Workplace Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training (OSHA)
Learn to prevent fires in the workplace, select appropriate extinguishers, apply the PASS method safely, and understand evacuation protocols, per OSHA standards.
What you'll learn
- Identify typical fire hazards present in offices, hotels, restaurants, retail establishments, and warehouses, and explain how fires initiate.
- Recognize the different fire classes A, B, C, D, and K, and appropriately choose an extinguisher by interpreting its label and specifications.
- Rapidly determine whether a fire can be contained or if immediate evacuation is necessary.
- Describe the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) and learn to steer clear of the most frequent mistakes with extinguishers.
- Implement emergency actions: activate the alarm, inform others of the fire, evacuate safely through smoke, and ensure you're counted at the gathering point.
- Practice everyday fire-prevention strategies related to housekeeping, electrical devices, flammable substances, and lithium-ion batteries.
- Understand OSHA requirements regarding employers' obligations for fire extinguishers, emergency action plans, and fire prevention strategies.
Course outline
6 sections · 19 lessons · 2h 14m total
Module 1: Understanding Workplace Fire Risks
- Why Fire Safety Matters in Every Workplace Free Preview On Udemy 03:55
- How Fires Start: The Fire Triangle and Fire Tetrahedron Free Preview On Udemy 08:48
- Common Workplace Fire Hazards 08:05
- Fire Classes: A, B, C, D and K 08:24
Module 2: Fire Prevention and Workplace Preparedness
- Preventing Fires: Housekeeping, Electrical and Flammable Materials Free Preview On Udemy 07:54
- Fire Alarms, Detection and Suppression Systems 06:50
- Fire Prevention Plans and Employee Responsibilities 07:03
Module 3: Fire Extinguishers: Types, Selection and Inspection
- Understanding Portable Fire Extinguishers Free Preview On Udemy 07:16
- Matching Extinguishers to Fire Classes 07:03
- Reading Extinguisher Labels and Ratings 06:35
- Extinguisher Readiness: Location, Inspection and Reporting 06:40
Module 4: Safe Fire Extinguisher Use
- When to Fight a Fire and When to Evacuate 07:34
- The PASS Technique: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep 06:55
- Safe Extinguisher Operation and Common Mistakes 07:13
Module 5: Fire Emergencies and Evacuation
- Responding to a Fire: Alert, Report and Evacuate 07:00
- Evacuation Routes, Smoke Hazards and Safe Exits 06:08
- Emergency Action Plans, Assembly Points and Accountability 07:15
Module 6: Putting Fire Safety Into Practice
- Workplace Fire Safety: Three Realistic Scenarios 06:46
- Key Takeaways and Employee Safety Responsibilities 06:24
About this course
This course incorporates the use of artificial intelligence.
In most cases, workplace fires require someone who understands the immediate actions to take rather than a hero.
This hands-on fire safety training equips employees and supervisors with the skills necessary to avert fires, identify the appropriate fire extinguisher, and importantly, determine when to extinguish a small fire or when to evacuate. The curriculum is founded on OSHA's portable fire extinguisher standard (29 CFR 1910.157) and the emergency action plan standard (29 CFR 1910.38), illustrated using real-life examples from environments such as offices, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and warehouses.
Unlike other courses that focus on "pulling the pin" without context, this training emphasizes safe decision-making prior to extinguisher usage. You'll grasp a straightforward guideline for quickly assessing whether a fire is manageable or if evacuating is far safer.
Key topics include:
- Origins of fires: understanding the fire triangle and fire tetrahedron
- Typical workplace fire risks, including those from lithium-ion batteries, kitchen grease, lint from dryers, and overloaded electrical circuits
- Understanding fire classes A, B, C, D, and K, along with selecting a suitable extinguisher based on its label and ratings
- How to read extinguisher labels and ratings, and ensure an extinguisher is functional
- The PASS technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep), demonstrated visually step-by-step
- Common mistakes with extinguishers and strategies to avoid them
- How to raise the alarm, evacuate through smoke, and utilize alternative exit routes
- Understanding emergency action plans, assembly areas, and conducting head counts
- Three practical fire scenarios: a laundry in a hotel, a kitchen in a restaurant, and a warehouse
Course format
This course consists of 19 narrated video lessons divided into 6 modules, featuring in-video decision-making scenarios and a concluding assessment.
Who this course is for
- Employees in offices, hotels, restaurants, retail spaces, and warehouses who need to know the steps to take if a fire occurs at work.
- Supervisors, shift leads, and managers who hold responsibility for team safety.
- Maintenance, facility, and housekeeping personnel working with equipment, chemicals, and electrical systems.
- Employers and HR or safety coordinators seeking annual awareness training on fire extinguishers for their workforce.
- New hires undergoing safety orientation in the workplace.