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Psych 492 I/O Practicum
Evaluation of the Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training and Lockout/Tagout Courses
By Sydney Reeves and Xinyi Peng Spring 2016
Outline❏ Fire Safety followed by Lockout/Tagout
❏ Quiz item analysis❏ Things done well❏ Suggestions for improvement
Evaluation of Questions/Answers❏ Reasonable and realistic❏ Percentage guidelines
❏ Correct less than 50% of the time the question may be too difficult
❏ Correct between 50 and 80% the question is good❏ Correct more than 80% of the time the question may be too
easy❏ Question/answer wording and structure
Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Training
Fire Safety Quiz❏ 10 questions❏ 80% to pass❏ Questions presented in same order❏ Data time frame: November 10, 2015 to
February 28, 2016
Fire Safety Sample
Test taken 291 times by 224 people
Range=1-7
Mean=1.5
Median=1
Mode=1
What is the correct order of steps a person should take in the event of a fire?
Q952
1. Call 911, close doors and windows, then evacuate
2. Pull the Fire Alarm, Call 911, then evacuate3. Attempt to use a fire extinguisher, evacuate, then
call 9114. None of the above
What is the correct order of steps a person should take in the event of a fire?
Q952
1. Call 911, close doors and windows, then evacuate
2. Pull the Fire Alarm, Call 911, then evacuate3. Attempt to use a fire extinguisher, evacuate, then
call 9114. None of the above
Great Question!
An ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher is effective on which types of fire? Q953
1. Electrical Fire2. Flammable Liquids3. Ordinary combustible materials4. All of the above
An ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher is effective on which types of fire? Q953
1. Electrical Fire2. Flammable Liquids3. Ordinary combustible materials4. All of the above
Good Question.
What is the most common fire ignition source of the following choices? Q954
1. Bunsen Burners2. Arc Welding Equipment3. Smoking4. Electrical Equipment
What is the most common fire ignition source of the following choices? Q954
1. Bunsen Burners2. Arc Welding Equipment3. Smoking4. Electrical Equipment
Great Question!
As part of emergency preparedness, it is important to know the location of which
of the following? Q955
1. Fire Extinguishers2. Alarm Pull Stations3. Emergency Routes4. All of the above
As part of emergency preparedness, it is important to know the location of which
of the following? Q955
1. Fire Extinguishers2. Alarm Pull Stations3. Emergency Routes4. All of the above
Question too easy. Ask more in depth question on the topic.
Which of the following is NOT part of the procedure for using a fire extinguisher? 1. Open the safety valve2. Aim nozzle at the base of the fire3. Squeeze the handle
4. Sweep side to side
Extension cords are approved for temporary use only. Q956
1. True2. False
Extension cords are approved for temporary use only. Q956
1. True2. False
Good question.
No combustible storage is allowed in exit corridors. Q957
1. True2. False
No combustible storage is allowed in exit corridors. Q957
1. True2. False
Seems too easy. Make question multiple choice and more in depth.
It is okay for a disabled person to use an elevator in the event of a fire. Q958
1. True2. False
It is okay for a disabled person to use an elevator in the event of a fire. Q958
1. True2. False
Good Question.
Power strips should never be used. Q959
1. True2. False
Power strips should never be used. Q959
1. True2. False
Great Question!
What is the minimum distance that must be maintained below sprinkler heads?
Q960
1. 24 inches2. 18 inches3. 6 inches4. 12 inches
What is the minimum distance that must be maintained below sprinkler heads?
Q960
1. 24 inches2. 18 inches3. 6 inches4. 12 inches
Great Question!
A class B fire involves what type of material? Q961
1. Ordinary combustibles2. Electrical equipment3. Flammable liquids4. Combustible metals
A class B fire involves what type of material? Q961
1. Ordinary combustibles2. Electrical equipment3. Flammable liquids4. Combustible metals
Great Question!
Summary❏ Question 952: 66%“What is the correct order of steps a person should take in the event of a fire?”
❏ Question 955: 99%“As part of emergency preparedness, it is important to know the location of which of the following?”
Summary❏ Only 2 questions need modified
❏ 955 & 957❏ 8 good questions
❏ 951, 952, 953, 954, 956, 958, 959, 960, 961
What was done well
❏ Relevant questions❏ Students retained course information❏ Course gave multiple resources
General Course Suggestions
❏ Bank of questions❏ More in depth questions instead of T/F❏ Reaction survey❏ Application quiz questions
Reaction Survey Sample Question
● The purpose of the training was clearly defined.
● I will be able to apply what I have learned from the course to any situation.
1=Strongly disagree2=Disagree3=Neither agree nor disagree4=Agree5=Strongly agree
Application Question Example
Jake, a junior in chemical engineering, saw there was a fire in the lab. He tried to put out the fire with a nearby fire extinguisher. Jessica stopped him right away. Which of the following may be a reason Jessica stopped him? 1. Jake had never been trained how to use a fire extinguisher 2. The fire was spreading too rapidly with a lot of smoke 3. The exit was unknown and her instinct said it was not okay to
use a fire extinguisher4. All of the above
Questions?
