Means of Egress and Fire Protection

Every year thousands of people are injured or killed because of inappropriate exit routes. It is a harsh fact that inadequate egress provisions are usually more responsible for casualties and fatalities than the actual emergency. This course gives you a basic understanding of means of egress and fire protection methods. It is essential to know how we can save co-workers’ lives as well as our own in workplace.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Explore general requirements of exit routes 
• Learn about emergency action plans 
• Emphasize the essential aspects of a fire protection plan 
• Study training and other essential factors associated with a means of egress and fire protection 

TOPICS COVERED:

• Means of Egress
• The Coverage of Standards
• Reasons of Egress
• The Definitions
• Emergency Action Plan
• Personal Protection
• Medical Assistance
• Fire Protection Plan
• Housekeeping
• Exit Routes
• Summary

REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:
Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.

SEAT TIME:
This course has been approved for 1 hour.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE:
N/A

TESTING:
Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 100% to proceed forward to the next lesson.
Final Exam- Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course. The final exam can be taken three times if necessary.