ASP Emergency Response & Incident Investigation Flashcards

Which investigation technique involves recreating the sequence of events leading to an incident on a timeline?

Answer: Events and causal factors analysis

Events and causal factors analysis maps the sequence of events and conditions on a chronological chart to identify contributing causes.

What does the term 'near miss' refer to in safety management?

Answer: An unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so

A near miss is an unplanned event with the potential for harm that did not result in injury, illness, or property damage.

In emergency response planning, what is the purpose of a 'shelter-in-place' procedure?

Answer: To keep employees inside a building to protect them from an external hazard

Shelter-in-place directs employees to remain inside a sealed area of the building to avoid exposure to external hazards such as chemical releases.

Which factor is considered when calculating the severity rate (SR) in incident statistics?

Answer: Days away from work, job transfer, and restricted duty

The severity rate uses lost workdays, restricted duty days, and job transfer days to reflect the seriousness of work-related injuries.

What is the 'swiss cheese model' used to explain in safety science?

Answer: How redundant safety barriers can each have gaps that align to allow an accident to occur

The Swiss cheese model, developed by James Reason, illustrates how accidents occur when holes in successive defensive layers align to create an unobstructed path to failure.

Which document outlines the specific roles, responsibilities, and actions required during an emergency at a facility?

Answer: Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

An Emergency Response Plan defines roles, responsibilities, communication procedures, and actions employees must take during various emergencies.