CSS Emergency Response & Incident Investigation 3

Question 1

In the Incident Command System (ICS), which position is responsible for safety at the incident scene?

Accepted Answer

Safety Officer

Answer

The Safety Officer monitors scene conditions and has authority to stop or prevent unsafe acts during incident operations.

Question 2

Which investigation technique maps the sequence of events leading to an incident using boxes and arrows to show cause-and-effect relationships?

Accepted Answer

Events and Causal Factor (ECF) charting

Answer

Events and Causal Factor charting sequences events chronologically and connects causal factors using a timeline-based diagram.

Question 3

A chemical spill occurs and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is unavailable. What is the BEST immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Call 1-800-424-8802 (CHEMTREC) or the manufacturer's emergency number for guidance

Answer

CHEMTREC provides 24/7 emergency chemical guidance when SDS information is unavailable during an incident.

Question 4

Under OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) authority, how quickly can OSHA implement an ETS without normal rulemaking?

Accepted Answer

Immediately, effective upon publication in the Federal Register

Answer

OSHA can issue an ETS effective immediately upon Federal Register publication when workers face grave danger from a new hazard.

Question 5

Which best describes the 'near miss' reporting concept in safety management?

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so

Answer

A near miss is an unplanned event with injury/damage potential that can reveal hazards before they cause actual harm.

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