Fire Watch – ESC

Learn how to protect yourself and others while conducting hot work.

Energy Safety Canada
In Person
4 hours
 

The Energy Safety Canada Fire Watch course Recommended for supervisors and workers to protect yourself, your workplace and your workers while conducting hot work. Workers or supervisors must ensure that the risk of fires and explosions are eliminated or controlled while participating in hot work. This course give you the skills needed to prevent, predict and control fires and sources of ignition. Upon completion of this course you will know the Classification of Fires, Rescue and Escape Planning, Extinguishing Agents, Duties and Responsibilities of a Fire Watch, and the Proper Sequence for Extinguishing a Fire.

Length of Course: 4 hours

Certification

  • We offer the ESC Fire Watch program through Energy Safety Canada
  • ESC Accredited
  • No Expiry Date
  • Complies with Workplace Health & Safety Standards

Course Outline

  • OH&S Act/Regulation/Code
  • Hazard Assessment, Elimination and Control
  • Emergency Preparedness, Response & Rescue
  • Confined Spaces (Testing the Atmosphere)
  • Emergency Preparedness & Response
  • Fire & Explosion Hazards (Atmospheres/Prohibitions/Hot Work)
  • PPE
  • Alberta Fire Code (Hazardous Processes/Building & Occupant Safety/Equipment)
  • National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA)
    • Fire Extinguishers
    • Design & Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems
    • Fire Prevention during Hot Work

Students will receive certificate upon successful completion of the course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Why Students Choose Fire Watch – ESC

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“Very engaging and thorough. The instructor was outstanding - extremely lively, knowledgeable and inspired confidence. Also a good combination of book and practical training.”
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“I like the hands-on approach and having to work through scenarios - especially where something happens that's unexpected. Very good information, new things I never learned in university.”
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“Our guys didn't feel "in a rush" to get out of the courses, which speaks volumes, considering they are sometimes in classes for over a week.”
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“Really liked the visual/hands on part of the course. Also very much appreciated the instructor's helpfulness, positive attitude and her knowledge.”

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