F-89 Emergency Action Plan (EAPD) / Fire Safety Director (FSD) Practice Exam

If Kenneth, the security officer, refuses to account for employees during an evacuation, what is the primary reason for his refusal?

1. The EAPD is responsible for all evacuations

2. Each tenant company must account for their own employees

3. Kenneth was not trained to perform this task

4. He is not employed by XYZ Company

The correct answer is: Each tenant company must account for their own employees

The correct choice highlights an important aspect of emergency management in a workplace setting. Each tenant company has the responsibility to ensure the safety of its own employees during an evacuation. This means that it is up to each company's management to conduct a roll call or headcount to ensure that all personnel are accounted for after an emergency situation. This approach is consistent with the principles of accountability and effective communication during an emergency. It helps to streamline the evacuation process, as each company knows its personnel best; they can identify who is present and who may still be inside the building. The other options do not reflect the primary responsibility in this context. While the Emergency Action Plan Director (EAPD) plays a critical role in coordinating emergency responses, individual companies remain responsible for their own employees. Similarly, the training or employment status of Kenneth does not change the fact that accountability lies with each company.