This topic instructs participants on necessary workplace fire extinguisher inspections, focusing on the parts that require close examination. An interactive simulation lets participants perform a thorough, step-by-step inspection of a standard fire extinguisher and its component parts, enhancing their practical skills and confidence in safety preparedness.
Learning Objectives:
• Define the requirements for fire extinguisher inspections in the workplace.
• Identify the parts of a fire extinguisher that need to be inspected.
• Name the components of a standard fire extinguisher.
OSHA General Industry Standard: 1910.157 and industry best practices.
OSHA Construction Standards: 1926.150 (c)(1)(viii) and industry best practices.