Safety and Compliance Flashcards

Which fire extinguisher class is intended for fires involving energized electrical equipment such as computers?

Answer: Class C

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents that are safe on energized electrical equipment.

What is the recommended technique for lifting a heavy box of books?

Answer: Bend the knees, keep the load close, and lift with the legs

Bending the knees and keeping the load close to the body uses the legs and lowers the risk of back injury.

A young child appears to have been left alone in the library at closing time. What should staff typically do according to an unattended child policy?

Answer: Have two staff members stay with the child and contact a parent or, if needed, police

Unattended child policies usually have two staff members wait with the child and contact guardians or authorities, never transporting the child themselves.

Which of the following is generally a factor in a fair use analysis under Section 107?

Answer: The effect of the use on the potential market for the work

Section 107 lists four factors, including the effect of the use on the potential market for or value of the work.

During a lockdown for an active threat, which action is generally recommended for staff?

Answer: Lock or barricade doors, turn off lights, silence phones, and stay out of sight

Lockdown procedures focus on securing rooms, staying hidden and quiet, and waiting for law enforcement to give the all clear.

What is the minimum clear width the ADA generally requires for an accessible route, such as an aisle between stacks?

Answer: 36 inches

The 2010 ADA Standards set a minimum clear width of 36 inches for accessible routes, with brief narrowing to 32 inches allowed.

Why should staff avoid propping open a fire-rated door in the library?

Answer: Fire doors are designed to close to slow the spread of fire and smoke

Fire-rated doors must close and latch to divide the building into compartments that slow fire and smoke.