Emergency and Fire Preparedness
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
In this lesson, you will learn about the dangers of fire and other emergencies, the requirements for emergency action and fire prevention plans, and what to do in response to emergency alarms. The lesson focuses on emergency preparation and response, although it also covers fire prevention. It does not specifically address hazardous release or active shooter emergencies as those situations have their own response protocol.
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.
- 25 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3513
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
- Emergency Planning Basics
- Preventing and Preparing for Fires
- Responding to Fires and Other Emergencies
Regulations
- 29 CFR Part 1910, 165: Employee Alarm System
- 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart L: Fire Protection
- 29 CFR Part 1910.36: Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
- 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: Employee Emergency Action Plans