Training - Fire Safety / Fire Watch

OSHA requires that any workers who may be called upon to use a portable fire extinguisher receive training on an extinguisher. This four hour course is required for personnel with potential exposure to flammable materials. Course discussion will focus on fire prevention and early detection. All students will receive hands-on demonstration and use a portable fire extinguisher to extinguish an incipient stage fire in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, API RP 14G & API RP 75 [SEMP].

Introduction Fire Prevention Employee Responsibilities Ignition Sources Definitions Fire Chemistry Equipment Capabilities & Limitations  (Classes, Ratings, Optimum Distances, Effective Discharge Times) Review of USCG Fire Fighting Regulations Analyzing a Fire Situation & Taking Corrective Actions Classification of Fires

BLEVE Dangers & Precautions Dry Chemical Units Water Spray Equipment Foam Systems Inspection / Recharge Procedures (Portable Extinguishers) Fire Detection / Portable Gas Detector Use MMS Regulations / Hot Work Permitting / Fire Safety Systems First Aid Treatment for Burns Written Examination