Fire Safety and Occupational Regulations

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Which of the following represents the categories of fire classes?

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Ordinary combustibles, vapours, electrical, metals, oils (correct)

Combustibles, Flammable, Explosive

Fuel, Heat, Oxygen

What is the role of the Ministry of Labour in Ontario?

To investigate workplace accidents

To manage employee benefits

To regulate workplace safety (correct)

To provide resources for workplace safety education

What is the required minimum overlap between sections of an extension ladder?

5 Feet

3 Feet (correct)

2 Feet

4 Feet

Identify the components that make up the combustion triangle.

Fuel, Heat, Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is an effective method to extinguish a fire?

Remove an element of the combustion triangle Signup and view all the answers

Which factors should gas technicians consider for their personal safety?

Work habits, MSD hazards, Clothing, Protective equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceptable height to horizontal distance ratio when using an extension ladder?

3-1 Signup and view all the answers

Which act governs the rights and responsibilities of every worker in Ontario?

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Signup and view all the answers

How often should fire extinguishers be serviced to ensure operational readiness?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

What is the full meaning of OSHA?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of an employer towards a gas technician's safety?

Ensuring safety instructions and required equipment are provided Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for gas technicians?

To inform about flammable, corrosive, or explosive materials Signup and view all the answers

Who has the responsibility to report hazards identified on the job site?

The person who discovers the hazard Signup and view all the answers

What classifications of fire extinguishers are recognized by ULC?

ABCD and K Signup and view all the answers

What key safety categories should fuel technicians in Ontario consider?

Personal safety equipment, site OSHA, safety of others, Ontario fuel codes Signup and view all the answers

When using a fire extinguisher, where should the nozzle be aimed for maximum effectiveness?

At the base of the fire Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers should be serviced annually, not every 6 months, every 2 years, or every 5 years.
ULC classifies fire extinguishers as A, B, C, D and K.
To extinguish a fire, aim the nozzle of the extinguisher at the base of the fire, not the flames, the ceiling, or the walls.

Occupational Safety

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) governs every worker in Ontario, not the Employment Standards Act, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, or the Labour Relations Act.
The person who discovers a hazard on a job site is responsible for reporting it, not the supervisor, safety officer, or site manager.
Employers of gas technicians are responsible for ensuring safety instructions and providing equipment to workers, not just providing meals, training, or paperwork.

Fuel Technician Safety

Fuel technicians in Ontario should consider personal safety equipment, site inspections, safety of others, and fuel codes.
The key to extinguishing a fire is to remove one of the elements from the combustion triangle: fuel, heat, or oxygen.
The combustion triangle is composed of fuel, heat, and oxygen, not fuel, fire, oxygen or fuel, heat, smoke.

Fire Types

The classifications of fires are: ordinary combustibles, vapours, electrical, metals and oils.
The classifications of fires are NOT solid, liquid, gas or combustibles, flammable, explosive.

Personal Safety

When working with an extension ladder, the minimum overlap required between ladder sections is 3 feet, not 2 feet, 4 feet, or 5 feet.
The proper ratio for height to horizontal distance when using an extension ladder is 3-1, not 2-1, 4-1, or 5-1.
Gas technicians should consider work habits, MSD hazards, clothing, and protective equipment, not experience level, tools used, location, job title, training, or equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment

The six personal protective equipment items required on a job site are: head protection, respiratory, eyes, hearing, hands, and feet.
The required PPE are not gloves, helmet, eyewear, boots, reflective vest, breathing apparatus or safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, earplugs, face shield.

Workplace Safety

The Ministry of Labour regulates workplace safety in Ontario, not the Occupational Health and Safety Commission, the Workplace Safety Agency, or the Health and Safety Executive.
A majority of workplace injuries are related to the fingers, hands, and arms.

MSDS

MSDS sheets are used to assist technicians in being aware of flammable, corrosive, or explosive substances.
MSDS sheets do not cover equipment maintenance schedules, company policies, or training requirements.

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Test your knowledge on fire extinguisher usage and occupational safety regulations, especially in the context of Ontario. This quiz covers essential information about service frequency, hazard reporting, and responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining a safe work environment.