Fire Safety Procedures Flashcards

Which federal agency sets fire safety standards for workplaces in the United States?

Answer: OSHA

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) establishes and enforces fire prevention and emergency action plan requirements for US workplaces.

What does a yellow tag on a fire extinguisher indicate during an inspection?

Answer: The extinguisher requires maintenance or follow-up action

A yellow tag indicates the extinguisher has a deficiency requiring attention before it is fully serviceable.

A hot-work permit is required before which type of activity?

Answer: Welding or cutting in a facility

Hot-work permits are required for welding, cutting, grinding, and similar spark-producing activities that can ignite surrounding combustible materials.

What is the purpose of the occupancy load limit posted at a building entrance?

Answer: To ensure safe evacuation is possible within the required time

Occupancy limits are set so that all occupants can safely evacuate the building within the time allowed by the fire protection design.

Which extinguishing agent works by displacing oxygen and is especially useful in enclosed server rooms?

Answer: Carbon dioxide (CO2)

CO2 extinguishes fires by displacing the oxygen in an enclosed space, leaving no residue harmful to electronic equipment.

If a stairwell door is hot to the touch during a fire evacuation, what should you do?

Answer: Do not open it; find an alternate escape route

A hot door indicates fire or intense heat on the other side; opening it could cause a backdraft or allow deadly gases to enter.

Which document must employers with 10 or more employees maintain and communicate to all staff under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38?

Answer: An Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires employers with 10 or more employees to have a written Emergency Action Plan that covers fire evacuation procedures.