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Emergency Response and Fire Extinguisher Safety
Learn how to respond to a variety of potential emergency situations in the workplace.
Maestro
Updated Jul 05, 2025
What you'll learn
- Understand employer requirements for exit routes, first aid, alarm systems, fire extinguishers, action plans, fire prevention, and hazardous materials
- Identify and operate the correct fire extinguisher for different types of fire
- Protect oneself from harmful gases, vapors, fumes, dusts and mists due to hazardous materials stored and/or handled on-site
Course Description
Emergencies are usually unexpected, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared. Understanding OSHA’s emergency response requirements for employers and how you as an employee can be prepared could make all the difference in the event of a disaster.
In this self-paced course, which combines guidelines from OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), you’ll learn about workplace requirements for exit routes, first aid, alarm systems, fire extinguishers, action plans, fire prevention, and hazardous materials—through concise content and beautiful illustrations. The course culminates in a 10-question final assessment.
