Fire Extinguishers
OSHA
Training
Provided by Technical Presentations
"Fire Extinguishers" is for all workers. This course teaches how to properly inspect and use a fire extinguisher and looks at the basics of fire protection. Workers will learn what makes fires burn, what the four different classes of fires are, and why it is necessary to use the right type of extinguisher to put out each type of fire. Delivery formats include CD-ROM, LAN, WAN, Intranet, Internet. The course can be customized to meet your site-specific needs. It is currently available in English, French and Spanish, and other language tracks can be added.
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Fire Extinguishers
Since fire is one of the most common hazards in the workplace, it is important for your employees to know how to properly us a fire extinguisher if a fire should break out. Of course, fire prevention is always the best safety policy to follow, but prevention is not always possible. This program Teaches your employees how to calmly and effectively deal with fires and correctly use a fire extinguisher.
Twenty nine interactions actively involve the learner in the training. Course resources include a fully narrated glossary of terms. Each term is pronounced and its definition read aloud to the learner. The learner can use the topical index as a reference source even after completing the course.
Topics
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
Fires and Extinguishers: Elements of Fire
Fires and Extinguishers: Classes of Fire
Fires and Extinguishers: Types of Extinguishers
Proper Use: Basic Operation
Proper Use: Special Considerations: Class A Fires
Proper Use: Special Considerations: Class B Fires
Proper Use: Special Considerations: Class C Fires
Proper Use: Extinguisher Location
Inspection: Procedures
When a Fire Occurs: Procedures During the Fire
When a Fire Occurs: Procedures After the Fire
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Identify fires by Class
List the basic elements of fire.
Identify the four classes of fire.
Differentiate the materials that make up each class of fire.
Identify fires by their proper Class ID.
Select the correct extinguisher for each Class of fire
Acknowledge that extinguisher type must match fire class.
Locate labels that identify the extinguisher type.
Explain the multi-class markings on some fire extinguishers.
Use proper fire-fighting technique with a fire extinguisher
List the steps to properly use a fire extinguisher.
Explain the need to re-spray a paper, rubbish or trash fire.
Describe the procedure for extinguishing flammable liquids.
Explain why carbon dioxide or halon extinguishers are used.
Recall the need to keep extinguishers 50-75 feet of all work areas.
Recognize areas that require a fire extinguisher.
Inspect extinguishers properly
List items to inspect on the extinguisher.
Agree to treat an extinguisher with any used part as empty.
Cite conditions and situations when a supervisor must be notified.
Respond properly if a fire occurs
Describe when it is safe to attempt to put out a fire yourself.
Recall procedures to follow after a fire is put out.
Twenty nine interactions actively involve the learner in the training. Course resources include a fully narrated glossary of terms. Each term is pronounced and its definition read aloud to the learner. The learner can use the topical index as a reference source even after completing the course.
Topics
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
Fires and Extinguishers: Elements of Fire
Fires and Extinguishers: Classes of Fire
Fires and Extinguishers: Types of Extinguishers
Proper Use: Basic Operation
Proper Use: Special Considerations: Class A Fires
Proper Use: Special Considerations: Class B Fires
Proper Use: Special Considerations: Class C Fires
Proper Use: Extinguisher Location
Inspection: Procedures
When a Fire Occurs: Procedures During the Fire
When a Fire Occurs: Procedures After the Fire
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Identify fires by Class
List the basic elements of fire.
Identify the four classes of fire.
Differentiate the materials that make up each class of fire.
Identify fires by their proper Class ID.
Select the correct extinguisher for each Class of fire
Acknowledge that extinguisher type must match fire class.
Locate labels that identify the extinguisher type.
Explain the multi-class markings on some fire extinguishers.
Use proper fire-fighting technique with a fire extinguisher
List the steps to properly use a fire extinguisher.
Explain the need to re-spray a paper, rubbish or trash fire.
Describe the procedure for extinguishing flammable liquids.
Explain why carbon dioxide or halon extinguishers are used.
Recall the need to keep extinguishers 50-75 feet of all work areas.
Recognize areas that require a fire extinguisher.
Inspect extinguishers properly
List items to inspect on the extinguisher.
Agree to treat an extinguisher with any used part as empty.
Cite conditions and situations when a supervisor must be notified.
Respond properly if a fire occurs
Describe when it is safe to attempt to put out a fire yourself.
Recall procedures to follow after a fire is put out.
About The Training Provider: Technical Presentations
Technical Presentations - Technical Presentations is a full-service safety training company. We offer both instructor-based and computer-based training, and we are uniquely qualified to provide the best mix of both types of training to satisfy the culture and needs of your company. We work closely with Multi-Media Access, Inc. and Mastery Technologies, Inc. to deliver off-the-shelf courses and to customize existing...
