bizSAFE Emergency Preparedness

Question 1

Under Singapore's Fire Safety Act, what must every workplace have?

Accepted Answer

An approved fire safety plan including fire detection systems, extinguishers, evacuation routes, and trained fire wardens

Answer

Only a fire extinguisher at the entrance

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Only a fire alarm

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Only a first aid kit

Question 2

How often must fire drills be conducted in a Singapore workplace?

Accepted Answer

At least once every 6 months for most workplaces

Answer

Once every 5 years

Answer

Only after a fire incident

Answer

Only during bizSAFE audits

Question 3

What is the role of a Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) in a Singapore workplace?

Accepted Answer

To respond to workplace emergencies including fire, medical emergencies, chemical spills, and natural disasters

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To manage the company's finances during a crisis

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To negotiate with insurance companies

Answer

To file police reports only

Question 4

What first aid requirements exist under Singapore WSH regulations?

Accepted Answer

Employers must provide first aid equipment, trained first aiders, and a designated first aid room for larger workplaces

Answer

No first aid is required

Answer

Only a first aid kit is needed

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First aid is the responsibility of nearby hospitals only

Question 5

What is an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and is it required in Singapore workplaces?

Accepted Answer

A mandatory plan detailing procedures for various emergency scenarios, evacuation routes, assembly points, and emergency contacts

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An optional document for large companies only

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A government-issued template that cannot be modified

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A plan only for construction sites

Question 6

What class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical fires in a Singapore workplace?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide (CO2) or dry chemical powder extinguisher

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Class A (water) extinguisher

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Class K (wet chemical) extinguisher

Answer

Foam extinguisher