Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection Flashcards
What are the benefits of an EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN?
written document, fewer and less injuries, less structural damage, reduce confusion
What are the required elements of an EAP?
means of ____
____ procedures and ____ routes
____ of employees
means of reporting, evacuation procedures and escape routes, procedures for critical operations, accounting of employees, rescue and medical
How often should there be retraining?
annually
What should the general training look like?
roles and ____
threats/_____
notifications/____
roles and responsibilities, threats/hazards, notification/warnings, procedures, locations
What are the requirements for a Fire Prevention Plan?
must be in writing, kept in the workplace, available to employees for review
What is included in a FPP?
lists of all _____
handlings of _____
procedures to control ____
_______ of employees
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
What do fires require to ignite?
oxygen, ignition source (heat), fuel, chemical reaction
What are some ignition sources?
open flames, smoking, static electricity, hot work, hot surfaces, electrical & mechanical surfaces, lightning
What are some tasks that require fire protection?
doing hot-work, dispensing flammables and combustibles (natural gas), dispensing flammable wastes
How to handle flammable hazards?
practice good housekeeping, keep containers closed, store away from exits, keep away from ignition sources
What are some factors affecting the response to emergencies?
type/extent of emergency, location of emergency, type of building
What are the conditions for evacuation?
alerting employees to evacuate, accounting for those who have exited, keeping employees informed
What are some incidents that may require shelter-in-place?
release of chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants, severe weather
How should exit access be designed?
clearly-marked, well-lit, appropriate width
What are the elements of escape routes?
exit access pathway, nearest exits from all points on pathway, pathway away from building structure
What are the methods of fire protection?
fixed extinguishing systems, fire brigades, fire extinguishers
What are the classes of fires?
A: ordinary
B: flammable liquids and gases
C: energized electrical equipment
D: combustible metals
K: cooking oils and greases
How do fires extinguishers work?
remove heat, displace/remove oxygen, stop chemical reaction
What are the three types of extinguishers?
water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical
What are APW extinguishers?
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
What are CO2 extinguishers used for?
ONLY FOR CLASS B AND CLASS C,
NEVER USED IN CONFINED SPACES WITHOUT RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
What are dry chemical extinguishers used for?
class A, class B, or class C
fire-retardant power
What are Class K (dry and wet chemical) extinguishers?
designed for kitchen fires
How do you discharge an extinguisher (use it)?
P.A.S.S. technique
What is the P.A.S.S technique?
Pull the pin, Aim at base of fire, Squeeze handle, Sweep side-to-side
Who is authorized to use a fire extinguisher during a workplace fire?
only EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING
For any facility with ___, an EAP must be established
a) 10 or more
If an employer has 10 or fewer employees, they may communicate the plan orally to employees?
true
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
Which type of fires should you fight with a portable fire extinguisher?
Very small fires that have just started
What indicates it is a good idea to use a portable fire extinguisher?
good visibility
