Workplace emergency procedures and evacuation procedures

What is the first step you should take when you hear a fire alarm in the workplace?

Silence the alarm

Evacuate the building immediately

Call the fire brigade

Gather your personal belongings

What is the purpose of a designated assembly point?

To store emergency equipment

To gather employees for a headcount

To serve as a resting area

A location to hold meetings

Which of the following should you avoid using during an evacuation?

Stairs

Lifts

Emergency exits

Fire extinguishers

What should you do if you encounter smoke while evacuating?

Proceed as usual

Move through the smoke

Stay low and crawl to an exit

Wait for help

Who is responsible for ensuring all employees are evacuated safely?

The business owner

The fire warden

The caretaker

The security guard

When should you use a fire extinguisher?

When the fire is small and manageable

When you have been trained to use it

Both a and b

Only if told to by a supervisor

What is the best action to take if you are trapped in a room during a fire?

Hide under the desk

Open the windows and shout for help

Try to break down the door

Stay where you are and hope for rescue

What should you do if you smell gas in the building?

Ignore it and continue working

Evacuate immediately and notify authorities

Light a match to check for leaks

Report it to maintenance

How often should fire drills be conducted in the workplace?

Once a month

Once a year

Twice a year

Every two years

What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

To provide information on how to handle chemicals safely

To list emergency contact numbers

To outline the company's evacuation plan

To provide first aid instructions

Which of the following is a common sign of a medical emergency?

Sweating

Dizziness

Severe bleeding

Mild headache

What should you do if an earthquake occurs while you are indoors?

Run outside immediately

Stand in a doorway

Drop, cover, and hold on

Continue working

Which of the following is a primary responsibilty of a fire warden?

Conducting regular fire drills

Using fire extinguishers to put out fires

Assisting with the exacuation of employees

Calling the fire department

How can you best prepare for an emergency evacuation?

Ignore the emergency procedures

Memorise the evacuation routes and assembly points

Wait for instructions from your supervisor

Keep your personal belongings packed

What should you do if you discover a fire in the workplace?

Try to extinguish it immediately

Pull the fire alarm and evacuate

Notify your supervisor and continue working

Wait for someone else to take action

What is the role of the emergency response team (ERT) in the workplace?

To perform routine maintenance

To lead and coordinate emergency procedures

To conduct daily safety inspections

To manage office supplies

What should you avoid doing during a power outage in the workplace?

Using elevators

Using flashlights

Staying calm

Following emergency lighting to exits

What is the first thing you should do in the event of a medical emergency?

Move the victim to a safe location

Call emergency services

Provide first aid

Notify their family

Where should you go during a tornado warning if you are at work?

The highest floor of the building

An interior room or basement

Next to large windows

The car park

Why is it important to keep hallways and exits clear of obstacles?

To maintain a tidy workspace

To prevent workplace accidents

To ensure a quick and safe evacuation

To comply with fire safety regulations

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