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Emergency Preparedness & Safety Flashcards

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  1. When a federal award is disrupted by a declared disaster, which document type allows recipients to request modified terms from the awarding agency?

    Answer: Prior Approval Request

    A Prior Approval Request is submitted to the awarding agency when recipients need to modify award terms due to emergency or disaster circumstances.

  2. Under the National Incident Management System (NIMS), what is the purpose of the 'Unified Command' structure?

    Answer: To allow multiple agencies with different legal authorities to manage an incident jointly

    Unified Command allows multiple agencies with jurisdictional responsibility to work together without surrendering individual authority.

  3. A principal investigator is evacuated during a hurricane and cannot oversee lab shutdown. Who typically has authority to authorize emergency lab shutdown procedures?

    Answer: The department chair or designated alternate

    The department chair or a pre-designated alternate typically holds authority to authorize emergency procedures when the PI is unavailable.

  4. What is a 'continuity of operations plan' (COOP) designed to ensure?

    Answer: Essential functions continue during and after a disruption

    A COOP ensures that an organization's essential functions can continue during and after emergencies or disruptions.

  5. Which NFPA standard specifically addresses laboratory safety in health science and research facilities?

    Answer: NFPA 45

    NFPA 45 is the Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals and applies to research and health science facilities.

  6. An institution experiences a data breach during a cyberattack that disrupts access to grant management systems. This scenario most directly impacts which research administration function?

    Answer: Financial reporting and award compliance deadlines

    Loss of grant management system access directly jeopardizes financial reporting and the ability to meet award compliance deadlines.

  7. What is the primary purpose of a 'shelter-in-place' order during a hazardous material release?

    Answer: To keep building occupants inside to reduce exposure to outdoor contaminants

    Shelter-in-place directives keep occupants indoors where building structure provides protection from hazardous outdoor atmospheric releases.