objectivesThe Fire Prevention Awareness for Construction online training from OSHA Education School is an introductory-level course teaching the fundamentals of fire prevention safety specific to the construction industry. Because neglecting to follow essential fire safety protocols could result in significant structural damage, job delays, injuries, or death, this course equips participants with the necessary guidelines and procedures to promote fire safety in the construction workspace.
OSHA Education School’s online Fire Prevention Awareness for Construction training covers fundamentals of fire risks and the key elements required to prevent them within the construction work environment. Each section will specifically communicate different fire prevention safety tips, such as essential steps to control fires, how to read fire extinguisher labels properly, and where to locate fire extinguishers in the event of a fire. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to fire prevention
Common causes of construction fires
Steps necessary for controlling fires
Fire extinguishers
Proper labeling and reading fire extinguisher labels
Proper placement of fire extinguishers
How to effectively use a fire extinguisher
Industry terms that will be discussed at length include the following:
Specialized halon extinguishers
PASS method to discharge a fire extinguisher
Classes of fire extinguishers – A, B, C, D, ABC, and BC
descriptionIn this Fire Prevention online safety course you can expect to learn the fundamentals of fire prevention safety. This is an online course and provides hands-on material on fire prevention for the construction industry.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 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 Fire Prevention Awareness For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 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. Introduction
Fire Prevention Awareness
Construction Fires Are Common
Steps to Control Fires
2. Fire Extinguishers
Labels Show Types of Fire to Be Used On
Where will you find Fire Extinguishers?
Know How to Use One!
3. Conclusion
You Have Only One Life!
Prevention and Preparation
4. Final Considerations
The Law: Get to Know It Benefits OSHA Education School’s Fire Prevention Awareness for Construction online training teaches participants the essentials of fire prevention within the construction workspace. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Understand the basics of fire prevention
Know how to assess fire risks
Know how to control small fires
Know how and when to use a fire extinguisher
Be able to distinguish which type of fire extinguisher is necessary
Know how to report and evacuate the workplace in the event of a fire
Have the knowledge needed to be recognized with a fire prevention safety grant