EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS AND FIRE PROTECTION quiz part 3 (1-1)

Fire Prevention Plan What do you think Madison needs to include in the fire prevention training plan? a) individual roles and responsibilities b) Threats, hazards, and protective actions c) Local restaurants d) Pet shelters e) Notification, warning, and communications procedures f) Means for locating family members in an emergency g) Emergency response procedures h) Evacuation, shelter, and accountability procedures i) Location and use of common emergency equipment j) Emergency shutdown procedures

a,b, e,f, g,h,i,j "Individual roles and responsibilities", "Threats, hazards, and protective actions", "Notification, warning, and communications procedures", "Means for locating family members in an emergency", "Emergency response procedures", "Evacuation, shelter, and accountability procedures", "Location and use of common emergency equipment", "Emergency shutdown procedures" are the correct answers.

Emergency Action Plan Which of the following would be addressed by an employer completing an EAP template? a) Procedures for alerting people about an emergency. b) Responsibilities to those affected. c) Evacuation routes.

"Procedures for alerting people about an emergency.", "Responsibilities to those affected.", "Evacuation routes." are the correct answers.

Evacuation Prior to fighting any fire with a portable fire extinguisher, what should you take into account? a) Fire size b) Type of flame c) Atmosphere in the vicinity of the fire d) Fire fighter's evacuation path e) How many people are evacuating

a,c,d "Fire size", "Atmosphere in the vicinity of the fire", "Fire fighter's evacuation path" are the correct answers.

Types of fire extinguishers We learned that there is a specific order to use when operating a fire extinguisher. See if you can place the steps in the correct order. a) Squeeze b) Sweep c) Pull d) Aim

c,d,a,b Well done. The P.A.S.S. technique is an easy way to remember the sequence of steps used to operate a fire extinguisher.

Shelter-in-Place Miguel is taking some tools to a remote work site area in the country when he sees a tornado drop down from the storm cloud on his left. He stops his truck and gets out looking for the best possible location for a shelter. Where should Miguel go?

culvert

Shelter-in-Place You are working at a beachfront facility that has very solid construction. You have finished helping to secure the facility prior to the arrival of a large hurricane. Some of your colleagues say they are going to ride out the storm at the facility but you know there is still time to follow the published evacuation route. Should you shelter in place? yes or no

no You should not shelter in place under these circumstances. Hurricanes can create powerful waves and destructive winds, and a beachfront facility will be one of the first places hit by the hurricane's winds, storm surge, and any flying debris.

A fire prevention plan defines the training required for all employees who have responsibilities in the plan. Is this statement true or false?

true

A fire prevention plan describes all the major fire hazards at the workplace that initiate or contribute to the spread of a fire. Is this statement true or false?

true

Fire Prevention Plan A fire prevention plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and be made available to employees for review. However, if an employer has 10 or fewer employees, they may communicate the plan orally to employees. Is this statement true or false?

true

Shelter-in-Place 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 your shelter in place? yes or no

yes Correct. You should shelter in place under these circumstances. Your office is a safe enough environment that you would encounter more hazards by leaving rather than sheltering in place.

Shelter-in-Place 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? yes or no

no You should not shelter in place under these circumstances. When there is a building fire, you must always try to evacuate. If your exit route is blocked, stay in a room with the door closed and signal for help using a bright-colored cloth at a window and try calling 911.

Shelter-in-Place You hear the tornado warning alarm sounding as you are working in your second story office area. There are a lot of windows in this large area of low cubicles. There is an interior stairwell that leads to a basement area. Should you shelter in place? yes or no

no You should not shelter in place under these circumstances. Whenever you're inside during a tornado, you should always go to an interior room at the lowest level possible in the building.

Fire Prevention Plan Which elements do you think need to go in a fire prevention plan? a) Means of reporting fires and other emergencies b) Evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments c) Procedures for employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate d) Vacation schedules for all employees e) Accounting for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed f) Rescue and medical duties for employees performing them g) Names or job titles of persons who can be contacted h) Locations of supply closets

a,b,c,e,f,g "Means of reporting fires and other emergencies", "Evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments", "Procedures for employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate", "Accounting for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed", "Rescue and medical duties for employees performing them", "Names or job titles of persons who can be contacted" are the correct answers.