OSHA Emergency Action and Fire Plans 3

Question 1

An alarm system used in an EAP must comply with which OSHA standard?

Accepted Answer

1910.165

Answer

The employee alarm system must meet the requirements of 1910.165.

Question 2

In a facility with multiple emergency signals, the alarm system must be able to do what?

Accepted Answer

Be distinctive and recognizable as a signal to evacuate or take action

Answer

The alarm must use a distinctive signal for each purpose so employees recognize the required response.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of an Emergency Action Plan?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies

Answer

An EAP's purpose is to organize employer and worker actions during emergencies to protect life.

Question 4

A well-developed EAP should identify how many types of evacuation routes for each area?

Accepted Answer

At least two separate escape routes where possible

Answer

Best practice is to provide at least two separate escape routes in case one is blocked.

Question 5

Which employees may be permitted to remain and operate critical operations before they evacuate?

Accepted Answer

Those specifically assigned and trained to perform critical shutdown duties

Answer

Only employees assigned to critical operations, who are trained to do so, may delay evacuation.

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