ESC Emergency Response & Incident Management 5

Question 1

A worker is rescued from electrical contact and is unconscious but breathing. After calling 911, what position should the victim be placed in while awaiting EMS?

Accepted Answer

Recovery position on their side to maintain airway patency

Answer

The recovery position (lateral recumbent) keeps an unconscious but breathing victim's airway open and reduces aspiration risk while awaiting EMS.

Question 2

Which document must be posted at the facility and available to workers at all times per OSHA recordkeeping requirements?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1904.32 requires employers to post Form 300A from February 1 through April 30 each year in a visible workplace location.

Question 3

What distinguishes a 'near miss' from a 'recordable incident' in electrical safety incident management?

Accepted Answer

A near miss results in no injury or illness; a recordable incident results in injury, illness, or death meeting OSHA criteria

Answer

A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or illness, while a recordable incident meets OSHA's criteria for injury, illness, or death.

Question 4

During an emergency evacuation from an electrical vault, a worker notices a colleague has not evacuated. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Incident Commander or emergency personnel and provide the colleague's last known location

Answer

Re-entering a hazardous area creates additional casualties; the proper action is to immediately inform the Incident Commander who can dispatch trained rescue personnel.

Question 5

A 'hot work permit' in an electrical context is most relevant when:

Accepted Answer

Performing energized electrical work that creates ignition sources in areas with flammable materials

Answer

Hot work permits are required when electrical work generates sparks or arcs in areas where flammable gases, liquids, or dusts create fire or explosion risk.

(ESC) Electrical Safety Certification Practice Test

(ESC) Electrical Safety Certification Practice Test

ESC Emergency Response & Incident Management 5