MIOSHA: Summary: Part 8 and Part 18

Question 1

Classes of Fire:
a
b
c
d
k

Answer 1

1. Class “A” Fire: Fire fueled by wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plastics.
2. Class “B” Fire: Fire fueled by flammable liquids, gases or greases.
3. Class “C” Fire: Fire fueled by energized electrical equipment.
4. Class “D” Fire: Fire fueled by combustible metals such as
   magnesium, titanium, and others.
5. Class “K” Fire: Fire fueled by combustible vegetable or animal oils and fats.

Question 2

Fire extinguishers shall bear X

Answer 2

approved labels indicating its fire class

& rating.

Question 3

Fire extinguishers may bear multiple X

Answer 3

letter & numeral classifications.

Question 4

Since most construction sites contain items for a X type fire, a combination X type extinguisher is recommended. Generally not less than Z lbs.

Answer 4

ABC
ABC
10

Question 5

The acronym PASS indicates X
P =
A = 
S = 
S =

Answer 5

how to use a fire extinguisher.

1. P= Pull the Pin.
2. A= Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
3. S= Squeeze the discharge handle.
4. S= Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire.

Question 6

The employer shall provide a training program related to X. Which includes proper use of fire extinguishers at least Y.

Answer 6

fire safety

Annually

Question 7

Flammable liquids on construction site of greater than X gallon shall be in a safety can.

Answer 7

1

Question 8

“Storage” of L.P. gas containers within a building X

Answer 8

is prohibited

Question 9

L.P. gas containers with integrated heaters are X. These units must be Y

Answer 9

permitted inside buildings

attended to while in use.