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Fire Safety Training
 

The goal of this program is to prepare individuals to be proficient identifying the classes of fires, types of fire extinguishers and the proper use and application of fire extinguishers. This course is called for in the Health and Safety act and is considered mandatory for all employees in all workplaces. This course is designed to complement the companies own specific fire procedures for the education of all new and existing employee. Fire safety should be combined with WHMIS training for all personnel and renewed as specified for their job by the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

  Certification This course meets the mandatory requirements for Certification as set out in the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
  Objective The objective of this course is to develop the knowledge of classes of fires, types of fire extinguishers and the proper use and application of fire extinguishers for the preservation of life. Mandatory for all job classifications.
  DESIGNATION Fire Safety Certificate
  Level Certificate Standard, 80% pass
  Related Courses WHMIS, Health & Safety Orientation
  Format Interactive E-Learning
  Duration 2 Hours
  Prerequisites Working knowledge of English Language
  Governing Legislation Occupational Health & Safety Act
  Renewal Annual (Recommended)
  Course Modules
  • Introduction – All about Fires
  • Classification of Fires
  • Types of Fire Extinguishers
  • Rules for Fighting Fires
  • How to use a Fire Extinguisher
Recommendation for the personnel working in the following areas:
Management, Administration 
Material Handling, Loading and Inventory Personnel
Transportation Personnel, Technicians
Printing, Binding, Bursting and ShreddingJanitorial, Stationery Engineers, Grounds/Building Maintenance 

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