Sub-Title:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Wildfire Awareness standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910 and CAL/OSHA 5141.1 contains requirements for Wildfire Awareness.

Description:

Wildfires are common disasters that can spread quickly, particularly during dry conditions. A wildfire, also wildland fire, is an unwanted, unplanned, uncontrolled fire in a forest, grassland, brushland, or land sown to crops. 

Government Regulations:

CAL/OSHA 5141.1
29 CFR 1910.38 Emergency Action Plan
29 CFR 1910.269 Line Clearance
29 CFR 1910.120 Hazwoper
NFPA
OSHA

Who Needs this Training?

Any employee working near or around a wildfire must be trained. Workers shall be trained in smoke awareness, unstable structures, tree work, hazardous liquids, confined space, respirators, and high-pressure washers.

Dangers of Remaining Uncertified

Any employee not properly trained when working around or with wildfires has potential for serious injury.

Included Topics

Intro – 0:25
Topic 1: Introduction – 2:20
Topic 2: Residential Safety – 11:30
Topic 3: Community Preparedness – 3:26
Topic 4: Worker Safety – 5:21
Topic 5: 
Worker Safety During Cleanup Part 1 – 10:12
Worker Safety During Cleanup Part 2 – 7:48
Topic 6: Wildfire Cleanup - Task Specific Hazards – 3:10
Topic 7: Personal Protective Equipment – 4:12
Topic 8: Wildfire Response - Firefighting – 11:08
Topic 9: Cal/OSHA Requirements – 2:15
Summary – 0:04

Course Layout

Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.

Course Duration

A minimum of 1 hour and 15 minutes is required to complete this course.

Recertification

OSHA requires annual recertification for workers where occupational exposure takes place.