UNIT 4: IT/ITeS
Chapter 15 : Prevent Accidents and Emergencies
A. Multiple choice questions
1. What are the steps necessary for operating a fire extinguisher?
(a) Identify the safety pin of the fire extinguisher which is generally present in its handle
(b) Break the seal and pull the safety pin from the handle
(c) Use the fire extinguisher by squeezing the lever
(d) All of the above
2. Which of the following is an examples of ignition sources of open flames?
(a) Gas ovens
(b) Lighters in smoking areas
(c) Welding torches
(d) All of the above
3. In fire classification, all liquid, grease, and gas material comes under __________________.
(a) Class A material
(b) Class B material
(c) Class C material
(d) Class A material
4. In fire classification, material magnesium, potassium, and sodium comes under _______________.
(a) Class A material
(b) Class B material
(c) Class C material
(d) Class D material
5. In fire classification, material wood, cloth, and paper comes under ________________.
(a) Class A material
(b) Class B material
(c) Class C material
(d) Class D material
6. In fire classification, electrical material and equipment comes under ____________________.
(a) Class A material
(b) Class B material
(c) Class C material
(d) Class D material
7. When do we use a fire extinguisher?
(a) In case of flood
(b) In case of electric shock
(c) In case of fire
(d) In case of burn injury
8. What is the primary fire emergency telephone number is?
(a) 011
(b) 101
(c) 108
(d) 111
9. Which of the following contains everything you need to know about evacuating your facility
safely?
(a) Evacuation Diagram
(b) Emergency Action Plan
(c) Employee Directory
(d) Both (a) and (b)
10. The best course of action to take during a medical emergency is to ________________.
(a) Begin first aid immediately
(b) Activate the emergency plan for reporting injuries
(c) Notify the person's family about the situation
(d) Both (a) and (b)
B. Fill in the blanks
1. Emergency is a serious or crisis situation that needs__________attention and ________.
2. A ___________ sign will warn people to walk carefully on freshly mopped floors.
3. ____________ signs can prevent accidents on a staircase with a sharp bent or warn against a
loose floor tile.
4. The ___________ should be responsible to handle evacuation process.
5. Workplace fires are commonly caused by improper storage of ______________ material or
_________ dust.
6. There should always be an _________________ plan for scheduled electrical maintenance or work.
7. If the victim is breathing and has a heartbeat, give ________ for injuries and treat for shock.
8. A fire extinguisher is a _________________ containing an agent which can be discharged to
extinguish a fire.
C. State whether the following statements are True or False
1. The organisation’s policies and guidelines is the best guide to handle emergency.
2. If someone is injured, act as per your impulse or gut feeling.
3. Keep water and food items away from electrical equipment.
4. Always switch off the electrical circuits.
5. Always wear protective equipment, such as gloves and shoes.
6. A fire extinguisher is a protection device used to extinguish fires.
7. Flammable materials can be placed around an door exit.
8. You can determine possible evacuation routes from floor plan diagrams posted in your
facility.
D. Short answer questions
1. What is a workplace emergency?
2. How do you protect yourself, your employees, and your business?
3. What is an emergency action plan?
4. What should your emergency action plan include?
5. How do you develop an evacuation policy and procedures?
6. How do you establish evacuation routes and exits?
7. What are the various types of fire extinguisher and their extinguishing material?
8. What are the steps for operating a fire extinguisher in case of a fire emergency?
9. Compare the different type of fire extinguisher.
10. List the different class of fire.
11. List out electrical rescue techniques.
12. What is the first aid for electrical emergencies?