F80 Fire Safety Procedures 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The extinguisher requires maintenance or follow-up action

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Welding or cutting in a facility

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure safe evacuation is possible within the required time

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Answer

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

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