Managing Fire-related Hazards in the Construction and General Industry [Zoom]
Dates: June 7, 2024
Meets: 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Offered through Zoom- Virtual Learning Platform
Registration Fee: $0.00
Overview:
The risk of fires is ever present in our work environment. In 2021, 107 workers were killed in work related fires and explosions. Employers are responsible for developing fire protection programs, educating workers on how to recognize fire hazards, and evacuating worker areas safely. This training will provide knowledge and skills for workers and employers to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control fire hazards in the workplace. The course will review NFPA and applicable construction and general industry standards.
Topics Covered:
1. Key concepts of Fire Science, including new technologies such as electric vehicle charging stations and battery energy storage systems
2. Unique fire safety challenges that exist in region 2 workplaces
3. Local and national regulatory requirements
4. Overlooked fire hazards in workplaces
5. Roles and responsibilities of host/owners and controlling employers concerning fire safety within their respective workplaces
6. Basic fire prevention strategies in the worksite and workplace.
Who should attend? Safety and health trainers, managers, and supervisors responsible for protecting workers from fire hazards
The risk of fires is ever present in our work environment. In 2021, 107 workers were killed in work related fires and explosions. Employers are responsible for developing fire protection programs, educating workers on how to recognize fire hazards, and evacuating worker areas safely. This training will provide knowledge and skills for workers and employers to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control fire hazards in the workplace. The course will review NFPA and applicable construction and general industry standards.
Topics Covered:
1. Key concepts of Fire Science, including new technologies such as electric vehicle charging stations and battery energy storage systems
2. Unique fire safety challenges that exist in region 2 workplaces
3. Local and national regulatory requirements
4. Overlooked fire hazards in workplaces
5. Roles and responsibilities of host/owners and controlling employers concerning fire safety within their respective workplaces
6. Basic fire prevention strategies in the worksite and workplace.
Who should attend? Safety and health trainers, managers, and supervisors responsible for protecting workers from fire hazards
Notes:
Offered through Zoom Virtual Learning Platform. This course is not limited to students in Region 2 (New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands). Anyone in the United States can attend.
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Offered through Zoom- Virtual Learning Platform
Offered through Zoom- Virtual Learning Platform
Online registration is not available at this time. Please contact our office for more information.
Support Person: Bonnie Wilson, Registrar Phone: 732-235-9450 Email: rutgerstraining@sph.rutgers.edu