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  1. Which OSHA standard requires employers to have a written Emergency Action Plan (EAP) when there are 11 or more employees?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.38

    29 CFR 1910.38 mandates a written Emergency Action Plan for employers with 11 or more employees; smaller employers may communicate the plan orally.

  2. During a hazardous materials release, the 'hot zone' is defined as the area where:

    Answer: Contamination is present or likely

    The hot zone (exclusion zone) is the area of actual or potential contamination requiring the highest level of protective equipment.

  3. The Incident Command System (ICS) principle of 'span of control' recommends that one supervisor manage no more than how many personnel?

    Answer: 5 to 7

    ICS recommends a span of control of 1 supervisor to 5 subordinates (range 3–7) to maintain effective oversight during emergencies.

  4. Which component of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) identifies the minimum resources needed to resume critical operations after a disaster?

    Answer: Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

    A Business Impact Analysis identifies critical functions, their dependencies, and the minimum resources required to restore operations.

  5. When conducting an emergency drill, which action best evaluates the effectiveness of the plan?

    Answer: Timing evacuation completion and identifying bottlenecks

    Timing the drill and documenting bottlenecks provides measurable data to compare against established benchmarks and improve the plan.

  6. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 6 provides first responders with information on:

    Answer: Accidental release measures and cleanup procedures

    SDS Section 6 covers accidental release measures, including containment, cleanup, and environmental precautions for spill response.

  7. In the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the MAC Group (Multiagency Coordination Group) is responsible for:

    Answer: Policy-level decisions and resource prioritization across incidents

    The MAC Group operates at a strategic level to coordinate resources and make policy decisions across multiple simultaneous incidents.