104-02 - Fire Extinguisher Safety
Learning objectives
- Describe the principles of fire extinguisher operation
- Classify fuels to determine the proper fire extinguisher to use in case of fire
- Recall the safest method of extinguishing a fire in the workplace
- Identify what actions constitute an inspection
- List corrective actions for rechargeable and non-rechargeable fire extinguishers
- Describe the record-keeping requirements for the different types of inspections and maintenance activities
Course overview
The proper use and handling of fire extinguishers can minimize the damage and threat of injury or death should a small fire ignite in the workplace. All employees must understand the types of fire extinguishers available in each work area. Fire extinguisher safety includes knowing which fires to fight, when to fight them, and what extinguishers and methods to use. The Fire Extinguisher Safety training course identifies the four fire fuel sources and the appropriate extinguisher to put out a small fire. It also demonstrates the safest procedures for extinguishing a fire in the workplace. It describes the maintenance, inspection, and documentation requirements for fire extinguishers. This lesson satisfies the training requirements for OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.155 (c) 41, 29 CFR 1910.157 (g) (1) thorough (4) and references NFPA 10 (13). This course is part of the Fire Prevention training series.
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.
