Emergency and Fire Preparedness Overview
Learning objectives
- Identify types of workplace emergencies and employer emergency plans and your roles in prevention, preparedness, and response
- Describe fire components, workplace fire hazards, and responsibilities for fire prevention and response
- List emergency communication methods and steps to respond to different types of emergencies
Course overview
This lesson creates awareness about the dangers of fire and other emergencies, provides an overview of the requirements for emergency action and fire prevention plans, and touches on best practices for responding to alarms and practicing preparedness through drills. This lesson does not cover how to prepare for hazardous waste material emergencies or responses such as cleanup.
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.
- 7 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3518
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
- Emergency and Fire Preparedness Overview
Regulations
- 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart L: Fire Protection
- 29 CFR Part 1910.165: Employee Alarm System
- 29 CFR Part 1910.36: Exit Route Design and Construction
- 29 CFR Part 1910.37: Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
- 29 CFR Part 1910.38: Emergency Action Plans
- 29 CFR Part 1910.39: Fire Prevention Plans
- 29 CFR Part 1926.35: Emergency Action Plans