Fire extinguishers are only valuable safety devices when you know how to use them. If knowing how to use a fire extinguisher is required for your position, you are encouraged to register for one of the fire extinguisher training sessions.
Some positions identified that qualify for require training include:
- Campus Incident Response Team (CIRT) members
- Security personnel
- Faculty, students and staff who are assigned to work or study in a laboratory using flammable and/or combustible liquids or chemicals for the purpose of research or instructional needs
- Facilities and maintenance staff
- Sports and Recreation Services staff
- Fine Arts – theatres, workshops
- Resident Assistants
- Food Services - staff members who work in kitchens or cooking operations where commercial cooking devices are used
- Student Union event staff
Do you need training? To register for training contact safety.services@uleth.ca
Check out this interactive tutorial on how to use a fire extinguisher.