Fire Safety: Flammable Liquids Safety Training
This fire safety training course is specifically focused on flammable and combustible liquids—how they ignite, how fires spread through vapors, and how to prevent incidents during storage, handling, and dispensing. Built as a practical fire safety course for workplaces that use solvents, fuels, cleaning chemicals, paints, or similar liquids, it teaches employees the controls that matter most: correct container use, safe storage limits, bonding and grounding, ignition source control, spill readiness, and emergency response.
The course emphasizes workplace fire prevention by showing how flammable liquid vapors behave (including travel and low-area accumulation), how static electricity can ignite vapors during transfer, and how poor housekeeping or improper waste handling can turn small mistakes into major fires. Employees also learn how to respond when something goes wrong—what to do first, what equipment to use, and how to reduce escalation.
If you need fire safety for employees who work around flammable liquids—even occasionally—this training provides clear, job-relevant guidance that supports safer daily operations.
What You’ll Learn
- How flammable liquid fires start (evaporation, vapor travel, ignition, flashback)
- The difference between flammable vs. combustible liquids and why classification matters
- Core workplace fire prevention controls for flammable liquids (storage, segregation, ignition control)
- Safe dispensing and transfer practices, including bonding and grounding
- How to control the hazard of static electricity during pouring, pumping, and drum transfer
- Proper container selection (approved safety cans, closed containers, labeling)
- Spill response steps and first aid basics for common exposure routes
- Fire extinguisher basics for flammable liquid fires and the PASS method
Course Details
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Self Paced Online Training
Assessment: Knowledge quiz with immediate feedback
Certification: Certificate of completion upon passing
Access: Available 24/7 through Training Director LMS
Who Should Take This Course
This fire safety course is designed for:
- Employees who store, use, dispense, or dispose of flammable/combustible liquids
- Maintenance, shop, warehouse, construction, manufacturing, and facility teams
- Supervisors responsible for storage areas, chemical use areas, or housekeeping controls
- Any organization that needs practical fire safety for employees working around flammable liquids
Key Topics Covered
- Flammable liquid hazards beyond fire (explosion risk, toxic exposure, environmental impact)
- Fire triangle and ignition source control in flammable liquid areas
- Storage basics: cabinet use, storage rooms, labeling, and housekeeping expectations
- Secondary containment concepts for bulk storage and waste accumulation
- Drum storage and dispensing: vents, faucets, pumps, and safe setup
- Bonding and grounding methods to prevent static discharge
- Parts cleaning and solvent use controls (bench cans, plunger cans, tanks)
- Oily rag handling and preventing spontaneous combustion
- Emergency response: alarms, evacuation, isolation, reporting
- Fire extinguishers for flammable liquids + PASS method
- Incident reporting and investigation fundamentals
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the training take?
The course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. Employees can pause and resume at their convenience.
Is this training OSHA compliant?
This training is designed to help organizations meet OSHA requirements for workplace safety. It supports fire safety training expectations and workplace fire prevention requirements for employees working with flammable and combustible liquids. This course provides the knowledge component of flammable liquids safety training and should be accompanied by location and company-specific, hands-on instruction. Employers are responsible for ensuring site-specific procedures, hands-on instruction, and any additional requirements applicable to their operations are met.
Do employees receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion, employees can generate a certificate of completion. All progress is stored and can be accessed in the main dashboard under Learner Report.
How often should employees take this training?
We recommend annual fire safety training for all employees who work with flammable liquids. Additional training is required when new chemicals are introduced, procedures change, or when employees demonstrate inadequate knowledge of safe handling practices. Many organizations conduct this training as part of annual safety refresher programs.
Can we track completion?
Yes. Training Director provides real-time tracking of assignments, completion status, and quiz scores, making it easy to verify that all employees have completed their fire safety training.
What is the difference between flammable and combustible liquids?
The training covers this distinction in detail. Flammable liquids have a flashpoint below 100°F (37.8°C) and ignite easily at normal temperatures—examples include gasoline, acetone, and many solvents. Combustible liquids have a flashpoint at or above 100°F and require heating to ignite—examples include diesel fuel, kerosene, and some oils. Understanding this classification is critical for proper storage, handling, and fire prevention controls.
What is bonding and grounding, and why is it important?
Bonding and grounding are essential workplace fire prevention techniques that prevent static electricity buildup during flammable liquid transfer. Grounding connects the containers to the earth to dissipate any static charge. The training explains when bonding and grounding are required, how to do it correctly, and why skipping these steps can cause vapor ignition and flash fires.
Does this training cover spill response procedures?
Yes. The course includes practical spill response guidance including immediate actions, containment methods, cleanup procedures, and reporting requirements. Employees learn how to respond to small spills safely while understanding when to evacuate and call for specialized response. The training emphasizes fire safety for employees by teaching how to prevent spills from becoming ignition sources.
Get Started
Fire Safety Training for Flammable Liquids is included with the Intelligent Plan.
- Sign up - You can begin on the free plan and upgrade when you’re ready to assign courses.
- Complete the company risk assessment (required) - It takes less than 15 minutes. Answer all questions as accurately as possible so we can set up your account correctly.
- Access your dashboard - After submitting the assessment, you’ll be redirected to your dashboard.
- Click Training Director - Start assigning courses to your team.
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