CSS Personal Protective Equipment and Fire Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the flash point of a flammable liquid as classified under OSHA's Flammable Liquids standard?
- Below 73°F (22.8°C)
- Below 100°F (37.8°C) (Correct answer)
- Between 100°F and 140°F
- Above 140°F (60°C)
Correct answer: Below 100°F (37.8°C)
OSHA classifies a flammable liquid as one with a flash point below 100°F (37.8°C) and a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 psia at 100°F.
Question 2: Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment, and extinguishing agents used must be non-conductive to protect the firefighter.
Question 3: What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for use on Class A, B, and C fires?
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Dry chemical (ABC-rated) (Correct answer)
- Wet chemical
- Water-based extinguisher
Correct answer: Dry chemical (ABC-rated)
ABC-rated dry chemical extinguishers contain monoammonium phosphate and are effective against ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical fires.
Question 4: According to OSHA, how frequently must portable fire extinguishers be subjected to a formal annual inspection?
- Monthly
- Every 6 months
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every 3 years
Correct answer: Annually
OSHA 1910.157 requires that portable fire extinguishers be subjected to an annual inspection by a qualified person, in addition to monthly visual checks.
Question 5: Which OSHA standard requires employers to establish and implement an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
- 29 CFR 1910.38 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.119
- 29 CFR 1910.155
- 29 CFR 1910.147
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.38
29 CFR 1910.38 requires employers with more than 10 employees to have a written Emergency Action Plan covering evacuation, emergency reporting, and employee roles.
Question 6: What is the minimum distance OSHA recommends maintaining between a sprinkler head deflector and stored materials?
- 12 inches
- 18 inches (Correct answer)
- 24 inches
- 36 inches
Correct answer: 18 inches
OSHA requires at least 18 inches of clearance below sprinkler heads to ensure the water spray pattern is not obstructed by stored materials.
CSS Personal Protective Equipment and Fire Safety 2
What is the flash point of a flammable liquid as classified under OSHA's Flammable Liquids standard?