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Fire Safety Training: Prevention and Response in Offices

26 minutesEN / ES / MLCCSafety Training29 CFR 1910.38, 29 CFR 1910.39, 29 CFR 1910.157
Quick Answer

Fire Safety Training: Prevention and Response in Offices is a 26-minute online course that teaches office employees how to prevent workplace fires and respond effectively during fire emergencies as required by OSHA's emergency action plan standard 29 CFR 1910.38. It is designed for employees in office, administrative, and corporate environments and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Overview

Fire can spread through an office building in under three minutes, turning a manageable incident into a life-threatening emergency. OSHA requires all employers with more than 10 employees to maintain a written emergency action plan under 29 CFR 1910.38, and fire safety training is a core component of that plan. The National Fire Protection Association reports that office and business properties experience thousands of structure fires annually, with electrical malfunctions, cooking equipment, and heating systems as the leading causes. Penalties for failing to maintain an emergency action plan or train employees on evacuation procedures can reach $16,550 per serious violation.

This course prepares your office employees to recognize fire hazards specific to office environments and respond appropriately when an emergency occurs. It covers fire prevention strategies - from proper electrical usage to kitchen safety in break rooms - along with evacuation procedures, assembly point protocols, and the role of designated fire wardens. Your team will understand when to evacuate immediately and when a fire can be safely contained, giving them the judgment needed to protect themselves and their coworkers.

What You'll Learn

  • OSHA emergency action plan requirements under 29 CFR 1910.38
  • Common fire hazards in office environments - electrical, cooking, and heating sources
  • Fire prevention best practices including housekeeping and electrical safety
  • Evacuation procedures, routes, and assembly point protocols
  • Roles and responsibilities of designated fire wardens and evacuation coordinators
  • Proper use of fire extinguishers on incipient-stage office fires
  • Post-evacuation accountability procedures and re-entry protocols

Who Needs This Training

  • Office and administrative staff in corporate, government, and professional environments
  • Employees in multi-tenant office buildings with shared evacuation routes
  • Designated fire wardens and floor evacuation coordinators
  • Facility managers responsible for fire prevention plans and emergency action plans
  • New hires at any office-based employer as part of orientation
  • HR directors and safety managers documenting compliance with 29 CFR 1910.38

Regulatory Background

OSHA's emergency action plan standard (29 CFR 1910.38) requires employers to develop and implement a written plan covering emergency escape procedures, route assignments, and employee training. The fire prevention plan standard (29 CFR 1910.39) further requires employers to identify workplace fire hazards, proper handling and storage of flammable materials, and maintenance of heat-producing equipment. Employers with 10 or fewer employees may communicate these plans orally rather than in writing. Employers must train employees on fire emergency procedures when the plan is first developed, when employee responsibilities change, and when the plan itself is modified. Serious violations of the emergency action plan or fire prevention plan standards carry penalties up to $16,550, and willful violations can reach $165,514. While office environments carry lower fire risk than industrial settings, OSHA applies these requirements regardless of perceived hazard level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Under 29 CFR 1910.38, employers with more than 10 employees must maintain a written emergency action plan. The plan must include emergency escape procedures, route assignments, procedures for employees who stay behind to operate critical equipment, a system for accounting for all employees after evacuation, and rescue and medical duties. Employers with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan orally.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38(e) requires employers to designate and train employees to assist in evacuation, and to review the emergency action plan with each employee when the plan is developed, when employee responsibilities change, and when the plan is modified. OSHA does not prescribe a specific annual training interval, but most safety professionals recommend annual refresher training and conducting evacuation drills at least once per year.
OSHA does not explicitly require fire drills under 29 CFR 1910.38, but the standard requires that employees be trained on the emergency action plan and know their evacuation routes and responsibilities. Conducting regular fire drills is considered a best practice for demonstrating compliance. Some state and local fire codes do mandate periodic drills - employers should check their jurisdiction's requirements.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, the leading causes of fires in office properties include electrical distribution and lighting equipment, cooking equipment in break rooms and kitchens, heating equipment, and intentional (arson) fires. Overloaded power strips, space heaters left unattended, and microwave malfunctions are among the most preventable causes.
This course covers the core OSHA requirements for emergency action plans and fire safety awareness. However, multi-tenant buildings may have additional fire safety requirements under local building codes, fire marshal regulations, and lease agreements. Employers in multi-tenant buildings should coordinate their emergency action plan with building management to ensure alignment with the building-wide fire safety plan and evacuation procedures.
$29.95
per person
Volume Pricing
Team Size Price per Person
1 - 9$29.95
10 - 24$23.95
25 - 49$21.55
50 - 99$17.50
Subtotal $29.95
Language

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.

$29.95
per person