Emergency Planning Flashcards
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Under NFPA 1600, what is the minimum recommended frequency for exercising a full-scale emergency operations plan?
Answer: Annually
NFPA 1600 recommends exercising the full emergency operations plan at least annually to ensure readiness.
Which element of the Incident Command System (ICS) is responsible for tracking all personnel assigned to an incident?
Answer: Resources Unit Leader
The Resources Unit Leader within the Planning Section tracks the status of all personnel and resources assigned to the incident.
A fire safety technician is drafting a shelter-in-place procedure for a chemical release. Which factor MOST determines whether to shelter in place versus evacuate?
Answer: Wind direction and chemical dispersion modeling
Wind direction and chemical dispersion modeling determine whether the indoor environment is safer than moving through potentially contaminated air outside.
When establishing an Incident Command Post (ICP), what is the primary location consideration?
Answer: Upwind and uphill from the hazard
The ICP should be positioned upwind and uphill to protect command personnel from smoke, fumes, and hazardous materials.
Which document within an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) specifically identifies the chain of command for emergency response decisions?
Answer: Emergency response organization chart
The emergency response organization chart defines roles, responsibilities, and the chain of command during an emergency.
A business continuity plan (BCP) differs from an emergency action plan (EAP) primarily because the BCP focuses on:
Answer: Restoring critical business functions after disruption
A BCP addresses recovery and continuity of essential business operations after an emergency, whereas an EAP focuses on immediate life safety response.
Which OSHA standard requires employers with more than 10 employees to have a written Emergency Action Plan?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.38
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 mandates that employers with more than 10 employees maintain a written Emergency Action Plan covering evacuation and emergency procedures.