Fire Safety In Workplace 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does it mean when a fire door is labeled 'keep closed'?
- The door is decorative and not an exit
- The door must remain closed at all times to act as a fire barrier (Correct answer)
- The door should only be opened during drills
- The door leads to a hazardous area
Correct answer: The door must remain closed at all times to act as a fire barrier
Fire doors labeled 'keep closed' must remain shut to prevent fire and smoke from spreading between compartments of a building.
Question 2: Which of the following is a common cause of workplace fires related to heating equipment?
- Using LED light bulbs
- Placing combustible materials too close to portable heaters (Correct answer)
- Running HVAC systems at full capacity
- Using central heating systems
Correct answer: Placing combustible materials too close to portable heaters
Portable space heaters are a leading cause of workplace fires when combustibles such as paper or curtains are placed within the clearance zone.
Question 3: An employee with a mobility impairment cannot use the stairs during a fire evacuation. What is the recommended procedure?
- Use the elevator to evacuate
- Wait in a designated area of refuge and notify emergency responders (Correct answer)
- Be carried down the stairs by a coworker immediately
- Shelter under a desk on the same floor
Correct answer: Wait in a designated area of refuge and notify emergency responders
Areas of refuge are designated safe locations near stairwells where mobility-impaired individuals wait for assistance from trained rescue personnel.
Question 4: What hazard is created when flammable liquids are stored in non-approved containers in the workplace?
- Increased risk of contamination
- Greater risk of vapor ignition and rapid fire spread (Correct answer)
- Reduced evaporation rate
- Corrosion of storage shelving
Correct answer: Greater risk of vapor ignition and rapid fire spread
Non-approved containers may allow flammable vapors to escape, creating an ignition risk that approved safety containers are designed to prevent.
Question 5: Which workplace scenario requires a Class K fire extinguisher?
- A data center with computer equipment
- A machine shop with metal shavings
- A commercial kitchen with cooking oils and fats (Correct answer)
- A warehouse storing cardboard boxes
Correct answer: A commercial kitchen with cooking oils and fats
Class K extinguishers are specifically designed for fires involving cooking oils and animal fats at high temperatures, common in commercial kitchens.
Question 6: What is the primary function of a 'fire watch' in the workplace?
- To monitor employees during a fire drill
- To observe an area for fire hazards during and after hot work operations (Correct answer)
- To inspect fire sprinkler heads quarterly
- To stand guard at fire exits during business hours
Correct answer: To observe an area for fire hazards during and after hot work operations
A fire watch involves a designated person monitoring an area during and for a period after hot work to detect any smoldering or fire that may develop.
Question 7: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which type of label information helps employees identify fire risks from chemicals?
- The product's expiration date
- The GHS pictogram showing a flame (Correct answer)
- The manufacturer's contact information
- The product's country of origin
Correct answer: The GHS pictogram showing a flame
The GHS flame pictogram on chemical labels indicates that a substance is flammable or combustible, alerting employees to fire hazards.
Fire Safety In Workplace 5
What does it mean when a fire door is labeled 'keep closed'?