HSE Emergency Preparedness and Response 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an Incident Command System (ICS) during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

To provide a standardized, scalable management structure for emergency response

Answer

To assign blame for the incident

Answer

To notify the media about the incident

Answer

To document worker compensation claims

Question 2

Which OSHA standard requires employers to have a written emergency action plan when 10 or more employees are present?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.38

Answer

29 CFR 1910.120

Answer

29 CFR 1910.146

Answer

29 CFR 1910.132

Question 3

During a hazardous materials spill, what does the 'hot zone' represent?

Accepted Answer

The contaminated area immediately surrounding the incident

Answer

An area with elevated temperatures

Answer

The command post location

Answer

The area designated for media briefings

Question 4

What is the recommended sequence for using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

PASS — Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

RACE — Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

Answer

STOP — Stop, Think, Operate, Prevent

Answer

SAFE — Scan, Alert, Fight, Evacuate

Question 5

Which element is NOT typically included in a site-specific emergency response plan?

Accepted Answer

Employee personal financial records

Answer

Evacuation routes and assembly points

Answer

Emergency contact numbers

Answer

Procedures for reporting emergencies

Question 6

What does 'shelter-in-place' mean in an emergency context?

Accepted Answer

Remaining indoors and sealing the building against external hazards

Answer

Evacuating to a designated outdoor shelter

Answer

Taking cover under a sturdy desk or table

Answer

Moving to a higher floor in a building

Question 7

What is the minimum recommended distance for a safe zone when a compressed gas cylinder is on fire and cannot be extinguished?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

50 feet

Answer

100 feet

Answer

1,500 feet