Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety

This online Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety course will introduce you to fire and fire extinguisher basics and demonstrate the techniques used to extinguish a fire.

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFETY ONLINE COURSE

OSHA prohibits workers from using a portable fire extinguisher unless properly trained to recognize when and how to use it. Therefore, regardless of whether or not you work in a high-risk environment where fire is necessary for processing, refining, or manufacturing, you and your workforce should be prepared and trained in how to prevent and extinguish fires.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Identify fire and fire extinguisher basics
  • Evaluate conditions to determine whether to evacuate or fight the fire
  • Demonstrate the techniques used to extinguish a fire

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFETY ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • Fire and fire extinguisher basics
  • Fight or flight
  • Fire extinguisher operation

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 20 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.