Fire Watch Course
Finish in
17 mins!
Employees
only
of Completion
Friendly
Access
What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
Every year, many workplace fires occur as a result of hot work including cutting, welding and other work that generates heat and sparks. Hot work is often being done without an adequate fire watch in place. Most, if not all, hot work incidents are completely preventable. A fire watch, conducted properly, is one of the most important ways to keep workers safe during hot work and prevent damage and destruction to property. This course covers the role and responsibilities of the fire watcher. Ideal learners are all employees.
Course Objectives:
Understand the hazards presented by hot work;Describe where hot work is � and is not � permitted;Identify the safety precautions needed to prepare an area for hot work;Explain the role and responsibilities of a fire watcher;Recall the responsibilities of other individuals involved in hot work;Know what emergency procedures need to be in place for hot work
Duration: 17 min.
System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher (11+is preferred), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (latest), iPad iOS (latest) (Tablet only), Mac OS 10.10 or 10.11 (PC only) Apple Safari 8 or 9, Android Google Chrome (latest). Course playback is not recommended for mobile phones. For optimal playback, it is also recommended that learners close all other browser windows when viewing a course.
Author
Fire Watch Course
Every year, many workplace fires occur as a result of hot work including cutting, welding and other work that generates heat and sparks. Hot work is often being done without an adequate fire watch in place. Most, if not all, hot work incidents are completely preventable. A fire watch, conducted properly, is one of the most important ways to keep workers safe during hot work and prevent damage and destruction to property. This course covers the role and responsibilities of the fire watcher. Ideal learners are all employees.
Course Objectives:
Understand the hazards presented by hot work;Describe where hot work is � and is not � permitted;Identify the safety precautions needed to prepare an area for hot work;Explain the role and responsibilities of a fire watcher;Recall the responsibilities of other individuals involved in hot work;Know what emergency procedures need to be in place for hot work
Duration: 17 min.