Welcome to your Fire Safety Even in the case that there is no sign of a fire hazard you should always treat a fire alarm like it were a dangerous fire True False None The main reason emergency exits exist is for quick escape in the case of a fire True False None Emergency exits and fire doors should always be locked True False None Fire extinguishers are only to be used by those who are trained to use them? True False None There are three elements that must exist together in order for a fire to start. The elements are: Heat, Fuel, and H20 Heat, Fuel, and Nitrogen Heat, Fuel, and Oxygen Smoke, Fuel, and Heat None Which fire extinguisher is most suitable for an electrical fire? Dry extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Water extinguisher None To find out if a substance is flammable, you check: Where it's stored What it's used for It's label and Safety Data Sheet None An empty container is safe to use, no matter what it once held. True False None If a cord or wire has frayed or worn insulation, you should: Replace it Repair it Ignore it None Fires in the workplace cause more than 2 billion dollars in property damage each year. True False None What is the percentage of fires in the workplace caused by human error? 10% 25% 65% 85% None Smoke or fire alarms should be in all areas of your workplace. True False None All fire extinguishers will work on all fires. True False None Monthly and Annual inspections should be performed on fire extinguishers. True Fasle None Exits may be partially blocked as long as they are visible. True False None Which of the following fire extinguishers is used to put out fires caused by flammable liquids? Class A water fire extinguishers Class B carbon dioxide fire extinguisher Class C dry chemical fire extinguisher None of the above None Which of the following is the acronym describing the correct sequence of using a fire extinguisher? PULL PUSH PASS PLUG None Where should you aim a fire extinguisher nozzle when putting out a fire? At the top of the fire At the base of the fire At the center of the fire Anywhere None Before an emergency occurs, you should… Be able to recognize the sound/signal of a fire or evacuation alarm Know the person to contact in an emergency Be aware of the pathways to a minimum of 2 exits from every area of the workplace Know the location of the fire alarms and how to use them All of the above None During a fire, when a stairwell is unavailable because it is disabled or inaccessible, it is okay to use the elevators when exiting a building. True False None Workplaces with a minimum of ____ employees need to have a written fire prevention program in place. 5 11 20 25 None When should employees be informed of the fire hazards to which they are exposed at work? Upon the initial assignment Within two days of the initial assignment Within 30 days of the initial assignment Within 90 days of the initial assignment None Fire doors should be locked at all times. True False None Name Email Time's up EHS Center The EHS Center is a resource site for professionals concerned with workplace safety. The resources offered on this site are 100% free to members. ← PreviousBloodborne Pathogens Quiz Next →Hand Tool Safety Quiz
