Fire Safety for Residence Halls
Learning objectives
- Explain the seriousness of fire safety and the consequences of careless behaviors.
- Recognize common sources of ignition and methods you can use to prevent fires from occurring in your living place.
- Identify fire protection devices, how they protect students and facilities, and the information you will need to know in order to safely evacuate in a fire emergency.
- Explain the actions you should take in the event of a fire emergency.
Course overview
In this lesson, you will learn your responsibilities related to fire safety – including actions you can take to prevent fires in your living space. Additionally, you will learn actions you can take in the event of a fire, how to safely evacuate in a fire emergency, and what to do if you are trapped inside during a fire.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 28 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- The Importance of Fire Safety
- Responsibilities, Prevention, and Best Practices
- Fire Prevention Devices and Evacuation Plans
- Responding to a Fire Emergency
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E - Exit Routes and Emergency Planning - 1910.39 Fire prevention plans
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E - Exit Routes and Emergency Planning 1910.36
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart L - Fire Protection
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart L - Fire Protection - 1910.157 - Portable Fire Extinguishers
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart L - Fire Protection - 1910.165 Employee alarm systems
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart C - General Safety and Health Provisions - 1926.35 Employee emergency action plans