CEM Risk Management & Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document outlines the procedures for evacuating an exhibition hall in case of an emergency?
- Incident command plan
- Emergency action plan (EAP) (Correct answer)
- Risk register
- Vendor compliance checklist
Correct answer: Emergency action plan (EAP)
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) details evacuation routes, assembly points, and procedures to follow during emergencies.
Question 2: A key principle of the Incident Command System (ICS) used at large exhibitions is:
- Each department reports to multiple supervisors
- Unity of command — each responder reports to only one supervisor (Correct answer)
- All decisions must be approved by the venue GM
- Communication occurs only in writing
Correct answer: Unity of command — each responder reports to only one supervisor
Unity of command ensures clarity by having each person accountable to a single supervisor, preventing conflicting orders.
Question 3: When assessing crowd density risk, which metric is most commonly used?
- Persons per square meter (p/m²) (Correct answer)
- Total ticket sales
- Number of exits divided by capacity
- Average dwell time in minutes
Correct answer: Persons per square meter (p/m²)
Persons per square meter is the standard metric; densities above 4 p/m² can create dangerous crowd pressure.
Question 4: Which type of insurance covers bodily injury or property damage claims made by third parties during an exhibition?
- Workers' compensation
- Commercial general liability (CGL) (Correct answer)
- Business interruption insurance
- Builder's risk insurance
Correct answer: Commercial general liability (CGL)
Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance protects the event organizer against third-party claims for bodily injury or property damage.
Question 5: A 'near miss' in exhibition safety terminology refers to:
- An incident that caused minor injuries only
- An unplanned event that could have resulted in injury but did not (Correct answer)
- A booth that narrowly passed inspection
- A security breach that was detected before causing harm
Correct answer: An unplanned event that could have resulted in injury but did not
Near misses are unplanned events with the potential for harm that should be documented and analyzed to prevent future incidents.
Question 6: The primary purpose of a pre-event safety walkthrough is to:
- Satisfy the exhibitor move-in schedule
- Identify and correct hazards before the show opens (Correct answer)
- Verify the floor plan matches the contract
- Determine final aisle widths
Correct answer: Identify and correct hazards before the show opens
Pre-event walkthroughs allow safety personnel to identify electrical hazards, blocked exits, and other risks before attendees arrive.
Question 7: Which element is MOST critical to include in an exhibitor safety manual?
- Booth design inspiration photos
- Prohibited items, weight limits, and emergency contact numbers (Correct answer)
- Marketing tips for booth traffic
- Recommended hotel room rates
Correct answer: Prohibited items, weight limits, and emergency contact numbers
Exhibitor safety manuals must communicate restrictions, structural limits, and emergency contacts to prevent hazards during move-in and show days.
CEM Risk Management & Safety 2
Which document outlines the procedures for evacuating an exhibition hall in case of an emergency?