Fire safety and response is an important part of any organization’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. Correcting fire hazards
and knowing how to respond to a fire can prevent injuries and save lives. This program provides an overview of best fire
safety practices recommended by California OSHA and explains how preventing and responding to fires appropriately can
reduce the risk of property damage, injuries and fatalities.
Topics include the five classes of fires, good housekeeping, storage of hazardous and flammable materials, controlling electrical
hazards, hot work precautions, responding to a fire and how to evacuate the premises safely.
After watching the program, the participant will be able to explain the following:
- What the different classes of fire are and how each can be extinguished;
- How to safely store hazardous and flammable materials;
- How to control electrical hazards to prevent fires;
- How and when to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire;
- How to safely evacuate the premises in order to escape a fire.
Leader's Guide...