Whether in the office or the home, fire-safety training can help keep a building's occupants safe if there is a fire. Design a fire-safety plan to include an evacuation plan, designation of emergency exits and muster points. In addition, the plan should include the location of and proper use of fire extinguishers, the maintenance of fire alarms, smoke detectors and sprinkler systems as well as fire-prevention topics.
In the event of an emergency, knowing first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a life. People can use these skills at home, work or wherever else the need may arise. First-aid topics that may be included in safety training can include airway emergencies, wound care, joint and bone injuries, head injuries and cardiac arrest. CPR training may also include training on the use of a portable defibrillator.
Hazard-control training involves learning to recognize, assess and eliminate or reduce the risk of as many potential hazards as possible. Types of hazards may include slip and fall, chemical or biological, physical hazards such as electric currents and noise or ergonomic hazards such as poorly designed seating. Ways to reduce injuries from hazards may include eliminating the hazard altogether, controlling the hazard in a manner that reduces the risk, or protection from the hazard.
Fall-protection training may apply to both the workplace and the home. In the workplace, fall protection training may involve complex systems including the use of a fall arrest system specifically designed for the nature of the work. Fall-protection topics that span both the workplace and the home include the use of scaffolding, roofing brackets, fork-lift platforms, lifting equipment and guardrails.