OSHA Emergency Action Plans

Which of the following would be addressed by an employer completing an EAP template?

• Procedures for alerting people

• Responsibilities to those effected

• Evacuations routes

Which elements do you think need to go in a fire prevention plan?

• Means of fire of other emergencies

• Evacuation procedures and escape routes

• Location of supply closets

• Rescue duties for those performing them

A fire prevention plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and be made available to employees for review. However, if an employer has 10 or fewer employees, they may communicate the plan orally to employees.

• True

• False

A fire prevention plan describes all the major fire hazards at the workplace that initiate or contribute to the spread of a fire.

• True

• False

A fire prevention plan defines the training required for all employees who have responsibilities in the plan.

• True

• False

The correct motion to use a fire extinguisher is. Pull. Aim. Squeeze. Sweep

• True

• False

A massive amount of ammonia gas has been accidentally released near your office. You have a room without windows and relatively tightly sealed doors. Should you shelter in place?

• Yes

• No

You are working on a large plant floor when you hear an explosion, which is followed by billowing smoke, debris and the fire alarm going off. Should you shelter in place?

• Yes

• No

Miguel is taking some tools to a remote work site area in the country when he sees a tornado drop down from the storm cloud on his left. He stops his truck and gets out looking for the best possible location for shelter. Where should Miguel go?

• Barn

• Truck

• Church

• Culvert

Prior to fighting any fire with a portable fire extinguisher, what should you take into account?

• Fire Size

• Atmosphere

• People

• Do you have a way out