Unit-9 Web Applications and Security
Chapter- 23 Maintaining Workplace Safety
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I. Multiple choice questions.
1. Which of these is a class A fire:
a. wood fire b. fire started by a short circuit c. burning of magnesium
d. burning of vegetable oil
Answer: Wood fire
2. Which of these is not a cause of fire at a workplace?
a. flammable liquids b. electric short circuit c. fire extinguishers
d. cigarette smoking
Answer: Fire extinguishers
3. Which type of fire extinguisher is most suitable for electric fires?
a. water and foam b. carbon dioxide c. wet chemical d. All of these
Answer: Carbon dioxide
4. During a fire we should never use ____ while evacuating a building?
a. stairs b. windows c. doors d. elevators
Answer: Elevators
5. Which of these is not a symptom of heat stroke?
a. vomiting b. fainting c. stomach ache d. mental confusion
Answer: Stomach ache
II. Short Answer Questions:
1. What do you understand by the term Occupational Health and Safety?
Answer: Occupational health and safety relates to health, safety, and welfare issues in the workplace. It includes the laws, standards, and programs that are aimed at making the workplace better and ensuring health and safety for workers, customers, and other stakeholders.
2. Differentiate between class A and class C fires?
Answer: Class A fires: These are the fires caused by combustible materials or flammable solids, such as wood, paper, and fabric.
Class C fires: Fires that are caused by faulty electrical circuits and equipment's are classified as the electrical fires.
3. Why should we not use water to extinguish an electric fire?
Answer: We should not use water to extinguish and electric fire because water is conductor of electricity.
4. How do carbon dioxide based fire extinguishers work?
Answer: The CO2 extinguisher works by cutting off oxygen from the fire. Spray of carbon dioxide from the extinguisher covers the fire and suffocates it of oxygen. It also removes heat with a very cold discharge.
5. List some of the general rules that companies ask their employees to follow in case of a fire.
Answer:
* Do not smoke in the office
* Do not carry matches and lighters into the office
* Do not light a fire or burn waste/garbage inside an office to dispose it off.
* Do not use elevators during a fire.
6. Write any three things that you will keep in mind while preparing fire risk management plan for your company.
Answer:
* Decide the emergency routes and exits in case of an incident of fire.
* Installation of fire detection and warning systems.
* Installation of fire fighting equipment.
7. What is first aid? How will you give first aid in case of minor burns?
Answer: When you provide basic medical care to someone experiencing a sudden injury or illness, it is known as first aid.
Seek professional medical care for any burns that:
* Cover a large area a of skin
* are located on the person's face, groin, buttocks, hands, or feet
* have been caused by contact with chemicals or electricity.
8. List a few things that should be a part of your fire safety and evacuation plan.
Answer:
1. A clear passageway to all escape routes.
2. Clearly marked escape routes that are as short and direct as possible.
3. Enough exits and escape routes for all the people to take them out safely.
4. A safe meeting point for the staff or inhabitants.
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