CRA Emergency Preparedness & Safety 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Prior Approval Request

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The department chair or designated alternate

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Essential functions continue during and after a disruption

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

NFPA 45

Answer

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

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CRA Emergency Preparedness & Safety 3