Question 29

OSHA requires a written emergency action plan for fire protection and prevention.

An employer must develop a written emergency action plan to ensure fire protection and prevention in new facilities according to OSHA regulations. This plan is essential for effectively managing emergencies and ensuring employee safety.

A) that an alarm system be installed in all new facilities that will have a distinctive signal for each type of emergency.

While alarm systems are important for alerting employees to emergencies, OSHA does not specifically mandate that all new facilities must have distinct alarm signals for each type of emergency. Therefore, this option does not align with the primary requirement regarding written emergency action plans.

B) a written emergency action plan for fire protection and prevention.

This option is correct as OSHA explicitly requires employers to have a written emergency action plan that addresses fire protection and prevention measures. This plan must detail procedures for evacuating employees and ensuring their safety in the event of a fire.

C) that the employer review, orally, all emergency procedures with each employee.

Although reviewing emergency procedures with employees is a best practice and can be part of the training process, OSHA does not specifically require an oral review of all procedures as a standalone obligation. The focus is on having a documented emergency action plan.

D) that two of the eight employees be assigned duties for overseeing the safe evacuation of the facility in case of emergencies.

While assigning duties for evacuation is a good safety practice, OSHA does not require a specific number of employees to be assigned these tasks. The necessity for a written emergency action plan encompasses broader safety measures that include evacuation procedures but does not specify this detail.

Conclusion

The requirement for a written emergency action plan for fire protection and prevention is a core element of OSHA regulations, making option B the correct answer. Other options, while related to emergency preparedness, do not fulfill the specific requirement set forth by OSHA, underscoring the importance of having comprehensive written documentation to guide safety practices in the workplace.