OSHA Emergency Action and Fire Plans 3

Question 1

An alarm system used in an EAP must comply with which OSHA standard?

Accepted Answer

1910.165

Answer

1910.38 only

Answer

1910.1200

Answer

1910.95

Question 2

In a facility with multiple emergency signals, the alarm system must be able to do what?

Accepted Answer

Be distinctive and recognizable as a signal to evacuate or take action

Answer

Only sound during business hours

Answer

Be silent to avoid panic

Answer

Use the same tone as the lunch bell

Question 3

What is the primary goal of an Emergency Action Plan?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies

Answer

To reduce insurance premiums

Answer

To document overtime

Answer

To advertise safety products

Question 4

A well-developed EAP should identify how many types of evacuation routes for each area?

Accepted Answer

At least two separate escape routes where possible

Answer

Exactly one

Answer

No routes are needed

Answer

Ten routes minimum

Question 5

Which employees may be permitted to remain and operate critical operations before they evacuate?

Accepted Answer

Those specifically assigned and trained to perform critical shutdown duties

Answer

Anyone who volunteers

Answer

New hires on their first day

Answer

All office staff

Question 6

Emergency evacuation floor plans posted in a workplace should clearly show what?

Accepted Answer

Exit routes, assembly areas, and location of fire equipment

Answer

Employee performance ratings

Answer

The company org chart only

Answer

Parking assignments

Question 7

How should an EAP address employees with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Include specific procedures to assist their evacuation

Answer

Ignore them since they are rare

Answer

Require them to leave the building permanently

Answer

Only address them after an incident