MSHA - Emergency Evacuation and Fire Escape
Learning objectives
- List the elements and classes of fire
- Explain ways to prevent fires generally
- Explain how to prevent fires in specific surface mining contexts, including the use of flammable/combustible liquids; installation/construction/maintenance; and welding/cutting/using compressed gases
- Describe fire warning signals and the need for evacuation plans
- Describe firefighting procedures and equipment
Course overview
This is an interactive course designed to provide surface miners with the required annual refresher training on fire awareness and prevention, determining whether to fight a fire and how to control a fire effectively.
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.
- 40 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 4
- Course ID: 2021
English
Course Outline
- Introduction
- About Fire
- Fire Prevention
- Using and Storing Flammable Liquids
- On the Job Prevention
- Fire Warnings and Evacuation
- Fighting the Fire
- Conclusion
Regulations
- 30 CFR 77 Subpart L Fire Protection
- MSHA 30 CFR 56 Subpart C Fire Prevention and Control