Fire Safety In Workplace 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA standards, how often must fire extinguishers in the workplace be inspected?
- Every 5 years
- Annually
- Monthly (Correct answer)
- Weekly
Correct answer: Monthly
OSHA requires a quick visual inspection of fire extinguishers at least monthly to confirm they are accessible and in working order.
Question 2: Which class of fire extinguisher is required to combat fires involving flammable liquids like gasoline or oil?
- Class A
- Class B (Correct answer)
- Class C
- Class D
Correct answer: Class B
Class B extinguishers are designed for flammable liquid fires, including gasoline, oil, and grease.
Question 3: What does the 'R' in the RACE evacuation acronym stand for?
- Run
- Rescue (Correct answer)
- Report
- Restrict
Correct answer: Rescue
In the RACE acronym (Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate), R stands for Rescue anyone in immediate danger.
Question 4: A workplace fire evacuation drill should be conducted at minimum how often according to general fire safety best practices?
- Once every 5 years
- Once every 3 years
- Once a year (Correct answer)
- Once a month
Correct answer: Once a year
OSHA and NFPA guidelines recommend conducting fire evacuation drills at least annually to keep employees prepared.
Question 5: What is the minimum required width of an emergency exit corridor in most US workplace buildings?
- 24 inches
- 28 inches
- 36 inches
- 44 inches (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 44 inches
OSHA requires exit access corridors to be at least 44 inches wide to allow safe and efficient evacuation.
Question 6: Which type of workplace fire hazard is most commonly associated with electrical equipment overloads?
- Class A fire
- Class B fire
- Class C fire (Correct answer)
- Class D fire
Correct answer: Class C fire
Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment, which can be caused by overloaded circuits or faulty wiring.
Question 7: What action should an employee take if they discover a fire that is too large to control with a portable extinguisher?
- Attempt to fight it with multiple extinguishers
- Evacuate immediately and activate the alarm (Correct answer)
- Call their supervisor first
- Wait for the fire department to arrive before evacuating
Correct answer: Evacuate immediately and activate the alarm
If a fire is beyond the incipient stage, employees should evacuate immediately and activate the fire alarm to alert others.
Fire Safety In Workplace 2
Under OSHA standards, how often must fire extinguishers in the workplace be inspected?