module 8

Question 1

exit route

Answer 1

a continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel from any point within a workplace to a place of safety

Question 2

exit

Answer 2

portion of exit route that i generally separated from other areas to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge

Question 2

exit discharge

Answer 2

part of exit route that leads directly outside, to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside

Question 2

exit access

Answer 2

portion of exit route that leads to an exit

Question 3

exit route requirements

Answer 3

• At least two exits required unless occupancy is low enough that one exit can allow for safe evacuation (more if needed)
• Exit discharge must lead directly outside
• Exit access must be at least 28” wide and 7”6” tall
• Exit route must be unobstructed
• If a door could be mistaken for an exit, it should be labelled “not an exit”
• Exit doors may not be locked from inside (prison exception)

Question 4

fire door requirements

Answer 4

kept closed, unless has magnetic release

look for tag

located in stairways, flammable storage areas, labs

Question 5

hallway requirements

Answer 5

exit sign should always be visible

no storage

wide enough for occupancy

Question 6

stairways requirements

Answer 6

should be unobstructed

if enclosed, no storage allowed

fire rated walls and doors

handrails if drop off to next level is 4 feet or more

Question 7

minimum requirements for emergency lighting system within a veterinary facility

Answer 7

light switches are accessible

ensure emergency lighting systems are properly working

always keep a flashlight in central location

use shades or other means to diffuse glare

use light colors, matte finish on walls, ceilings, and floors to reduce glare

replace flickering or burned out light bulbs immediately

move slowly in dim-lit areas

Question 8

warning signs of a faulty extension cord

Answer 8

damaged insulation

broken or missing prongs

Question 9

GFCI

Answer 9

ground fault circuit interpreter

installed ina n electrical outlet or circuir breaker and can compare the electrical current entering and exiting

if difference of 4-6 milliamps is detected, device trips and cuts the current

Question 10

situations for GFCI

Answer 10

sinks, garages, outdoor electrical outlets, and other wet areas

Question 11

“lockout” program

Answer 11

program to control hazardous energy

Question 12

slippery/wet risk mitigation

Answer 12

develop a procedure to quickly clean spills

display wet floor sign when appropriate

use non-skid adhesive tape in high traffic areas

use absorbent mats in entrance ways during inclement weather