objectivesThe Cal Fire Prevention for Construction online training from OSHA Education School is a safety course designed to focus on fire prevention for construction businesses and jobsites in the state of California. Participants can expect to be familiarized with recognizing construction-related fire hazards. Additionally, this course will teach participants how to prepare an appropriate emergency response plan, as well as prepare the necessary equipment to protect life, the environment, and the construction property.
OSHA Education School’s Cal Fire Prevention for Construction discusses the common fire hazards associated with construction-related projects, as well as the importance of fire control equipment and control strategies. This intermediate-level course presents participants with important information regarding the dangers of jobsite fires, all while presenting individuals with case studies and interactive questions. Specific course topics include the following:
Overview of California fire prevention
Introduction to Cal/OSHA fire prevention standards
Jobsite fire prevention
Jobsite hazards and control methods (parts 1, 2 & 3)
Emergency response plan
Response equipment
Fire prevention
Specific industry terms discussed throughout the duration of the course include the following:
Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
Portable fire extinguisher (PFE)
Cal/OSHA
descriptionThis intermediate California-specific Fire Prevention online safety course focuses on job site fire prevention. This training course will familiarize you with methods for recognizing construction-related fire hazards. In addition, this California Fire Prevention course covers how to plan an emergency response, as well as the equipment necessary to protect life, the environment and property.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 1 training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Cal Fire Prevention For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 1 card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Course Overview
Job Site Fire Prevention Course Description Course Objectives 2. Introduction
What is Construction Work? Training Useful to All Work Introduction Potential for Major Loss of Life Fire Tragedies History Repeats Itself In the Hamlet Fire 3. Job Site Hazards and Controls
Fire Hazards Recognition Hot Work: Definitions Dangers of Hot Work Cal OSHA Requirements Hot Work Safety OSHA Hot Work Requirements Hot work: Fire Watch Fire Watch Job and Training Hot Work, Flammable Liquids Hot Work on Surface Coating Hot Work, Drums and Containers Case Study: Welder Fatality Hot Work in Enclosed Space, a Workplace Fatality Another Hot Work Hazard Cut Off Saws Hot Work Permit 4. More Jobsite Hazards and Controls
Temporary Electrical Equipment Temporary Heating Flammable / Combustibles Chemical Storage Compressed Gas Cylinders Housekeeping Smoking 5. Emergency Response Plan
Hazard Recognition and Response Fire Preparedness Plan Contents Emergency Team Roles Response Agencies Recognizing Hazards 6. Response Equipment
Cal OSHA Requirements Equipment Requirements Water Supply Portable Fire Extinguishers Classes of Portable Fire Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers PFE Use Water Hoses PFE's - Flammable/Combustible Storage Equipment Compatibility Demolition Requirements Demolition of Fire Sprinklers Standpipes 7. Fire Prevention / Summing-Up
Summing-Up
OSHA Education School’s Cal Fire Prevention for Construction online training course affords participants with information regarding jobsite fire prevention, hazards, and control methods, as well as appropriate training on the institution of an emergency response plan. Upon successful completion of this course, individuals can expect to:
Understand how to properly read labels and MSDSs to reduce potential jobsite hazards
Invite response agencies to visit the jobsite to help identify potential hazards
Take steps to both recognize and eliminate fire hazards
Pre-plan appropriate emergency response actions
Know the location of all necessary response equipment
Understand how to properly use emergency response equipment
