CEM Risk Management & Safety 2

Question 1

Which document outlines the procedures for evacuating an exhibition hall in case of an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Emergency action plan (EAP)

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Unity of command — each responder reports to only one supervisor

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Persons per square meter (p/m²)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Commercial general liability (CGL)

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that could have resulted in injury but did not

Answer

Near misses are unplanned events with the potential for harm that should be documented and analyzed to prevent future incidents.

(CEM) Certified in Exhibition Management Practice Test