OSHA-10 Emergency Action Plans and Fire Protection

What is a fire?

a very rapid chemical reaction between oxygen and a combustible material, which results in the release of heat, light, flames, and smoke

What is an emergency action plan?

a written document required by particular OSHA standards

What may be generated when transferring liquids, gases, or solids through pipes or hoses

Static electricity

When should you learn the exit routes for where you work?

Before the emergency

DO EAP's create rescue and medical duties for specific employees?

Yes

for a fire to exist, what 4 elements must be present at the same time?

•Enough oxygen to sustain combustion •Enough heat to raise the material to its ignition temperature •Some sort of fuel or combustible •The chemical reaction that is fire

What does shelter in place mean?

To take shelter where you are

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? a.Yes b.No

B

You can prevent fires by

cleaning spills of flammable liquids properly, disposing of combustible scrap in covered metal receptacles, not smoking near flammable or combustible liquids, etc.

How often should employees be retrained as to the Emergency Action plan

Annually- every year

a Class K extinguisher is used for?

Combustible cooking media/vegetable or animal oils and fats

a Class D extinguisher is used for?

Combustible metals (such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium)

what needs to be done when transferring liquids, gases, or solids through pipes or hoses

it's necessary to "bond" containers when flammables are being transferred from one to the other and have the receiving container in contact with the ground.

When it comes to an emergency, what is the first decision that needs to be made

whether to stay put or get out.

An emergency action plan contains

• actions that must be taken to ensure employee safety in emergencies. •Uses floor plans/maps to show emergency escape routes. •Covers reasonably expected emergencies.

do EAP's need to have a way to report fires and other emergencies?

Yes

a Class B extinguisher is used for?

Flammables/liquids, gases, greases

a good emergency evacuation floor plans should have

-primary and secondary exits, -not have emergency exits in restrooms, -exit away from rooms with hazardous materials, -not exit into narrow passages, designate an assembly area, -not require the use of elevators to reach an emergency exit, - indicate which exits have wheelchair access, and -indicate the employee's current location.

When it comes to fire extinguishers what does PASS mean?

1. PULL the pin. 2. Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle (or its horn or hose) at the base of the fire. 3. Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent 4.Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to be out.

How many types of fire extinguishers are there?

5

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? a.True b.False

A

Which of the following would be addressed by an employer completing an EAP template? Select all that apply. a.Procedures for alerting people about an emergency. b.Responsibilities to those affected. c.Evacuation routes.

A,B,C

Prior to fighting any fire with a portable fire extinguisher, what should you take into account? Select all that apply. 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,B,C,D

What is required of an exit route?

Adequately signposted, exit to an outside area, be unlocked, be sufficiently large, as well as being enough for the number of people needing to exit during an emergency.

a Class C extinguisher is used for?

Electrical/energized electrical equipment

Who is responsibility is it to create an Emergency Action Plan

Employer

Who is responsible to train employees on the Emergency Action Plan

Employer

If you have any doubt about your ability to fight a fire, what should you do?

Evacuate immediately!

A well developed emergency action plan and proper employee training will result in:

Fewer and less severe employee injuries

What can occur when liquids, gases, or solids through pipes or hoses combine with static electricity?

Fire

a Class A extinguisher is used for?

Ordinary combustible material fires (such as wood, cloth, paper)

should you get out or shelter in place during a tornado, or when chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants are released

Shelter in place

what goes into the decision to evacuate a workplace?

The extent or location of the emergency or even the type of building in which it is occurring.

What are "fire watches"

They monitor hot work sites to make sure that conditions don't change when combustible materials can't be effectively removed, protected, or shielded.

Do EAP's contain names of job titles for people who can be contacted in an emergency?

Yes

Do EAP's need to have a way to account for all employees after an evacuation?

Yes

do EAP's have a plan for employees who remain to operate critical operations before they evacuate in an emergency?

Yes

should employees participate in drills concerning the Emergency Action Plan?

Yes

What does "hot work" require?

a fire watch

What should Emergency exit plan maps clearly show?

locations of exits, safety equipment like fire extinguishers, and assembly points.

what are situations that could create problems during a fire?

obstructing fire doors and shutters, blocking the path to a fire extinguisher, propping open emergency doors, etc.

Who do you report obvious fire hazards to?

supervisor

When it comes to fires what is a critical decision that needs to be made when planning?

whether or not employees should fight a small fire with a portable fire extinguisher or simply evacuate

What are some reasons a workplace may need to be evacuated?

•Fires •Explosions •Floods •Earthquakes •Hurricanes •Tornadoes •Toxic material releases •Radiological and biological accidents •Civil disturbances •Workplace violence

If you are outside during a tornado you should:

•Get inside a building, if possible. •If shelter is not available or there is no time to get indoors, lie in a ditch or low-lying area, or crouch near a strong building. •Use your arms to protect your head and neck.

if you are inside during a tornado you should:

•Go to an interior room, hallway, storm cellar, basement, or the lowest level of the building. •Get away from windows. •Go to the center of the room. •Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums or cafeterias. •Get under a piece of sturdy furniture. •Use your arms to protect your head and neck. •If in a mobile home, get out and find shelter elsewhere.

If you are in a moving vehicle during a tornado, you should:

•Never try to "out-drive" a tornado. •Get out of the vehicle and get away from it. Take shelter in a nearby building or lay down in a ditch or low-lying area. •Do not hide under a bridge or overpass.

What are some common ignition sources?

•Open flames (such as pilot fires) •Smoking •Static electricity •Hotwork (such as welding, cutting, and brazing) •Electrical and mechanical sparks •Lightning

what should a Fire Prevention Plan contain?

•floor plans/maps to show emergency escape routes. •Tells employees what actions to take. •Covers reasonably expected emergencies.