FEMA certifications FEMA Safety 4

Question 1

What is the leading cause of injury when working at heights on a disaster recovery site?

Accepted Answer

Falls

Answer

Heat exhaustion

Answer

Electric shock

Answer

Eye injuries

Question 2

Before entering a flood-damaged building, what utility hazard must be addressed first?

Accepted Answer

Electrical power and gas lines

Answer

Internet connection

Answer

Plumbing fixtures

Answer

Cable television lines

Question 3

What personal protective equipment is essential when cleaning up mold after flooding?

Accepted Answer

N-95 respirator, gloves, and eye protection

Answer

Sunglasses and gloves

Answer

Hard hat only

Answer

Hearing protection

Question 4

When using a portable generator after a disaster, where should it be operated?

Accepted Answer

Outdoors, away from doors, windows, and vents

Answer

Inside the garage with the door open

Answer

In the basement near the panel

Answer

On an enclosed porch

Question 5

What is a key warning sign of heat exhaustion in disaster responders?

Accepted Answer

Heavy sweating, weakness, and nausea

Answer

Dry, hot skin and high fever

Answer

Sudden weight gain

Answer

Slow, deep breathing

Question 6

Why should downed power lines always be treated as energized?

Accepted Answer

They may still carry lethal current even if they appear dead

Answer

They are radioactive

Answer

They emit harmful gases

Answer

They are always hot to the touch

Question 7

What is the recommended action if you smell natural gas inside a structure?

Accepted Answer

Leave immediately and report it from a safe distance

Answer

Turn on lights to inspect

Answer

Open the gas valve to release pressure

Answer

Light a match to locate the leak