Emergency Response & Incident Management Flashcards
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Which OSHA requirement mandates that a sufficient number of trained persons be available to render first aid when a medical facility is NOT in near proximity to the worksite?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.151(b)
29 CFR 1910.151(b) requires that in the absence of an infirmary or clinic near the workplace, a person trained to render first aid must be available.
An IHSA coach is conducting a post-incident debrief. Which style of debrief is specifically designed to mitigate acute stress reactions in responders?
Answer: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is a structured group intervention designed to mitigate acute stress and prevent PTSD in personnel exposed to traumatic incidents.
During a thunderstorm, work at height must be suspended based on the 30-30 lightning safety rule. What does the second '30' represent?
Answer: Wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before resuming work
The second 30 of the 30-30 rule means waiting at least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before resuming outdoor work, accounting for residual storm cell danger.
A site-wide alarm system fails during a drill. According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.165, what is the minimum audibility requirement for employee alarm systems?
Answer: Audible above ambient noise levels, with a sound level at least 15 dB above ambient in the area
OSHA 1910.165(b)(2) requires that alarm signals be audible above ambient sound levels and have a sound level of at least 15 dB above the prevailing ambient level in the workplace.
Which element distinguishes a 'near miss' from an 'incident' in IHSA safety reporting frameworks?
Answer: A near miss is an unplanned event with potential for harm but no actual injury or damage occurring
A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage but had the potential to do so, making it a leading indicator for hazard correction.
When establishing a unified command at a multi-agency infrastructure incident, which statement BEST describes its function?
Answer: Representatives of all agencies with jurisdiction jointly develop objectives and strategies without a single incident commander
Unified command allows agencies with different legal, geographic, or functional responsibilities to jointly manage an incident by sharing command authority while maintaining agency accountability.
A coach discovers a worker who received a chemical splash to the eyes is using a safety eyewash station. How long should continuous eye flushing continue for most chemical exposures?
Answer: At least 15 minutes
ANSI Z358.1 and standard first-aid protocols specify a minimum of 15 minutes of continuous flushing for most chemical eye exposures to dilute and remove the contaminant.