Fire Prevention on Construction Sites

Última actualización: octubre 5, 2026

5 modules
14 pages
about 20 minutes

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Fire Prevention on Construction Sites

Lección 1

Curso interactivo

For construction workers and the supervisors who run the site: keep fire extinguishers where they belong and reachable, know how the site alarm works, control ignition sources, and store materials and flammable liquids so a fire cannot start or spread.

What this certificate covers

This certificate records completion of awareness training based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.150, 1926.151 and 1926.152(a)(1), (a)(2) and (b)(1). It is not an OSHA card or license, and it does not by itself meet the training requirements of 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) and (b)(5). Sections 1926.150, 1926.151 and 1926.152 have no worker training paragraph of their own. Your employer must still instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to their work environment, and instruct employees required to handle or use flammable liquids, gases, or toxic materials in the safe handling and use of these materials and make them aware of the specific requirements contained in subparts D, F, and other applicable subparts of Part 1926.

What you will learn

Check that fire extinguishers are the right rating, in the right places, and never blocked
Raise the alarm using the site's system, and keep sprinklers and standpipes in service
Control ignition sources: smoking, engine exhaust and temporary buildings
Store combustible materials and flammable liquids so fire cannot start or spread

What you get

About 20 minutes, on your phone or computer, read out loud as you go
Real photos, not cartoons
A hands-on drill: you make the calls, step by step, and see what happens
4 quick checks along the way, then a final quiz
A certificate with a QR code your employer can check online
A wallet card you can print and carry
A printable study guide (PDF)

Training a crew? Add your workers, see who finished, and keep every certificate in one place. Train your team →

Course outline

Fire extinguishers and equipment: The program and the equipment; How many extinguishers, and where
Alarms, sprinklers and standpipes: Raising the alarm and keeping protection in service
Controlling ignition sources: Smoking, engines and temporary buildings
Storing materials and flammable liquids: Yard and indoor storage; Flammable liquids: the basics
On the job

Questions

What does Fire Prevention on Construction Sites cover?

You will be able to: check that fire extinguishers are the right rating, in the right places, and never blocked; raise the alarm using the site's system, and keep sprinklers and standpipes in service; control ignition sources: smoking, engine exhaust and temporary buildings; store combustible materials and flammable liquids so fire cannot start or spread.

Who is this course for?

It is written for workers and supervisors.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes, on a phone or a computer. You can stop and pick up where you left off.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Score 80% or better on the final quiz and you get a certificate with a code your employer can check.

Which OSHA rule is it based on?

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.150 (fire protection), 1926.151 (fire prevention) and 1926.152(a)(1), (a)(2) and (b)(1) (flammable liquids). It is awareness training: it is not an OSHA card, and your employer still has to train you on their own equipment and plan.

Course facts

Who it is for: Workers and supervisors
Trainer: Marc Harvey, Site Safety Officer (OSHA 30, CPR, USACE CQM)
Time: about 20 minutes, on your phone or computer
Final quiz pass mark: 80%, with a certificate employers can verify
Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.150 (fire protection), 1926.151 (fire prevention) and 1926.152(a)(1), (a)(2) and (b)(1) (flammable liquids) (official text)
Printable study guide (PDF) with the key points and practice questions, included with the course
Answer key with OSHA citations for trainers (trainer plans)
Facts checked word for word against the official text (1 sources)
29 CFR 1926 Subpart F