Fire Safety In Workplace 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Where should a workplace fire emergency action plan (EAP) be kept according to OSHA?
- Only in the HR manager's office
- In a locked safe
- In writing and accessible to employees (Correct answer)
- Posted only on the company intranet
Correct answer: In writing and accessible to employees
OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.38 requires the emergency action plan to be in writing and available for employee review.
Question 2: Which of the following is the correct sequence for using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Push, Aim, Spray, Sweep
- Pull, Activate, Spray, Step back
- Point, Aim, Squeeze, Spray
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
The PASS technique stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
Question 3: What is a 'designated assembly point' in workplace fire safety?
- Where fire extinguishers are stored
- A pre-assigned outdoor location where employees gather after evacuation (Correct answer)
- The office where headcount is reported
- Where first aid kits are located
Correct answer: A pre-assigned outdoor location where employees gather after evacuation
A designated assembly point is a predetermined safe outdoor area where all employees gather so accountability can be confirmed after an evacuation.
Question 4: Which workplace material is considered a Class A fire fuel?
- Gasoline
- Magnesium shavings
- Paper and wood (Correct answer)
- Cooking oil
Correct answer: Paper and wood
Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as paper, wood, cloth, and certain plastics.
Question 5: An employee notices a fire exit door is blocked by stored boxes. What is the correct action?
- Report it to a supervisor or safety officer immediately (Correct answer)
- Move the boxes during the next scheduled break
- Note it in the next safety meeting agenda
- Ignore it if there is another exit nearby
Correct answer: Report it to a supervisor or safety officer immediately
Blocked fire exits are an OSHA violation and an immediate safety hazard that must be corrected right away.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a fire warden (floor warden) in a workplace?
- To fight fires using extinguishers
- To ensure all personnel evacuate safely and account for employees (Correct answer)
- To call the fire department on behalf of the company
- To inspect fire extinguishers monthly
Correct answer: To ensure all personnel evacuate safely and account for employees
Fire wardens are responsible for directing personnel during evacuation and conducting headcounts at the assembly point.
Question 7: When should a portable fire extinguisher NOT be used by an employee?
- When the fire involves paper
- When the fire is larger than a small trash can or spreading rapidly (Correct answer)
- When the fire is in a break room
- When the extinguisher is less than 5 years old
Correct answer: When the fire is larger than a small trash can or spreading rapidly
Employees should only use extinguishers on small, incipient-stage fires; larger or spreading fires require immediate evacuation.
Fire Safety In Workplace 3
Where should a workplace fire emergency action plan (EAP) be kept according to OSHA?