Lockout-Tagout Course Evaluation
Lockout-Tagout Quiz❏ 15 questions❏ 80% to pass❏ Questions presented in same order❏ Data time frame: March 10, 2015 to
February 25, 2016
Lockout-Tagout Sample
Test taken 70 times by 44 people
Range= 1-4
Mean = 1.6
Median = 1
Mode = 1
An exception to LOTO requirements apply to? Q: 629
1. Normal production operations2. Work on electrical circuits of less than 50 volts3. Work on cord or plug type of equipment4. All of the above are exceptions
An exception to LOTO requirements apply to? Q: 629
1. Normal production operations2. Work on electrical circuits of less than 50 volts3. Work on cord or plug type of equipment4. All of the above are exceptions
Great Question!
Energy isolation devices do NOT include:Q 630
1. Disconnect switches2. Blocks3. Circuit breakers4. Padlock with only one key
Energy isolation devices do NOT include:Q 630
1. Disconnect switches2. Blocks3. Circuit breakers4. Padlock with only one key
Not a bad question...Not a bad question...
Which of the following does not require lock out tag out?Q 631
1. Cleaning equipment2. When repairs require removal of a guard3. Un-jamming4. Removing finished parts5. When reaching into the equipment
Which of the following does not require lock out tag out?Q 631
1. Cleaning equipment2. When repairs require removal of a guard3. Un-jamming4. Removing finished parts5. When reaching into the equipment
Good Question.
Servicing activities that take place during normal production operations do NOT require LO/TO
unless: Q 632
1. Guards are removed, by-passed, or body parts are placed into danger zones
2. Machine is left running while on break3. Machine is turned off to clean the work surface4. None of the above
Servicing activities that take place during normal production operations do NOT require LO/TO
unless: Q 632
1. Guards are removed, by-passed, or body parts are placed into danger zones
2. Machine is left running while on break3. Machine is turned off to clean the work surface4. None of the above
Good Question!
LO/TO training is required for authorized and affected employees.
Q 633
1. True2. False
LO/TO training is required for authorized and affected employees.
Q 633
1. True2. False
Could be a better question...
Bill is working with a piece of equipment when he realizes the equipment needs repairs. He prepares for shutdown by reading the SOP. After ensuring that all the necessary tools are available, Bill begins the paperwork for the shutdown. What did Bill forget to do when preparing to shutdown the equipment?
1. Apply the lockout device2. Try the equipment again3. Call maintenance 4. Notify all affected employees
Components of a LO/TO program include all of the following except: Q
634
1. Written procedures2. Audits3. Dress code
Components of a LO/TO program include all of the following except: Q
634
1. Written procedures2. Audits3. Dress code
Add another distractor.
Components of a LO/TO program include all of the following except: Q
634
1. Written procedures2. Audits3. Dress code4. Scope and purpose
An affected employee is… Q 635
1. The person who performs lock out tag out2. An employee who is working in the area3. A person who is allowed to work on energized
equipment
An affected employee is… Q 635
1. The person who performs lock out tag out2. An employee who is working in the area3. A person who is allowed to work on energized
equipment
Add another distractor.
An affected employee is… Q 635
1. The person who performs lock out tag out2. An employee who is working in the area3. A person who is allowed to work on energized
equipment4. Equipment operators that can operate and use
equipment while it is down for repairs
An authorized person is… Q 636
1. The person who performs lock out tag out2. An employee who is working in the area3. A person who is allowed to work on energized
equipment
An authorized person is… Q 636
1. The person who performs lock out tag out2. An employee who is working in the area3. A person who is allowed to work on energized
equipment
Fix distractor 2.
Suggested change:An authorized person’s responsibilities
include… Q 636
1. Deal with special conditions2. Recognition of locations, types and potential
hazardous3. Perform lock out tag out4. All of the above
Outside contractors… Q 637
1. Only have to use tags2. Follow a different policy since they are in
construction3. Do not fall under the LOTO standard4. Must exchange LOTO information with the
host company
Outside contractors… Q 637
1. Only have to use tags2. Follow a different policy since they are in
construction3. Do not fall under the LOTO standard4. Must exchange LOTO information with the
host company
All 3 distractors are poor.
Outside contractors… Q 637
1. Do not need to fill out the Exchange of LOTO Program form
2. Follow a different policy since they are in construction
3. Do not fall under the LOTO standard4. Must exchange LOTO information with the
host company
John, maintenance employee at a meat packing company, was called in to unjam a conveyor belt. John turned the machine off and reached into the conveyor and began
removing items from the underside of the conveyor. While John was performing this duty another employee turned the
conveyor on. Q 638
1. John did not lock out the machine2. Lock out was not required since he was only cleaning a machine3. The second employee should have been paying attention to what was
going on
John, maintenance employee at a meat packing company, was called in to unjam a conveyor belt. John turned the machine off and reached into the conveyor and began
removing items from the underside of the conveyor. While John was performing this duty another employee turned the
conveyor on. Q 638
1. John did not lock out the machine2. Lock out was not required since he was only cleaning a machine3. The second employee should have been paying attention to what was
going on
Both distractors are poor.
