Academic Units
1.5
Section Number
234HSD522
Instruction Method
Classroom
Fire and Life Safety Awareness
Fire safety awareness is key in workplaces of all kinds. Through real-world case-based learning, discover the types of built-in fire protection features and fire and life safety hazards common to the educational and workplace environments. This course, designed for workplace safety professionals, discusses "passive" versus "active" fire protection features, maintenance of exits, knowledge and use of fire extinguishers, impact to and from other occupants, human behavior before and during an emergency, proper storage techniques and services potentially available through local fire departments. By the end of this course, students will understand fire prevention and response practices and techniques for the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe “passive” and “active” fire protection features
- Understand how humans react during fire situations
- Describe proper storage techniques
- Understand common fire and life safety hazards to the educational and workplace environment
Skills You Will Gain
- Fire prevention
- Fire response
- Fire extinguisher use
- Exit maintenance
This is a required course for the Workplace Health and Safety Manager Certificate.
Association Credits
CA Dept of Public Health (REHS)
15.00 REHS hours
Location
One Capitol Mall
One Capitol Mall
1 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Section Notes
This class is scheduled to be held in-person.
Refund Deadline: May 29, 2024. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.
Enrollment Policies
Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received by the refund deadline: May 29, 2024. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.