EHS 5106 Formative ASMT

1.     2.1 What is the most common cause of fires in the workplace?

• a)     Electrical malfunctions

• b)     Smoking in prohibited areas

• c)     Improper storage of flammable materials

• d)     All of the Above

1.     2.1 Which of the following is an example of a fire hazard in the workplace?

• a)     A wet floor in the break room

• b)     A broken coffee maker in the kitchen

• c)     A cluttered storage room filled with cardboard boxes and paper

• d)     An employee wearing headphones while working on a computer

2.2 Which of the following is a way to minimize the risk of fire in the workplace?

• a)     Smoking in designated smoking areas only

• b)     Storing flammable liquids in open containers

• c)     Leaving cooking equipment unattended

• d)     Placing combustible materials near heat sources

2.2 What is an effective way to minimize the risk of fire in the workplace?

• a) Keeping exit routes blocked with storage materials

• a)     Conducting regular fire safety training for employees

• a)     Leaving electrical equipment plugged in overnight

• a)     Using extension cords as permanent power sources

2.3 Which of the following is a way to minimize the risk of fire in the workplace?

• a)     Smoking in designated smoking areas only

• a)     Storing flammable liquids in open containers

• a)     Leaving cooking equipment unattended

• a)     Placing combustible materials near heat sources

1.     2.3 What is an effective way to minimize the risk of fire in the workplace?

• Keeping exit routes blocked with storage materials

• Conducting regular fire safety training for employees

• Leaving electrical equipment plugged in overnight

• Using extension cords as permanent power sources

2.4 What is an example of a control measure to reduce the risk of workplace hazards?

• Ignoring warning signs of potential hazards

• Wearing loose clothing near machinery

• Conducting regular safety inspections

• Working in areas without proper lighting

2.4 Which of the following is a recommended control measure to reduce the risk of fire hazards?

• Storing flammable liquids in open containers

• Placing combustible materials near heat sources

• Providing fire extinguishers in accessible locations

• Smoking in prohibited areas only

2.5 Which of the following is a way to check the effectiveness of an emergency action plan?

• Reviewing it annually with employees

• Ignoring it until an actual emergency occurs

• Developing a plan only for certain types of emergencies

• Assigning only one employee to be responsible for implementing the plan

2.5 What is an important factor to consider when checking an emergency action plan?

• Ensuring the plan is not communicated to employees

• Developing the plan only after an emergency occurs

• Ensuring the plan includes procedures for all types of emergencies

• Assigning only one employee to be responsible for implementing the plan