Using Fire Extinguishers In Transportation And Warehouse Environments

When a fire occurs in the facility, fire extinguishers quickly become the first line of defense. However, as this course shows, they are only effective when the user knows which type to use and why and how to use it properly.

While preventing all fires throughout the transportation and warehouse environment is the goal, it is not always possible. However, in a clear, comprehensive manner, this course teaches workers how to help mitigate the damages fires can cause. After clearly presenting the classes of fires and how they burn, this course then shows employees how each type of fire extinguisher should be used safely and maintained for proper compliance with OSHA regulations, state ordinances, and local fire codes.

Teach this course so every employee knows how proper fire extinguisher use better protects themselves, their coworkers, and the workplace from fires and the damage they can cause.

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

Employees throughout Transportation and Warehouse organizations

• 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 Food Processing And Handling Environments
• Using Fire Extinguishers In Healthcare Environments