Emergency Procedures Flashcards

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

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

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

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

Answer: Order all entrants to evacuate immediately and cancel the permit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

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

An emergency response plan (ERP) relevant to permitted work should be reviewed:

Answer: Before every job where the ERP may be needed, and after any significant incident or change

ERPs must be reviewed pre-job to ensure all personnel know their roles and the plan accounts for current site conditions.