LSSC Safety and Compliance 2

Question 1

A small wastebasket fire starts in the staff workroom. Which fire extinguisher class is designed for ordinary combustibles like paper and wood?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Class A extinguishers are rated for ordinary combustibles such as paper, cloth, wood, and cardboard.

Question 2

What does the PASS acronym describe when operating a portable fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Question 3

Under the ADA, which question may library staff legally ask a patron whose dog's role as a service animal is not obvious?

Accepted Answer

Is the dog required because of a disability, and what task has it been trained to perform?

Answer

ADA rules limit staff to two questions: whether the animal is required because of a disability and what work or task it has been trained to perform.

Question 4

A staff member wants to check the hazards and first-aid steps for a new cleaning solvent. Which document should they consult?

Accepted Answer

The product's Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to keep Safety Data Sheets that list chemical hazards, handling, and first aid.

Question 5

Under the federal Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), what must a library adopt to receive E-rate discounts for internet access?

Accepted Answer

Technology protection measures (filters) and an internet safety policy

Answer

CIPA requires libraries receiving E-rate or certain LSTA funds to use filtering technology and adopt an internet safety policy.

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