Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection Flashcards

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What are the benefits of an EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN?

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written document, fewer and less injuries, less structural damage, reduce confusion

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What are the required elements of an EAP?

means of ____
____ procedures and ____ routes
____ of employees

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means of reporting, evacuation procedures and escape routes, procedures for critical operations, accounting of employees, rescue and medical

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How often should there be retraining?

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annually

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What should the general training look like?

roles and ____
threats/_____
notifications/____

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roles and responsibilities, threats/hazards, notification/warnings, procedures, locations

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What are the requirements for a Fire Prevention Plan?

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must be in writing, kept in the workplace, available to employees for review

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What is included in a FPP?
lists of all _____
handlings of _____
procedures to control ____
_______ of employees

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list of all major fire hazards, handling of hazardous materials, procedures to control flammable/combustible wastes, name/job titles of employees with responsibilities of maintaining equipment

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What do fires require to ignite?

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oxygen, ignition source (heat), fuel, chemical reaction

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What are some ignition sources?

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open flames, smoking, static electricity, hot work, hot surfaces, electrical & mechanical surfaces, lightning

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What are some tasks that require fire protection?

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doing hot-work, dispensing flammables and combustibles (natural gas), dispensing flammable wastes

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How to handle flammable hazards?

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practice good housekeeping, keep containers closed, store away from exits, keep away from ignition sources

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What are some factors affecting the response to emergencies?

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type/extent of emergency, location of emergency, type of building

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What are the conditions for evacuation?

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alerting employees to evacuate, accounting for those who have exited, keeping employees informed

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What are some incidents that may require shelter-in-place?

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release of chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants, severe weather

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How should exit access be designed?

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clearly-marked, well-lit, appropriate width

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What are the elements of escape routes?

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exit access pathway, nearest exits from all points on pathway, pathway away from building structure

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What are the methods of fire protection?

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fixed extinguishing systems, fire brigades, fire extinguishers

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Q

What are the classes of fires?

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A: ordinary
B: flammable liquids and gases
C: energized electrical equipment
D: combustible metals
K: cooking oils and greases

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How do fires extinguishers work?

A

remove heat, displace/remove oxygen, stop chemical reaction

19
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What are the three types of extinguishers?

A

water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

20
Q

What are APW extinguishers?

A

air-pressurized water, 2/3 water and 1/3 air, designed ONLY FOR CLASS A FIRES

DO NOT USE FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR ELECTRICAL FIRES

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What are CO2 extinguishers used for?

A

ONLY FOR CLASS B AND CLASS C,

NEVER USED IN CONFINED SPACES WITHOUT RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

22
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What are dry chemical extinguishers used for?

A

class A, class B, or class C

fire-retardant power

23
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What are Class K (dry and wet chemical) extinguishers?

A

designed for kitchen fires

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How do you discharge an extinguisher (use it)?

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P.A.S.S. technique

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What is the P.A.S.S technique?
Pull the pin, Aim at base of fire, Squeeze handle, Sweep side-to-side
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Who is authorized to use a fire extinguisher during a workplace fire?
only EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING
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For any facility with ___, an EAP must be established
a) 10 or more
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If an employer has 10 or fewer employees, they may communicate the plan orally to employees?
true
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Prior to fighting any fire with a portable fire extinguisher, what should you take into account?
Fire size. - Atmosphere in the vicinity of the fire. - Fire fighter evacuation plan.
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What to do INSIDE during a TORNADO?
- Go to an interior room, hallway, storm cellar, basement, or the lowest level of the building. - Get away from windows. - Go to the center of the room. - Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums or cafeterias. - Get under a piece of sturdy furniture. - Use your arms to protect your head and neck. - If in a mobile home, get out and find shelter elsewhere
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What to do OUTSIDE during a TORNADO?
- Get inside a building, if possible. - If shelter is not available or there is no time to get indoors, lie in a ditch or low-lying area, or crouch near a strong building. - Use your arms to protect your head and neck.
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What to do in a MOVING VEHICLE in a tornado?
Never try to "out-drive" a tornado. - Get out of the vehicle and get away from it. - Take shelter in a nearby building or lay down in a ditch or low-lying area. - Do not hide under a bridge or overpass.
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What are minimum height and width requirements for an exit route?
Must meet minimum height and width requirements (at least 7 feet, 6 inches high and 28 inches wide).
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Which type of fires should you fight with a portable fire extinguisher?
Very small fires that have just started
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What indicates it is a good idea to use a portable fire extinguisher?
good visibility