OSHT 55098 - Fire Watch

Course Description

Fire Watch - ARSC Reciprocal is a reciprocal training course created by the Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils (ARSC) for persons who will be performing the Fire Watch function at the worksite. At the end of this module, students will be able to: Define hot work; Describe hot work precautions; Identify when a fire watch is required; Identify the elements for a fire; Define the five classes of fire; Recognize the symbols fire extinguisher classes; Describe precautions for preventing fires from spreading; Identify responsibilities and tasks of a fire watch; Describe the steps for inspection of fire extinguishers before use; List the maximum travel distances to fire extinguishers; Define the Permit Authorizing Individual responsibilities; Identify when hot work permits are invalid and not permitted; Describe supervisor and employee responsibilities; Describe use of fire extinguisher; Describe use of hose line equipment. Note: This course is part of the ProtectWatch (Protect Watch) Authorized family of courses.