Key Takeaways: - Learning fire extinguisher basics - Considering conditions to decide whether to evacuate or fight the fire - Learning the techniques used to extinguish a fire Course Description One of the most reliable ways to put out fires in the workplace is fire extinguishers. Although they are not a requirement, employers who choose to use fire extinguishers must train workers in general fire extinguisher use to comply with OSHA standards. Why should you train for portable fire extinguisher safety? Here's a real incident: in August of 2012, four workers were hospitalized after a flammable solvent used for cleaning machines ignited. The facility's employer, a Connecticut […]