John, maintenance employee at a meat packing company, was called in to unjam a conveyor belt. John turned the machine off and reached into the conveyor and began
removing items from the underside of the conveyor. While John was performing this duty another employee turned the
conveyor on. What did John do incorrectly? Q 638
1. John did not lock out the machine2. John must notify the other employee and put a “Do not operate” tag
on the power switch3. The second employee should have been paying attention to what was
going on
What type of energy uses the compressive force of a gas in a confined area such as a pipe or hose
to perform mechanical work? Q 639
1. Thermal energy2. Chemical energy3. Hydraulic energy4. Pneumatic
What type of energy uses the compressive force of a gas in a confined area such as a pipe or hose
to perform mechanical work? Q 639
1. Thermal energy2. Chemical energy3. Hydraulic energy4. Pneumatic
Great Question!
Devices used to lock out equipment prior to service and maintenance must
be… Q 640
1. Standardized2. Brought in to work by each individual employee3. Always red in color4. Left with each piece of equipment so they can
easily be found
Devices used to lock out equipment prior to service and maintenance must
be… Q 640
1. Standardized2. Brought in to work by each individual employee3. Always red in color4. Left with each piece of equipment so they can
easily be found
Great question!
What statement is true about duplicate keys for locks used in the lockout process?
Q 6411. Keys will be held by the supervisor during the lockout process to
allow the startup of equipment in the event of an emergency2. Key Services will store duplicate keys and issue them only to the
owner of the lock (authorized employee) when the primary key is lost
3. Duplicate keys must never be made for locks used in the lockout process
4. The authorized employee must securely store duplicate keys away from the work site during the lockout process
What statement is true about duplicate keys for locks used in the lockout process?
Q 6411. Keys will be held by the supervisor during the lockout process to
allow the startup of equipment in the event of an emergency2. Key Services will store duplicate keys and issue them only to the
owner of the lock (authorized employee) when the primary key is lost
3. Duplicate keys must never be made for locks used in the lockout process
4. The authorized employee must securely store duplicate keys away from the work site during the lockout process
Good question.
Which of the following is the final step when locking out a piece of equipment?
Q 642
1. Notifying the affected employees that the equipment is being serviced and will be unavailable for use
2. Verifying that all energy sources have been isolated3. Applying the lockout device to the energy isolation
device
Which of the following is the final step when locking out a piece of equipment?
Q 642
1. Notifying the affected employees that the equipment is being serviced and will be unavailable for use
2. Verifying that all energy sources have been isolated3. Applying the lockout device to the energy isolation
device
Great question!
The one lock-one key system is the principle that states… Q 643
1. Each authorized person performing service or maintenance is responsible for putting their own lock on and keeping the only key to that lock with them at all times during the lockout process
2. Lockout procedures at the facility are to be completed using one type of lock (brand, model, color, etc) that are all keyed the same and the one key is controlled by the safety coordinator
3. A lockout process that can be accomplished by using a single lock with only one key to control a single source of energy
4. None of the above
The one lock-one key system is the principle that states… Q 643
1. Each authorized person performing service or maintenance is responsible for putting their own lock on and keeping the only key to that lock with them at all times during the lockout process
2. Lockout procedures at the facility are to be completed using one type of lock (brand, model, color, etc) that are all keyed the same and the one key is controlled by the safety coordinator
3. A lockout process that can be accomplished by using a single lock with only one key to control a single source of energy
4. None of the above
Great question! Fix distractor 4.
Summary❏ Question 630: 52%“Energy isolation devices do NOT include:”
❏ Question 633 and 638: 97%“LO/TO training is required for authorized and affected employees.”“John, maintenance employee at a meat packing company, was called in to unjam a conveyor belt. John turned the machine off and reached into the conveyor and began removing items from the underside of the conveyor. While John was performing this duty another employee turned the conveyor on.”
Summary Continued
❏ 6 need modified❏ 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638
❏ 9 good questions❏ 629, 630, 631, 632, 639, 640, 641, 642,
643
What was done well
● Application questions● Concept questions
General Course Suggestions
❏ Bank of questions❏ Reaction/Learning survey
Reaction QuestionThe information from this course was easy to understand.
I feel that the information from this course will be useful to me in my job.
1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Neutral4. Agree5. Strongly Agree
Learning QuestionWhen a shift change occurs, I meet with the
incoming/outgoing employee to review where and
what is locked out.
1. True2. False
Overall Summary
❏ Fire Safety had 2 questions that needed changes and 8 with little to no changes ❏ Fewer T/F questions
❏ Lockout/Tagout had 6 questions that needed changes and 9 with little to no changes
References
Cohen, R., Swerdlik, M., & Sturman, E. (2013). Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (8th ed., p. 263). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Reddit. (n.d.). Fire safety advice • /r/funny. Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1kug36/fire_safety_advice/
“Donald Clark Plan B.” Donald Clark Plan B.N.p., 12 Dec.2008.Web.29 Apr. 2016
Thank you!