CESCO Emergency Preparedness and Response 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38, an employer with 10 or fewer employees may do what with its emergency action plan?

Accepted Answer

Communicate the plan orally to employees

Answer

1910.38(b) lets employers with 10 or fewer employees communicate the EAP orally instead of keeping a written plan.

Question 2

Which EPCRA section requires facilities to submit annual Tier II hazardous chemical inventory reports by March 1?

Accepted Answer

Section 312

Answer

EPCRA Section 312 requires annual Tier II inventory reports to the SERC, LEPC, and local fire department by March 1.

Question 3

In the Incident Command System, which position belongs to the Command Staff rather than the General Staff?

Accepted Answer

Public Information Officer

Answer

The Command Staff is made up of the Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer.

Question 4

Which level of EPA protective equipment gives the highest respiratory protection but a lower level of skin protection?

Accepted Answer

Level B

Answer

Level B uses SCBA for full respiratory protection with splash-resistant clothing rather than a vapor-tight suit.

Question 5

On an NFPA 704 diamond, what hazard does the yellow quadrant show?

Accepted Answer

Instability/reactivity

Answer

Yellow shows instability (reactivity), blue shows health, red shows flammability, and white shows special hazards.

CESCO - Certified Environmental, Safety and Compliance Officer Practice Test