Fire Watch is a critical safety role in various industries, particularly in construction and manufacturing, where the risk of fires is elevated due to the nature of the work being performed. The person designated as a Fire Watch is responsible for keeping a vigilant eye on areas where hot work is being performed, ready to act immediately to extinguish small fires or alert others to the danger if a fire becomes uncontrollable.
The goal of this Fire Watch Course is to provide a knowledgeable understanding on the role and responsiblities of a Fire Watch as determined by OSHA regulations 1910.252, 1910.133 and 1910.38. These standards are crucial for setting the stage on how these regulations ensure safety during potentially hazardous work activities, such as welding, cutting, and other hot work. OSHA, as a regulatory body, emphasizes the importance of specific standards designed to protect both property and personnel from the dangers of fire in workplaces where hot work occurs.
