OSHA Emergency Action and Fire Plans 4

Question 1

Under 1910.39, how must an employer control the accumulation of flammable and combustible waste materials?

Accepted Answer

Through procedures established in the fire prevention plan

Answer

The FPP must include procedures to control accumulation of flammable and combustible waste materials.

Question 2

The Fire Prevention Plan must include procedures for the regular maintenance of what?

Accepted Answer

Safeguards installed on heat-producing equipment to prevent accidental ignition

Answer

The FPP requires maintenance procedures for safeguards on heat-producing equipment.

Question 3

If an employer expects all employees to evacuate and does not use fire extinguishers, what may they NOT need?

Accepted Answer

A portable fire extinguisher training program under total evacuation

Answer

Under a total evacuation policy where no one fights fires, extinguisher training requirements may not apply.

Question 4

Who is responsible for the control of fuel source hazards named in the Fire Prevention Plan?

Accepted Answer

Employees specifically named and assigned to that responsibility

Answer

The FPP must include the names or job titles of those responsible for controlling fuel source hazards.

Question 5

A key difference between an EAP and a Fire Prevention Plan is that the FPP focuses on what?

Accepted Answer

Preventing fires from starting rather than responding after one starts

Answer

The FPP aims to prevent fires; the EAP addresses response and evacuation once an emergency occurs.

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