Fire Extinguisher Safety Overview
Learning objectives
- Distinguish between the different types of fire classes
- 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
This lesson addresses fire classes, fire extinguisher types, labels, and selection, as well as decisions you must consider and steps you must take if a fire occurs in 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.
- 10 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Fire Extinguisher Safety Overview
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