COSS Emergency Action Plans and Fire Safety 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a fire brigade in a workplace as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.156?

Accepted Answer

To perform interior structural firefighting and emergency rescue at the facility

Answer

To replace municipal fire department response

Answer

Only to conduct monthly fire drills

Answer

To inspect fire suppression systems

Question 2

The OSHA standard that covers fixed extinguishing systems in general industry is:

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.159

Answer

29 CFR 1910.155

Answer

29 CFR 1910.157

Answer

29 CFR 1910.38

Question 3

In fire risk assessment, what does 'fire loading' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The total amount of combustible material in a space expressed in terms of heat release potential

Answer

The electrical load that causes ignition

Answer

The weight capacity of a fire exit stairway

Answer

The number of occupants in a building during a fire

Question 4

What does the 'A' rating on a portable fire extinguisher indicate?

Accepted Answer

The extinguisher's effectiveness on ordinary combustibles like wood and paper

Answer

The extinguisher is approved for all fire classes

Answer

The agent type (aqueous)

Answer

The annual inspection status

Question 5

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, employers who provide portable fire extinguishers for employee use must ensure employees receive training in which frequency?

Accepted Answer

Upon initial assignment and annually thereafter

Answer

Once at initial employment only

Answer

Every three years

Answer

Only when a new extinguisher type is introduced

Question 6

Which NFPA standard is the primary reference for emergency egress and exit requirements in occupational safety?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)

Answer

NFPA 10

Answer

NFPA 13

Answer

NFPA 72