Fire Safety Welcome to the Fire Safety quiz. Test your knowledge. Name Email The main reason emergency exits exist is for quick escape in the case of a fire True False 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 Emergency exits and fire doors should always be locked True False Fire extinguishers are only to be used by those who are trained to use them True False 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 Which fire extinguisher is most suitable for an electrical fire Dry Chemical extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Water extinguisher 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 An empty container is safe to use, no matter what it once held True False If a cord or wire has frayed or worn insulation, you should: Replace it Repair it Ignore it Fires in the workplace cause more than 2 billion dollars in property damage each year True False What is the percentage of fires in the workplace caused by human error 15% 40% 65% 85% Smoke or fire alarms should be in all areas of your workplace True False All fire extinguishers will work on all fires True False Monthly and Annual inspections should be performed on fire extinguishers True False Exits may be partially blocked as long as they are visible True False Which of the following fire extinguishers is used to put out fires caused by flammable liquids Class A Class B Class C None of the above Which of the following is the acronym describing the correct sequence of using a fire extinguisher PULL PUSH PASS PAST Where should you aim a fire extinguisher nozzle when putting out a fire At the top of the fire At the center of the fire At the base of the fire At the fire, it doesn't matter 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 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 Workplaces with a minimum of ____ employees need to have a written fire prevention program in place. 8 11 14 24 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 Fire doors can be locked during business hours if you are in a high crime area True False Time's up Related Share
