Fire Extinguisher Safety Overview
Learning objectives
- Distinguish between the different types of fire classes
- Select the correct fire extinguisher to use on different types of fires
- Recall factors you must consider before deciding to fight a fire safely
- Explain how to properly use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire
Course overview
This lesson addresses fire classes, fire extinguisher types, labels, and selection, as well as decisions you must consider and steps you must take if a fire occurs in your workplace.
- 10 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English , Spanish
Course Outline
- Fire Extinguisher Safety Overview
Regulations
- 49 CFR 393 Subpart H - Emergency Equipment - 393.95 Emergency equipment on all power units
- 29 CFR 1910 - Subpart L - Fire Protection
- 29 CFR 1910 - Fire Protection - 1910.157 Portable fire extinguishers
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart C - General Safety and Health Provisions - 1926.35 Employee emergency action plans
- National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart L - Fire Protection - 1910.165 Employee alarm systems
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E - Exit Routes and Emergency Planning - 1910.39 Fire prevention plans