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Emergency Response & Preparedness Flashcards

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  1. During a severe thunderstorm warning, what is the safest immediate action for grounds crew working in open turf areas?

    Answer: Seek shelter in a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle

    Substantial buildings or hard-topped vehicles provide the best protection from lightning during a severe thunderstorm.

  2. A grounds worker accidentally ingests a pesticide. The first action after calling poison control (1-800-222-1222) should be to:

    Answer: Follow the specific instructions on the pesticide label or from poison control

    Pesticide labels and poison control operators provide substance-specific guidance, as some chemicals cause more harm if vomiting is induced.

  3. An Incident Command System (ICS) is best described as:

    Answer: A standardized on-scene emergency management system allowing coordinated response

    ICS is a standardized management system that allows multiple agencies and teams to coordinate effectively during any emergency.

  4. Which document should be immediately accessible to emergency responders when a chemical spill occurs on grounds?

    Answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the spilled chemical

    The SDS provides first responders with critical hazard, handling, and emergency response information for the specific chemical.

  5. What is the primary purpose of a grounds department Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?

    Answer: To ensure essential grounds operations can continue or quickly resume after a disruption

    A BCP identifies critical functions and establishes procedures to maintain or rapidly restore operations after an emergency.

  6. When a grounds crew member collapses and is unresponsive in the field, what is the correct sequence of actions?

    Answer: Check for hazards, call 911, begin CPR if trained, use AED if available

    Scene safety first, then activating EMS, then starting CPR and using an AED follows the standard emergency response chain of survival.

  7. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, employers must train workers on chemical hazards:

    Answer: Whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced to the workplace

    OSHA HazCom requires retraining whenever a new physical or health hazard is introduced into the work area.

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