Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the Hierarchy of Control levels of actions and explain how the tiered approach can lead to implementing inherently safer systems. 
  • Describe possible actions within each level of the Hierarchy of Controls that can be taken to lower firefighter exposure and reduce cancer risk. 

Course Lessons

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Course Introduction
0:05
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Hierarchy of Controls
0:03
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Personal Protective Equipment
0:05
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Administrative Controls
0:07
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Engineering Controls
0:04
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Substitution
0:05
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Elimination
0:02
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Hierarchy of Controls Summary
0:02
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National Firefighter Registry for Cancer
0:08
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Course Completion
0:02

Applicable NFPA Standards

NFPA 1001 (2019): 4.3.1
NFPA 1010 (2024): 6.3.1

Prerequisites

A working knowledge of the thermal and chemical exposures associated with firefighting is needed to understand the content presented in this course. We encourage you to take the Foundations: Thermal and Chemical Exposures in the Fire Service lesson before completing this course.