Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans

Question 1

An emergency action plan (EAP) is a written document required by what standard?

Answer 1

OSHA standard 1910.38

Question 2

The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) may be written or communicated orally if there are fewer than _____ employees.

Answer 2

10

Question 3

At a minimum, the plan must include but is not limited to the following elements (6)

Answer 3

1. Means of reporting fires and other emergencies,
2. Evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments,
3. Procedures for employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate,
4. Accounting for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed,
5. Rescue and medical duties for employees performing them, and
6. Names or job titles of persons who can be contacted.

Question 4

Generally, one evacuation warden for every ___ employees should be adequate, and the appropriate number of wardens should be available at all times during working hours.

Answer 4

20

Question 5

The most important reasons to have a Fire Prevention Plan (FPP): (3)

Answer 5

to eliminate the causes of fire, prevent loss of life, and prevent loss of property by fire.

Question 6

Who is responsible for ensuring employees receive proper training in the Fire Prevention Plan (FPP)?

a. Plan administrators
b. Supervisors
c. Safety committees
d. Safety staff

Answer 6

b. Supervisors

Question 7

At a minimum, your fire prevention plan must include: (5)

Answer 7

1. A list of all major fire hazards, proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment necessary to control each major hazard;
2. Procedures to control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials;
3. Procedures for regular maintenance of safeguards installed on heat-producing equipment to prevent the accidental ignition of combustible materials;
4. The name or job title of employees responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent or control sources of ignition or fires; and
5. The name or job title of employees responsible for the control of fuel source hazards.

Question 8

Which type of fire extinguishing system is commonly used to protect areas containing valuable or critical equipment?

a. Portable extinguishing system
b. Fixed extinguishing system
c. OSHA-approved extinguishing system
d. Regulated extinguishing system

Answer 8

b. Fixed extinguishing system