Introduction

According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of five fires break out per day at our nation's health care facilities, and more than 8,000 hospital fires occur each year. If not acted upon quickly and effectively, the results can be catastrophic.

Employers should train workers about fire hazards in a hospital setting and about what to do in a fire emergency. If employers would like workers to evacuate, then training should be provided on how to escape. If employers expect workers to use firefighting equipment, employers should provide them with appropriate equipment and training on how to use the equipment safely.

This course takes a closer look at protecting both patients and hospital staff from potential fire hazards in the healthcare setting.  

Module

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Course 174 Final Exam

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Endnotes

• "OSHA Fact Sheet: Safety in the Workplace." Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Retrieved from: https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/FireSafetyN.pdf
• "Healthcare Wide Hazards: Fire." Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Retrieved from: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/hazards/fire/fire.html
• "Emergency Exit Routes." Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Retrieved from: https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/emergency-exit-routes-factsheet.pdf
• "Hospital Fire Prevention and Evacuation Guide." World Health Organization. . Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/3g73nB0

Additional Resources

• Common Fire Hazards for the Healthcare Industry, Elite Fire
• 6 Core Strategies to Achieve Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities, Encore Fire Protection
• Fire Safety and Prevention Tips, Sobieski