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Fire is among the most serious hazards that you may face in the workplace. While proper procedures and training can minimize its likelihood, you still must be prepared to deal with a fire emergency should it occur. In this lesson, we’ll review the procedures you should follow in the event of a fire.

Just how important are fire extinguishers? It turns out very important! Often ignored, these life saving devices play a vital role in keeping us safe. In this module, we’ll review the important things you must consider about your fire extinguishers.

Every 20 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the United States. Once a minute, a fire occurs in a structure. Although fire's toll has declined steadily over the past two decades, fire continues to cause major losses. In this course, we’ll discuss fire classifications.

Engineers, electricians, and other professionals work with electricity directly, including working on overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies. In this lesson, we’ll discuss using portable equipment.

Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard. In this course, we’ll discuss the importance of de-energizing equipment before any servicing begins.

Many injuries, deaths, and property damage caused by workplace electrical hazards can be avoided. The first step in avoiding these hazards begins with safety awareness. In this module, we’ll discuss electrical equipment warnings.

The term high voltage usually means electrical energy at voltages high enough to inflict harm on living things. Equipment and conductors that carry high voltage warrant particular safety requirements and procedures. In this course, we’ll discuss accidental contact with high voltage.

Electrical shocks can range from a mild discomfort to death. Electrical shock is a cause of workplace injuries that often results in long term disability and death. In this module, we’ll review electrical safety training.

Common symptoms of CTDs include a decreased range of motion, decreased grip strength, swelling of a joint or part of an arm, shoulder, neck, or leg. In this module, we’ll discuss the first steps you can take to prevent ergonomic disorders.

Health effects that can result from poor ergonomics generally affect the nerves, muscle, and tendons. Common symptoms include a decreased range of motion, decreased grip strength, or swelling of a joint. In this module, we’ll discuss good work practices that are vital in preventing ergonomic disorders.