Introduction
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Around 110,000 workplaces in the U.S. experience a fire each year, based on government data from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Therefore, all employees should be trained on fire prevention and how they can protect their workplace.
This course covers best practices and OSHA requirements detailed within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 1910.39 - Fire Prevention Plans.
Note: The Fire Prevention Plan goes hand-in-hand with the requirements in OSHA 1910.38, Emergency Action Plans. You can find more information about Emergency Action Plans in OSHAcademy Course 717.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe employer and employee responsibilities under the Fire Prevention Program (FPP), the components of a FPP, and associated procedures. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe workplace fire hazards, hazard control methods, and flammable/combustible materials. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe the purpose of fixed extinguishing systems and identify their components. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Identify employee alarm system types and their associated requirements. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Identify the different types of portable fire extinguishers and describe the use of each type. |
| LO 1.6.1 | Describe the requirements for adequate exit routes for evacuation during a fire or other emergency. |
| LO 1.7.1 | Describe management FPP training responsibilities and list required training topics. |
| LO 1.8.1 | Describe requirements and best practices for working on live circuits. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)