CPI Team Safety & Site Protocols 2

Question 1

When investigating an abandoned building, what is the FIRST safety check a team should perform before entering?

Accepted Answer

Assess structural integrity of floors, ceilings, and staircases

Answer

Structural integrity assessment must come first to prevent falls, collapses, or entrapment during the investigation.

Question 2

A team member encounters an aggressive animal (e.g., stray dog) inside a reportedly haunted structure. What is the correct protocol?

Accepted Answer

Calmly retreat, alert the team, and evacuate if necessary

Answer

Calm retreat and team notification prevents injury while keeping everyone informed of the hazard.

Question 3

Which buddy system rule is considered best practice for paranormal investigations?

Accepted Answer

Each investigator must always have at least one partner within visual or verbal contact

Answer

Maintaining visual or verbal contact ensures immediate assistance if a team member is injured or incapacitated.

Question 4

What information should be included on a team's site entry log?

Accepted Answer

Names of investigators, entry time, exit time, and emergency contacts

Answer

Entry logs with personnel names, times, and emergency contacts enable rapid rescue response if someone becomes missing or injured.

Question 5

During an outdoor night investigation, a team member becomes disoriented and cannot locate the group. What should they do first?

Accepted Answer

Stay in place, activate a whistle or flashlight signal, and call out

Answer

Staying in place and signaling prevents further disorientation and makes it easier for the team to locate the lost member.

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