OSHA Fire Assessment

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

Days. Hours. Minutes. Seconds.*

While you are working at your desk, you smell fire. Within seconds, the fire alarm sounds. What should you do?

Go through your overhead bins and take your most important binders. Quickly take all the family photos in your workstation. Remain calm and immediately exit the building.*

Which of the following components is included in an employer's fire prevention plan?

All answer choices are components of a fire prevention plan.* Building systems and equipment in place to control ignitions or fires Major fire hazards that could contribute to the spread of a fire. Proper handling, storage and control procedures for fire hazards. Responsibilities for controlling hazards and maintaining systems. Training for all employees who have responsibilities in the plan.

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a fire involving electrical/energized electrical equipment?

Class A. Class B. Class C.* Class D.

What class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for involving a flammable liquid?

Class A. Class B.* Class C. Class D.

Which statement indicates an unsafe practice for fire prevention and protection?

Clean up spills of combustible liquids promptly. Practice safe storage requirements for hazardous materials. Smoke cigarettes near flammable or combustible liquids.*

You are escaping from a fire that is generating quite a bit of smoke. Which of these choices is an unsafe practice?

Cover your mouth to keep from breathing in fumes. Cover your nose to keep from breathing in fumes. Take deep breaths to help you stay calm.*

You need to go through a closed door to escape a fire. Which action should you take?

Do not feel the door as it may be warm. Feel the door first using the back of your hand.* Feel the door first using your elbow.

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?

It is difficult to approach the fire because of the heat. Smoke is accumulating on the ceiling, but visibility is good. Special personal protective equipment is required.*

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 quickly filling the room, decreasing visibility. The room temperature is only slightly increased.* You must crawl on the floor due to heat or smoke.