OSHA: Responding to an Emergency

A hazardous material spill or leak could result in:

-Evacuation of a few people -Evacuation of a section of a facility -Property damage

If you are unable to extinguish a fire, you should:

-Leave the area immediately -Pull the nearest fire alarm -Report the fire

When evacuating during a fire, you should:

-Move away from fire or smoke -Do not panic -Touch doors with the back of your hand to determine if they are hot before opening them

After an evacuation, you may re-enter the building:

After receiving an "all clear" signal from emergency personnel

While evacuating during a disaster, you should:

-Be aware of constantly changing variables -Assess the situation -Anticipate what may happen next as a result of the disaster

After witnessing a hazardous material leak or spill, you should:

-Evacuate the site -Warn others to stay away -Call for help

Tim tosses his cigarette butt into the trashcan, not realizing that it is full of paper. Soon, a small fire begins to burn inside the trashcan. Should Tim attempt to put the cigarette out?

-Yes, because it is a contained fire -Yes, because Tim has been trained on how to use a fire extinguisher

You are working in your office when you hear the fire alarm. Put the following steps in the order they should be completed for safe evacuation

1. Safely stop work activities 2. Begin evacuation 3. Close your office door, but do not lock it 4. Follow your evacuation route out of the building 5. Use the nearest safe stairs and move to the closest exit out the building

Who should attempt clean-up operations after a hazardous materials leak or spill?

Authorized and trained personnel

During a fire evacuation, if a door is hot to the touch, you should:

Find an alternative route

Your coworker, Alan, is using a box cutter to trim molded plastic pieces when he slips and cuts himself. Your first step is to:

Take the necessary precautions to ensure you are following your company's blood borne pathogens plan