Fire Extinguishers: Putting Out The Fire is a 25-minute online course that teaches employees how to identify fire classes, select the correct extinguisher, and use the P.A.S.S. technique as required by OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.157. It is designed for all employees in workplaces that provide portable fire extinguishers and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.157(g) is clear: if you provide portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, you must also provide an educational program covering the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards of incipient-stage firefighting. This training must be provided upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter. Employees designated to use extinguishers as part of an emergency action plan require additional hands-on training. Failure to train employees on fire extinguisher use is a citable violation - with serious penalties up to $16,550 and willful violations reaching $165,514.
This course prepares your employees to respond effectively when a small fire breaks out. It covers the five classes of fire (A, B, C, D, and K), how to match the correct extinguisher to each fire type, and the P.A.S.S. technique for safe and effective extinguisher operation. Your team will also learn how to evaluate whether a fire is safe to fight or whether immediate evacuation is the right call - a critical judgment that prevents small incidents from becoming catastrophic ones.
OSHA's portable fire extinguisher standard (29 CFR 1910.157) requires employers who provide fire extinguishers for employee use to deliver an educational program covering general principles of extinguisher use and the hazards of incipient-stage firefighting. Under 1910.157(g)(2), this education must be provided upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter. Employees specifically designated to use extinguishers as part of an emergency action plan must receive hands-on training under 1910.157(g)(3). Employers who choose a total evacuation policy and do not provide extinguishers for employee use are exempt from these training requirements but must still comply with emergency action plan requirements under 29 CFR 1910.38. Penalties for non-compliance with fire safety standards can reach $16,550 for serious violations and $165,514 for willful or repeated violations. The National Fire Protection Association reports that workplaces with properly positioned and maintained fire extinguishers combined with trained personnel experience significantly higher success rates in containing small fires before they spread.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.