This 45 minute course presents fundamental information on preventing fires in HAZMAT situations. Upon completing the course, employees should:
- Know how various "ignition sources" can start fires.
- Understand what types of substances can fuel fires.
- Be able to describe how the different "classes" of fires are extinguished.
- Know how to identify fire hazards, and what can be done to prevent fires from starting.
- Understand what to do if a fire occurs.
Associated Regulations
1910 Subpart H - Hazardous Materials, 1910.106 - Flammable and combustible liquids., 1910 Subpart H - Hazardous Materials, 1910.120 - Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.