29 CFR 1910.39 / 1910.157
Fire Prevention & Extinguishers
What Fire Prevention & Extinguishers requires
A written fire prevention plan listing major fire hazards, plus extinguisher inspection records. If you expect employees to use extinguishers, they must be trained when hired and annually after that.
Who must be trained: Employees exposed to this hazard, before the exposure begins.
What must be on file: Written fire prevention plan, Monthly extinguisher inspection log, Annual extinguisher service records.
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- Fire hazards in your workplace
- Extinguisher use (PASS) if employees are expected to fight fires
- Reporting and evacuation
Documents you need
- Written fire prevention plan
- Monthly extinguisher inspection log
- Annual extinguisher service records
What we track
- Employee name and role
- Course completed and date
- Score and pass/fail
- Certificate on file
- Retraining due date
The inspection moment
"Show me your extinguisher inspection log for the last 12 months."
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29 CFR 1910.39 — Fire prevention plans on osha.gov
This page was last reviewed on September 4, 2026. Educational summary only. Consult the full text of the standard and any applicable state plan for the authoritative requirements. Not legal advice.