Fire Extinguisher Training Program
The safe operation of portable fire extinguishers is your first line of defense in protecting people and property in the event of a fire.
Fire hazards exist in all workplaces. The objective of our fire extinguisher training is to inform, demonstrate, and provide confidence to employees in the safe and effective use of fire extinguishers and their maintenance and storage.
Who should attend
o Construction workers
o Manufacturing workers
o Office workers
o Health care workers
o Education workers
o Warehouse workers
o Retail workers
o Food service workers
o Workers who operate vehicles equipped with a portable fire extinguisher
o JHSC members
o Managers and supervisors
So, while workplace fire training equips you with essential skills like identifying hazards, understanding fire types, and using extinguishers, these skills are equally beneficial for protecting yourself and your loved ones in personal situations at home or in your community.
• Equipment types (if applicable)
o ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher
o Class A Stored pressurized water fire extinguisher (for optional live fire demonstration)
o All Classes of fire extinguishers covered in theory portion of the course.
Benefits of Fire Extinguisher Training
Choosing Act First Safety’s fire extinguisher safety training course provides you with these key benefits:
● Improved workplace safety: Empower workers to identify fire hazards in the workplace.
● Legal and regulatory compliance: Meet the mandates specified in Ontario Regulation 213/91.
● Operational efficiency and cost control: Reduce risk of property damage and injury by training workers to safely respond to fires.
Overall, participants learn how to safely use and inspect fire extinguishers in the workplace.
Specifically, by the end of the course, participants will be able to:
o Identify classes of fire
o Explain the components of fire
o Identify the stages of a fire
o Identify types of fire extinguishers and their uses
o Recall requirements in the Fire Code with respect to fire extinguishers
o Demonstrate the inspection of a fire extinguisher
o Explain the R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S. procedure
o Demonstrate extinguisher use on contained live fire (Optional)
Prerequisites
o WHMIS
o Workers Health and Safety 4 Steps
o Supervisors Health and Safety 5 Steps
What you Get
In addition to achieving the elements outlined in the Course Content for this safety course, participants also receive:
- Wallet certificate valid for 3 years
- Record Of Training (private session only)
Why Choose Act First Safety for Fire Extinguisher Training
Act First Safety’s tailored fire extinguisher safety training is the best choice because:
- Trusted across Ontario: Over 18 years of training specifically for fire training and selected by large corporations and small businesses across the province.
- Flexible locations and scheduling: Take our fire extinguisher course at your location or at our Scarborough training facility.
- O.Reg 213/07 Fire Code https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/070213
- O.Reg 213/91 Construction Projects Regulations https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/910213
FAQs
Who requires fire extinguisher training?
Under the Construction Projects Regulations, any worker who may be required to use a fire extinguisher must be trained in its use. Employers are also required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to provide workers with training and information to protect the health and safety of the worker(s).
Who can do a monthly inspection on a fire extinguisher?
Monthly inspections of fire extinguishers must be performed by a competent person. Our course includes training on how to perform a monthly inspection.
If I take fire extinguisher training, will I be required to fight a fire should one occur in my workplace?
No. Workers have no legal obligation to attempt to fight a fire in their workplace. This training will empower workers with the knowledge required to identify if a fire could be safely attacked with a fire extinguisher and what steps to follow when they encounter a fire. Always protect life over property. Only attempt to fight fires after the alarm has been sounded and the fire is still small enough that the available fire extinguisher(s) will be effective. If you are in doubt of your ability to fight a fire, evacuate.
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