Using Fire Extinguishers In Food Processing And Handling Environments

Fire extinguishers can be critical to mitigating fires before they get out of control, saving people and property. However, they are only helpful if people know how to use them. Food processing and handling environments are fraught with fire hazards, and it is critical employees know how to use a fire extinguisher.

This course shows people in food manufacturing and food services what the different classes of fire involve, how they burn, and what corresponding fire extinguisher should be used for each class of fire. Learners are shown the P.A.S.S. method for using fire extinguishers. Finally, the course explores best practices for maintaining fire extinguishers.

Use this course to ensure your team knows how to use a fire extinguisher, should a fire emergency occur in your facility.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

All those working in food processing or food services environments

• Introduction
• Classes Of Fire And How They Burn
• Extinguisher Types: Dry Chemical And Carbon Dioxide
• Extinguisher Types: Water And Foam
• Using A Fire Extinguisher
• Maintaining Fire Extinguishers
• Conclusion

• Using Fire Extinguishers
• Using Fire Extinguishers In Transportation And Warehouse Environments
• Using Fire Extinguishers In Healthcare Environments