Basics of fire safety in occupational health and safety
Kursbeschreibung
This training provides fundamentals on fire development and operational fire protection. You will learn which substances are particularly flammable and how different extinguishing agents work. The importance of safety signs and fire classes is also covered. The goal is to minimize damage to health and property and to act safely in the event of a fire.
Kursinhalte
Introduction to Operational Fire Protection
- Typical Notices in Companies
- The Occupational Safety Act as the Basis for Fire Protection
- The Fire Protection Regulation
Basics of Combustion
- What is Combustion?
- Conditions for Fire Ignition
- Flammable Substances and Their Ignitability
- Facts About Oxygen
- Contact of Solid Substances with Oxygen
- Contact of Gaseous Substances with Oxygen
- Spontaneous Combustion and Ignition Temperature
- External Ignition and Ignition Sources
- Safety Features of Flammable Liquids
Fire Protection Signage
- Emergency and Alarm Plans
- Rescue Signs
- Fire Protection Signs
- Warning Signs
- Prohibition Signs
Fire Classes and Extinguishing Agents
- Fire Classes
- Extinguishing Agent: Water
- Extinguishing Agent: Carbon Dioxide
- Extinguishing Agent: Powder
- Extinguishing Agent: Foam
- Application Areas for Extinguishing Agents
Demonstration of Fire Experiments
Dangers Caused by Fires
- Danger from Heat Exposure
- Danger from Fire Smoke
- Danger from Panic Reactions
- Danger from Explosions
Zielgruppe
The course is designed for employees without prior knowledge of fire protection who want to acquire solid knowledge of fire safety regulations, fire prevention, and safe behavior in case of fire.