Fire Watch | Energy Safety Canada
Oil and gas workers often work near flammable substances, and sometimes that work requires welding or other operations posing fire hazards. If not managed properly, the risk of an accident and injury under these conditions can be severe.
This course covers the duties of the Fire Watch position, which oversees work posing a fire risk. Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Watch before, during and after hot work including reviewing permits, hazard identification, communication and emergency response.
Course Outline
- Explain the basic properties of fire and heat transfer
- Identify preferred methods to control the potential for fire and sparks using the hierarchy of controls
- Explain role of the Fire Watch before, during and after hot work
- Demonstrate the operation of a fire extinguisher in a simulated or live fire exercise
Course Details
Length: Four hours
Certificate: Certificate does not expire
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $150.00
Note: LIVE FIRE EXERCISE **** Closed toe shoes & long pants must be worn for all practical evaluations (NO SANDALS or FLIP-FLOPS). Please bring fire resistant gloves and safety glasses.