Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
8920
Course Name
Fire Safety and Prevention WBT
Contact Hours
0.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Water
Primary Contact
Monica Troutman
monica.troutman@amwater.com
7172059705 Ext.
Website
Description
Every year, workplace fires and explosions kill and injure people, and destroy many businesses. In this course, you'll gain an understanding of the elements required for a fire to start and learn ways to prevent fires in the workplace. You'll learn how to respond, including how to evacuate the premises, if there's a fire in your workplace. You'll also learn how to select and use a fire extinguisher.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
Fire Prevention and Safety
identify the characteristics of fire
select the type of fire extinguisher to use on different types of fires
identify the general requirements of evacuation standards
identify how to prevent workplace fires
identify how to respond to a specific situation during a fire emergency
identify characteristics of handheld fire extinguishers
identify the correct fire extinguisher to use on a particular type of material
Target Audience
All water and wastewater operators and their supervisors.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous