Fire Extinguisher Safety
Learning objectives
- Distinguish between the different types of fire classes
- Recognize how employers must maintain, inspect, and store fire extinguishers
- 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
In this lesson, you will learn about the different fire classes, various fire extinguisher types, how to read fire extinguisher labels to identify which fires they are suitable for, and key factors to consider when selecting a fire extinguisher for your workplace.
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.
- 30 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 2017
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Dutch
Course Outline
- Understanding Fire Extinguisher Basics
- Selecting a Fire Extinguisher
- Responding to a Fire
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E - Exit Routes and Emergency Planning - 1910.39 Fire prevention plans
- National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
- 29 CFR 1910 - Fire Protection - 1910.157 Portable fire extinguishers
- 29 CFR 1910 - Subpart L - Fire Protection
- 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
- 49 CFR 393 Subpart H - Emergency Equipment - 393.95 Emergency equipment on all power units