OSHA Emergency Action and Fire Plans 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA 1910.38, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) must be in writing for employers with how many or more employees?
- 6 employees
- 11 employees (Correct answer)
- 25 employees
- 50 employees
Correct answer: 11 employees
Employers with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the EAP orally; 11 or more requires a written plan.
Question 2: Which element is OSHA specifically required to be included in an Emergency Action Plan?
- Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency (Correct answer)
- A list of all vendor phone numbers
- The company's annual budget
- Employee salary records
Correct answer: Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency
Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency are a mandatory EAP element.
Question 3: How often must an employer review the Emergency Action Plan with each employee?
- Only once at hire
- When the plan is developed, when duties change, and when the plan changes (Correct answer)
- Every five years
- Only after an actual emergency
Correct answer: When the plan is developed, when duties change, and when the plan changes
OSHA requires review when the plan is developed, when an employee's responsibilities change, and when the plan itself is changed.
Question 4: A Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) under 1910.39 must include a list of what?
- Major fire hazards and proper handling of materials (Correct answer)
- All employee home addresses
- Competitor company names
- The building's resale value
Correct answer: Major fire hazards and proper handling of materials
An FPP must list major fire hazards, proper handling and storage of materials, and control procedures.
Question 5: What must an EAP include regarding employee accountability after an evacuation?
- Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation (Correct answer)
- A record of who arrived late that day
- Nothing about headcounts
- Only manager attendance
Correct answer: Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation
The EAP must include procedures to account for all employees after evacuation is complete.
Question 6: Under an EAP, who must be designated to help with an orderly evacuation?
- Employees assigned to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation (Correct answer)
- Only the fire department
- Random visitors
- Nobody needs to be assigned
Correct answer: Employees assigned to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation
The plan must name employees who can be contacted for more information and those assigned to assist evacuation.
Question 7: Before implementing a Fire Prevention Plan, an employer must inform employees of what?
- The fire hazards of the materials and processes they are exposed to (Correct answer)
- The company's stock price
- The plan's printing cost
- Nothing until an inspection
Correct answer: The fire hazards of the materials and processes they are exposed to
Employers must inform employees of the fire hazards of the materials and processes to which they are exposed.
OSHA Emergency Action and Fire Plans 2
Under OSHA 1910.38, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) must be in writing for employers with how many or more employees?