Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7001
Course Name
Fire Prevention
Contact Hours
0.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk Management Association
Primary Contact
Rebecca Atkinson
Rebecca.Atkinson@yorkrisk.com
2486711734 Ext.
Website
Description
Provide water and wastewater operators training on the basic fire safety principles, the recognition and prevention of potential fire hazards and proper emergency procedures such as proper fire extinguisher operation and maintenance. Topics include those required by the OSHA Workplace Fire Protection Program, including the responsibility of employers to provide proper exits; fire fighting equipment; and employee training to prevent fire, death, and injury in the workplace. This course primarily covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1926 Subparts E and F.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
• Identify employee and employer responsibilities under OSHA
• Identify OSHA standards and inspections
• Define the chemistry of fire
• Specify the dangers of fire and recognize common fire hazards
• Classify types of fires and fire extinguishers
• Identify the basic requirements of emergency response and evacuation planning
• Specify the requirements of alarm systems
• Identify the general requirements of egress standards
• Specify how to prevent workplace fires
• Identify how to respond to a fire
• Specify the proper use of portable fire extinguishers.
Target Audience
Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk Management Association client that are certified Pa. DEP water and wastewater operators.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous