Serving General
Manufacturing, Construction,
Industry and Municipalities
since 1981

COURSE: Fire Prevention / Extinguisher Use

COMPLIANCE REFERENCE: T8 CCR 3221 and 29 CFR 1910.38

DURATION OF COURSE: 2 to 4 hours

PROGRAM GOALS
The goal of this program is to increase the participant's knowledge of fire hazards and fire prevention methods. Participants will learn how to utilize fire extinguishers properly through hands-on instruction.

The goals of this program are to provide specific knowledge about soil classifications, protective systems, and recognition of excavation hazards to enable workers to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate possible hazards.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information:

  • Cal-OSHA standards
  • The facility's Fire Prevention Plan
  • How fires start
  • How fires are classified
  • How to prevent fire
  • When not to fight a fire
  • Identifying the proper fire extinguisher for different types of fires
  • Using a portable fire extinguisher
  • Inspecting your fire extinguishers
  • Evacuating a burning building
  • What to do if trapped in a burning building
  • Hands-on fire extinguisher practice

At the conclusion of the class, each participant will take a written examination and complete a course evaluation.