F80 F80 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 3

Question 1

What distinguishes a 'hazard' from a 'risk' in fire prevention terminology?

Accepted Answer

A hazard is a source of potential harm while risk is the likelihood and severity of that harm occurring

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They are interchangeable terms with the same meaning

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A risk is physical and a hazard is theoretical

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A hazard only applies to natural disasters

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios would be classified as the HIGHEST risk during a fire risk assessment of a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

Blocked emergency exits on a floor housing non-ambulatory residents

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A storage closet with cleaning supplies on the ground floor

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A kitchen with a grease buildup on the exhaust hood

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An expired fire extinguisher in the lobby

Question 3

What is the recommended first step when beginning a systematic fire hazard identification process for a commercial building?

Accepted Answer

Review the building's occupancy classification, construction type, and existing fire protection features

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Install new fire alarms throughout the building

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Immediately evacuate all occupants

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Contact the insurance company for a policy review

Question 4

In a quantitative risk assessment, what does the formula 'Risk = Probability x Consequence' help determine?

Accepted Answer

The relative priority of identified hazards for mitigation efforts

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The exact date a fire will occur

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The number of fire extinguishers required

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The minimum staffing level for fire watch

Question 5

An inspector identifies that a building's fire alarm system has not been tested in over three years. Under risk assessment principles, what should this be categorized as?

Accepted Answer

An increased risk due to unknown system reliability

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An acceptable maintenance delay

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A code violation only, not a risk factor

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A minor administrative issue

Question 6

Which risk control measure is considered MOST effective according to the hierarchy of controls?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating the hazard entirely from the environment

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Providing personal protective equipment to occupants

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Installing warning signs near hazardous areas

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Training employees on emergency procedures