Workplace Fire Safety: Don’t Get Burned
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that fires and explosions accounted for 3% of workplace fatalities in a recent year. This program addresses strategies and tactics for the prevention of fire-related injuries in all workplaces. Common workplace fire hazards will be identified and recommendations for control of these hazards will be discussed. Some specific topics covered in the program include compressed gases, flammable and combustible liquids, hazardous chemical storage and handling, fire protection equipment and fire prevention procedures. The goal is to help students readily identify common fire hazards, evaluate the controls in place and make recommendations to prevent fires in their workplace in order to prevent worker injuries.
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