WPR Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is the FIRST action a WPR should take in the event of a fire within the permitted work area?

Accepted Answer

Activate the fire alarm, evacuate all personnel, and cancel the permit

Answer

Life safety is the top priority; immediate evacuation and alarm activation must occur before any fire suppression attempt.

Question 2

In a permit-required confined space, if an attendant observes a hazardous condition developing, they should:

Accepted Answer

Order all entrants to evacuate immediately and cancel the permit

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 requires the attendant to order immediate evacuation when they observe a hazardous condition, without entering the space.

Question 3

A worker is overcome by fumes in a confined space. The attendant should:

Accepted Answer

Call for trained rescue personnel and use non-entry rescue methods first

Answer

Most confined space fatalities involve would-be rescuers; non-entry rescue (retrieval lines, tripods) must be attempted before any entry rescue.

Question 4

The WPR's role during a site-wide emergency evacuation is to:

Accepted Answer

Account for all workers under their permit and report to the designated assembly point

Answer

The WPR must ensure no worker is left behind by accounting for all personnel and reporting to the assembly area.

Question 5

What does 'PASS' stand for in fire extinguisher operation?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) is the standard four-step technique for operating a portable fire extinguisher.

WPR - Work Permit Receiver Practice Test