FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Scope:  All employees who may use a fire extinguisher to fight a fire are required by OSHA to receive annual training on the use of fire extinguishers. This class is required for all maintenance employees, housekeepers, dining services, and residential life employees. 

Overview:  Fire extinguishers can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or preventing it from spreading. However, to be effective fire extinguishers must be used properly. There is no time to read the directions during a fire emergency. In this class employees are instructed on the hazards of fighting fires, the types of fires and fire extinguishers, how to properly operate a fire extinguisher, OSHA regulations, and the procedures to follow in a fire emergency.