NANTeL Industrial and Fire Safety 2

Question 1

Which class of fire extinguisher is specifically rated for use on electrical equipment fires?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are rated for energized electrical equipment fires.

Question 2

In a nuclear facility, what does the acronym 'LOTO' stand for in the context of industrial safety?

Accepted Answer

Lockout/Tagout

Answer

LOTO stands for Lockout/Tagout, the procedure to de-energize and isolate equipment before maintenance.

Question 3

What is the minimum safe distance rule often applied when working near energized overhead power lines in an industrial setting?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

OSHA generally requires maintaining at least 10 feet of clearance from overhead power lines up to 50kV.

Question 4

A flammable liquid storage cabinet at a nuclear plant is required to limit its contents to a maximum of how many gallons?

Accepted Answer

60 gallons

Answer

OSHA and NFPA standards limit flammable liquid storage cabinets to 60 gallons of Class I and II liquids.

Question 5

During a fire drill at a nuclear plant, the LAST action personnel should take before evacuating a room is:

Accepted Answer

Close doors to slow fire spread

Answer

Closing doors helps contain fire and smoke, reducing spread and giving evacuation routes more protection.

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