Emergency Procedures

Duration: 0.17 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

We see them hanging on the wall every day but most people know very little about fire extinguishers. Use this course to educate yourself and others on the fire triangle, the types of fires that can occur at home or in the workplace, and how and when to use a fire extinguisher. This course also describes when to evacuate and provides some proper maintenance tips for fire extinguishers.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and describe the elements in the fire tetrahedron
• Differentiate between the classifications of fire
• Describe the basics of how a fire extinguisher works
• Differentiate between the types of fire extinguishers
• State when to use a fire extinguisher
• List in order the steps for using a portable fire extinguisher (PASS)
• State when to evacuate due to fire
• Describe proper fire extinguisher maintenance

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

An “emergency” is a serious, unexpected, and potentially dangerous situation that requires immediate action. This course provides information on common emergencies at mine sites as well as warning methods, emergency communication methods, and evacuation procedures. It also discusses reporting procedures, emergencies involving equipment damage and personal injury, and emergencies involving fires. Based on MSHA’s Title 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.3.

Learning Objectives

• State the definition of an “emergency”
• List the most common types of emergencies that can occur at a mine site
• List common emergency warning methods
• Identify procedures commonly included in emergency communication training
• List topics that may be included in evacuation training
• Describe common reporting requirements
• Describe common procedures during emergencies involving equipment damage, personal injury, and fire
• Describe fire prevention methods
• List basic ways to extinguish a small fire

Duration: 0.73 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video

We see them hanging on the wall every day but most people know very little about fire extinguishers. Use this course to educate your team on the fire tetrahedron, the types of fires that can occur in the workplace, and how and when to use a fire extinguisher. This course also describes when to evacuate and provides some proper maintenance tips for fire extinguishers.

Learning Objectives

• Identify and describe the elements in the fire tetrahedron
• Differentiate between the classifications of fire
• Describe the basics of how a fire extinguisher works
• Differentiate between the types of fire extinguishers
• Describe the rating system used for fire extinguishers
• State when to use a fire extinguisher
• List in order the steps for using a portable fire extinguisher (PASS)
• State when to evacuate due to fire
• Describe proper fire extinguisher maintenance