via the Vector LMS. Please request a demo to learn more.

Do I need to be trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Employees must be trained in fire extinguisher use upon initial employment and at least annually after that, according to OSHA requirements. This course provides all necessary training.

Where to get fire extinguisher training?

This online course is delivered via the Vector LMS. Please request a demo to learn more.

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