Fire Safety Emergency Action Plans and Incident Command

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38, which of the following is a REQUIRED element of a written Emergency Action Plan?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency

Answer

A floor plan with sprinkler head locations marked

Answer

The annual cost of fire suppression system maintenance

Answer

Contact information for the local fire marshal's office

Question 2

In the Incident Command System (ICS), who holds ultimate responsibility for all incident management activities?

Accepted Answer

The Incident Commander

Answer

The Safety Officer

Answer

The Operations Section Chief

Answer

The Logistics Section Chief

Question 3

What is the purpose of an employee accountability system as part of an Emergency Action Plan?

Accepted Answer

To confirm all employees have evacuated and identify anyone unaccounted for after a fire alarm

Answer

To document employee attendance for payroll purposes during evacuations

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To assign employees to firefighting teams based on their physical fitness level

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To ensure employees return to work promptly after false alarms

Question 4

An Emergency Action Plan is REQUIRED by OSHA in written form when a workplace has more than how many employees?

Accepted Answer

10 employees

Answer

5 employees

Answer

25 employees

Answer

50 employees

Question 5

Which ICS principle ensures that no supervisor is responsible for more than a manageable number of subordinates during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Span of control

Answer

Unity of command

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Modular organization

Answer

Comprehensive resource management

Question 6

Before firefighters arrive at an emergency, who is responsible for implementing the Emergency Action Plan and directing initial employee response?

Accepted Answer

Designated emergency coordinators or wardens identified in the EAP

Answer

The most senior employee present, regardless of training

Answer

The building's sprinkler system technician

Answer

Any employee certified in first aid