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Emergency Action Plans and Fire Safety Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38, which of the following employers is required to have a written Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

    Answer: All employers with more than 10 employees

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38(b) requires a written EAP for employers with more than 10 employees; employers with 10 or fewer may communicate it orally.

  2. What is the minimum content required in an OSHA-compliant Emergency Action Plan?

    Answer: Evacuation procedures, emergency escape routes, and procedures for employees who remain to operate critical operations

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38(c) requires the EAP to include emergency escape procedures, escape route assignments, procedures for critical-operation employees, headcount procedures, rescue/medical duties, and alarm systems.

  3. The OSHA Fire Prevention Plan standard (29 CFR 1910.39) requires employers to identify which of the following?

    Answer: Major fire hazards, proper handling and storage of flammable materials, and responsible employees

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.39 requires the fire prevention plan to identify major fire hazards, proper storage and handling of flammable materials, potential ignition sources, and the employees responsible for controlling hazards.

  4. What does the acronym PASS stand for when operating a portable fire extinguisher?

    Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side — the four steps for operating a portable fire extinguisher.

  5. A Class K fire extinguisher is specifically designed for which type of fire?

    Answer: Cooking oils and fats in commercial kitchens

    Class K extinguishers use wet chemical agents to suppress fires involving cooking oils and fats, which are common in commercial kitchens.

  6. Under NFPA 10, portable fire extinguishers in most occupancies must receive an annual maintenance check performed by whom?

    Answer: A qualified/certified fire extinguisher service technician

    NFPA 10 requires annual maintenance of fire extinguishers to be performed by a trained person with proper equipment, knowledge, and materials — typically a certified fire extinguisher service technician.