OSHA 10 General Industry (Emergency Action Plans and Fire Protection)

Which of the following would be addressed by an employer completing an EAP template? (Select all that apply.)

Procedures for alerting people about an emergency. Responsibilities to those affected. Evacuation routes.

A massive amount of ammonia gas has been accidentally released near your office. You have a room without windows and relatively tightly sealed doors. Should you shelter in place?

Yes

Why must fire extinguishers be routinely maintained?

To make sure they remain effective

We learned that there is a specific order to use when operating a fire extinguisher. What is the correct order for steps when operating a fire extinguisher?

1. Pull 2. Aim 3. Squeeze 4. Sweep

You need to decide whether to fight a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher. Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher?

Smoke is accumulating on the ceiling, but visibility is good.

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) does which of the following? (Select the 4 answer options that apply.)

Assigns responsibilities to those affected and outlines evacuation routes. Identifies emergencies that might reasonably occur and provides procedures for alerting people about an emergency. Identifies medical response options and designates an assembly area. Provides a way for employees and family members to get information about what is happening.

Who should be trained on the contents of an Emergency Action Plan?

Every employee

What requirements must exit routes meet? (Select the 5 answer options that apply.)

Exit to an outside area Be sufficient for the number of people needing to exit during an emergency Be unlocked Adequately signposted Be sufficiently large

What should you, the worker, be aware of with regard to evacuation procedures at your workplace? (Select the 2 answer options that apply.)

Evacuation plans What to do once the emergency has passed

As long as a fire prevention plan is regularly communicated to employees, it does not need to be written. Is this true or false?

False

Is the emergency exit in this evacuation floor plan in a correct location?

No, because it leads to a restroom

If you are in a tornado situation, which of the following actions would put you in danger?

Hide under a bridge or an overpass

Why is understanding the risks and hazards associated with fires important?

It prevents accidents from occurring in the first place.

How does a Fire Prevention Plan benefit your workplace? (Select the 2 answer options that apply.)

It's less likely that injuries will occur during an emergency. It's less likely that damage will occur during an emergency.

To extinguish a fire with a portable extinguisher, a person must: (Select the 2 answer options that apply.)

Know how to actuate the unit. Know how to apply the agent effectively.

What elements should Emergency Action Plan maps show? (Select the 3 answer options that apply.)

Locations of exits Locations of safety equipment Assembly points

You are working on a large plant floor when you hear an explosion, which is followed by billowing smoke, debris and the fire alarm going off. Should you shelter in place?

No

What elements must be present for fire to exist? (Select the 3 answer options that apply.)

Oxygen Fuel Heat

Portable fire extinguishers contain a limited amount of extinguishing agent and can be discharged in a matter of ______________.

Seconds

Why would sheltering in place under one of these desks be a poor choice in the event of a tornado?

There are windows nearby.

Which of the following are ignition sources? (Select the 5 answer options that apply.)

Static electricity Lightning Hotwork (such as welding, cutting, and brazing) Smoking Electrical and mechanical sparks

You need to decide whether to fight a small fire using a portable fire extinguisher. Which situation indicates a small fire for which it may be appropriate to use a portable fire extinguisher? (2)

The room temperature is only slightly increased.

Gina is about to use a fire extinguisher on a small fire. What factor determines the type of extinguisher she should use?

The type of fire

Why must exit routes follow strict criteria?

To ensure safe and timely evacuation in an emergency

During which events is it most likely that sheltering in place is the best option? (Select the 3 answer options that apply.)

Tornado Chemical release Biological contaminant release

Mark lives in an area that is prone to tornadoes. If a tornado is headed his way, what is one thing Mark should do?

Try to stay in an interior room with no windows.

Which type of fires should you fight with a portable fire extinguisher?

Very small fires that have just started