Each year, serious fires take place at construction sites, work zones, and building refurbishment sites, causing severe injuries and material damages. Jobs sites that have large quantities of dry timber and ones that contain flammable materials, like insulation and adhesives, are especially prone to fires. Fortunately, most construction fires can be prevented through strict OSHA compliance and taking sensible precautions. Construction jobsites should:
- Reduce the amount of combustible material until needed
- Use fewer flammable materials
- Keep job sites free of trash and unnecessary clutter
- Use flame retardant materials for coverings and sheeting
- Use caution with tanks, which can ignite flammable residue or ignite gas
- Ban smoking at the job site
- Ensure that electrical installations are properly maintained
The Fire Prevention for Construction Course
Our Fire Prevention for Construction course explains OSHA standards and will prepare you to identify safety risks and take appropriate precautions. It contains essential information for construction workers, managers, foremen, and superintendents. These are some of the topics that you'll learn about in depth during our one-hour online course:
- OSHA fire detection and protection requirements
- Job site hazards
- Fire watch
- Chemical storage
- Response equipment
- Emergency response plans
It's important to remember that fires can start at any time, and at any type of construction site. Prepare yourself with this vital fire safety knowledge so that you can plan an effective response in case of emergency and minimize your risk of fire-related injuries and costly damage to your materials and equipment.
Students are allowed up to 90 days to complete the course. Completion of this 1-hour certificate program will provide students with an official Certificate of Completion.