CSS Emergency Preparedness and Response 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.38

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Contamination is present or likely

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

5 to 7

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Timing evacuation completion and identifying bottlenecks

Answer

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

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