Fire and Explosion Hazards (HAZWOPER)

  • 8 topics | 28m 12s
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
This course identifies procedures and precautions to help reduce the risks of fire and explosion from chemical reactions, ignition of explosive or flammable chemicals, ignition of materials due to oxygen enrichment, and sudden releases of materials under pressure. By learning how to protect yourself and others from fire and explosion hazards, you can help save time, resources, serious injuries, and loss of life. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.The learning objectives of the course are to identify the four elements that trigger a fire; define the terms ignitable, flammable, combustible, and oxidizer; identify safety principles to protect against fire and explosion; specify safe handling procedures for potentially flammable or explosive materials; recognize ignition sources; and identify proper storage of flammable and explosive materials.The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Fire and Explosion Hazards (HAZWOPER)
  • identify characteristics of combustible and flammable materials and liquids
  • identify explosion hazards
  • Knowledge Check: Fire and Explosion Hazards
  • identify flammable or explosive fuel sources
  • identify safe handling procedures for potentially flammable or explosive materials
  • Knowledge Check: Safety Principles – Proper Handling
  • identify safe storage procedures for potentially flammable or explosive materials
  • Knowledge Check: Safety Principles – Proper Storage

IN THIS COURSE

  • Fire and Explosion Hazards (HAZWOPER)
    1m
  • Fire and Explosion Hazards
    9m
  • Knowledge Check: Fire and Explosion Hazards
    2m
  • Flammable and Combustible Materials
    3m
  • Safety Principles – Proper Handling
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Safety Principles – Proper Handling
    2m
  • Safety Principles – Proper Storage
    2m
  • Knowledge Check: Safety Principles – Proper Storage
    2m

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