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Fire Prevention and Safety in Construction Environments

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Fire Prevention and Safety in Construction Environments

Course Overview

Fire Prevention and Safety in Construction Environments helps crews reduce fire risks before work gets dangerous. The course covers fire classes, how fires burn, extinguishing fires, flammable materials, prevention steps and fire emergencies.

  • Covers fire classes, how fires burn and fire hazards that can appear on construction job sites each workday.
  • Reviews safe handling of flammable materials and practical steps workers can use to prevent fires onsite.
  • Explains how to respond during a fire emergency, including extinguishing fires and evacuation steps safely.
  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
$19.95

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Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

  • Chemistry of fire (heat, fuel, oxygen, and chemical reactions)
  • Common ignition sources on construction sites
  • Fire prevention strategies
  • Proper storage and handling of flammable and combustible materials
  • Use of fire extinguishers
  • What to do when a fire occurs on a job site

OSHA StandardOSHA Fire Safety (1926.150) & NFPA 241
Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • Construction workers on active job sites
  • Construction site supervisors and foremen
  • Safety officers and safety committee members
  • Workers performing hot work such as welding, cutting, or brazing
  • Workers handling flammable or combustible materials
  • Project managers overseeing construction operations
  • Fire watch personnel on construction sites
  • New hires needing orientation on site fire safety procedures

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • Commercial and residential construction
  • General contracting and subcontracting firms
  • Industrial construction and heavy civil projects
  • Demolition and renovation contractors
  • Welding, cutting, and brazing operations
  • Electrical contracting firms
  • Oil, gas, and petrochemical construction sites
  • Government and municipal construction projects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Fire Prevention and Safety in Construction Environments.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

  The Fire Prevention and Safety in Construction Environments course is an online safety training program that teaches construction workers how to recognize fire hazards, prevent fires, and respond appropriately if a fire occurs on the job site. The course covers the chemistry of fire, common ignition sources, fire prevention measures, and emergency response procedures.

  This course is designed for construction workers who may be exposed to fire hazards on the job site. This includes general laborers, supervisors, workers performing hot work, workers handling flammable materials, and fire watch personnel.

  The course takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes to complete. It is fully self-paced, meaning you can pause and resume at any time. You have 6 months from enrollment to finish. Progress saves automatically on the same device.

  The course covers the chemistry of fire (heat, fuel, oxygen, and chemical reactions), common ignition sources on construction sites, fire prevention strategies, proper storage and handling of flammable and combustible materials, use of fire extinguishers, and what to do when a fire occurs on a job site.

  The Fire Prevention and Safety in Construction Environments course covers general fire hazard awareness, prevention, and response for all construction workers. The Fire Watch course is specifically designed for workers assigned to fire watch duty during and after hot work operations, and covers the specific responsibilities and regulations for fire watch personnel.

  The course is currently offered in English. Check eTraining’s course catalog for updates on Spanish-language availability or reach out to us at info@etraintoday.com. 

The Fire Prevention and Safety in Construction Environments course is an online safety training program that teaches construction workers how to recognize fire hazards, prevent fires, and respond appropriately if a fire occurs on the job site. The course covers the chemistry of fire, common ignition sources, fire prevention measures, and emergency response procedures.

Better Training. Better Outcomes.

Fifteen years, 200,000+ professionals certified, and a completion rate roughly double the industry average.

OSHA citation printed on every certificate

Your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance, with no phone calls and no lookups.

No setup. No LMS. Training in minutes.

Pay once, get instant access. No account setup, no downloads, no IT involvement. Works in any browser.

Built for field workers, not classrooms

Grounded in real jobsite operations. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.

Trusted by safety managers & contractors

Used by EHS managers, general contractors and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time.

200,000+
Professionals certified
87%
Completion rate (industry avg <45%)
10M+
Hours of training delivered
15
Years in business

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