OSHA 10 - Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention

Question 1: Which of the following are examples of OSHA standards for housekeeping?

a) Keeping all workplaces, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms clean, orderly, and sanitary c) Keeping aisles and passageways clear and in good repair, with no materials or obstructions that might create a hazard e) Making sure that working surfaces are cleared of debris, especially solid and liquid wastes, at the end of each work shift or job

Question 8: Which class of fire extinguisher would be best suited to extinguish a fire from burning plastic?

Class A

Quiz Question 8: Which class of fire extinguisher would be best suited to put out a wood fire?

Class A

Quiz Question 6: Which of the following is an example of an electricity hazard?

Damaged extension cords

Quiz Question 2: Which of the following is not an example of a fire hazard?

Obstructed exit door

Quiz Question 9: An employer must have and maintain an employee alarm system that _____

is distinctive and recognized by all employees

Question 5: Per OSHA, no materials or equipment may be placed within the exit route, even on a temporary basis.

True

Question 2: According to OSHA, exit doors must be _________________.

able to be opened at all times from the inside

Quiz Question 5: An exit sign must be:

Illuminated by a reliable light source

Question 5: What are some ways you as an employee can maintain a safe workplace?

a) Unblock any exit routes and hallways c) Replace fire extinguishers that do not work

Question 6: During an evacuation, it is imperative that the employer gives someone the task of _____________ all employees.

accounting for

Quiz Question 10: An emergency action plan contains which of the following? a) Emergency evacuation procedures b) Floor plans or maps showing escape routes c) Employee and employer responsibilities during an emergency d) All of the above

d) All of the above

Question 1: Exit routes must be ____________ and _______________.

free, unobstructed

Quiz Question 4: Exit routes must be __________ and_______________

free, unobstructed

Question 3: How many exit routes must a building have?

Enough to ensure that everyone in the workplace can evacuate safely

Quiz Question 1: The 3 parts of an exit route are the exit access, exit, and ___________.

Exit discharge

Question 1: Which of the following is not a part of an exit route?

Exit lookup

Question 3: The emergency action plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review, no matter how many employees the company has.

False

Question 4: Employer alarm systems must use the same signal for each purpose and comply with OSHA requirements.

False

Question 4: True or False: Poorly designed exit routes and evacuation plans have never led to a tragic incident.

False

Question 7: If an employee loses an eye during a work-related accident, the employer must notify OSHA within:

24 hours

Quiz Question 7: An emergency response coordinator is responsible for all of the following, except:

Attempting to put a fire, no matter the size

Question 1: The emergency action plan covers all types of emergencies, except ______________.

Computer hacking

Question 7: Which class of fire extinguisher would be best suited to put out a grease fire?

Class B

Question 6: Which class of fire extinguisher would be best suited to put out an electrical fire?

Class C

Question 3: In the previous case study, which of the following OSHA standards did the stores violate? A) An exit route must be unobstructed B) An exit door must be unlocked C) Each exit route must be illuminated adequately D) All of the Above

D) All of the Above

Question 2: An emergency action plan contains which of the following? A) Emergency evacuation procedures B) Floor plans or maps showing escape routes C) Employee and employer responsibilities during an emergency D) All of the above

D) All of the above

Question 4: An emergency response coordinator is responsible for which of the following? A) Directing the emergency activities, including much of the communication B) Ordering an evacuation and making sure that emergency services are contacted C) Answering questions or providing information about the emergency action plan D) All of the above

D) All of the above

Question 2: An employer must have and maintain an employee alarm system that ______________.

Is distinctive and recognized by all employees

Quiz Question 3: What was the main factor that contributed to the loss of life in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory tragedy?

Locked stairwell doors

Question 2: Which is not an example of a fire hazard?

Rubber pipes

Question 3: If portable fire extinguishers are provided for employee use, the employer must mount, locate, an d identity them so that workers can access them without subjecting themselves to possible injury.

True

Question 4: Using ground fault circuit interrupts is an effective way to eliminate electrical hazards.

True

Question 5: An evacuation warden checks offices, restrooms, and other areas to make sure all workers have evacuated the area.

True