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It's safer to evacuate immediately if there is heavy smoke or toxic fumes present.
It's safer to evacuate immediately if there is heavy smoke or toxic fumes present.
True
If the fire is blocking your exit, it's recommended to try to fight the fire before evacuating.
If the fire is blocking your exit, it's recommended to try to fight the fire before evacuating.
False
Regular inspections of electrical systems, heating, and cooling systems are not necessary for fire prevention.
Regular inspections of electrical systems, heating, and cooling systems are not necessary for fire prevention.
False
Proper storage and handling of flammable materials should include storing them close to ignition sources for easy access.
Proper storage and handling of flammable materials should include storing them close to ignition sources for easy access.
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Implementing and enforcing safety policies is not necessary for preventing fires in the workplace.
Implementing and enforcing safety policies is not necessary for preventing fires in the workplace.
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Evacuation routes should always be planned before attempting to fight a fire in the workplace.
Evacuation routes should always be planned before attempting to fight a fire in the workplace.
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Fire extinguishers should be placed sporadically along escape routes to improve accessibility.
Fire extinguishers should be placed sporadically along escape routes to improve accessibility.
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Emergency lighting should only be installed in stairwells for illumination during an evacuation.
Emergency lighting should only be installed in stairwells for illumination during an evacuation.
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Smoke detectors are not necessary in key areas like corridors and sleeping areas in a building.
Smoke detectors are not necessary in key areas like corridors and sleeping areas in a building.
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Fire alarms should only be installed at entrances to the building.
Fire alarms should only be installed at entrances to the building.
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It is not necessary for exit signs to comply with local building codes and regulations.
It is not necessary for exit signs to comply with local building codes and regulations.
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Fire safety equipment like fire extinguishers and alarms should not be easily reachable and visible.
Fire safety equipment like fire extinguishers and alarms should not be easily reachable and visible.
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It is recommended to overload electrical outlets and extension cords to maximize the use of electricity.
It is recommended to overload electrical outlets and extension cords to maximize the use of electricity.
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Regular testing of fire detection and suppression systems is unnecessary as they are designed to work without maintenance.
Regular testing of fire detection and suppression systems is unnecessary as they are designed to work without maintenance.
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Good housekeeping practices are not important in areas where flammable materials are present.
Good housekeeping practices are not important in areas where flammable materials are present.
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Having an emergency evacuation plan in place is not necessary for workplace safety.
Having an emergency evacuation plan in place is not necessary for workplace safety.
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It is acceptable for employees to smoke near buildings and flammable materials if they are careful with cigarette disposal.
It is acceptable for employees to smoke near buildings and flammable materials if they are careful with cigarette disposal.
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Emergency evacuation plans typically use internationally recognized graphical symbols to convey important information quickly and effectively.
Emergency evacuation plans typically use internationally recognized graphical symbols to convey important information quickly and effectively.
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