IOSH Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

What is a 'fire risk assessment' and who must carry one out?

Accepted Answer

A legal requirement under the Fire Safety Order for the 'responsible person' to identify fire hazards, people at risk, evaluate risks, and implement fire safety measures

Answer

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the 'responsible person' (usually the employer or building manager) must carry out a fire risk assessment covering: identification of fire hazards, people at risk, evaluation of risks, fire prevention and protection measures, and emergency plans.

Question 2

What is the procedure for dealing with a chemical spill?

Accepted Answer

Raise the alarm, evacuate the area if necessary, refer to the SDS, contain the spill using appropriate equipment, and notify relevant authorities

Answer

Chemical spill procedures typically follow the STOP principle: Stop the source if safe, Tell others (raise the alarm), Outskirts (stay upwind, restrict access), and Prevent from entering drains. Check the SDS for specific guidance, use appropriate spill kits and PPE, and notify the Environment Agency if it could enter water.

Question 3

What should be included in a business continuity plan?

Accepted Answer

Plans for maintaining critical business functions during and after an emergency, including alternative premises, communication protocols, and recovery procedures

Answer

A business continuity plan covers: identification of critical business functions, plans for maintaining or restoring them, alternative premises and equipment, communication protocols (internal and external), key personnel and succession, IT disaster recovery, supply chain alternatives, and recovery procedures.

Question 4

What is an 'emergency controller' or 'incident commander'?

Accepted Answer

The designated person who takes charge during an emergency, coordinating the response, making key decisions, and liaising with emergency services

Answer

The emergency controller/incident commander is the designated person who takes overall charge during an emergency. Their role includes: coordinating the response, making tactical decisions, liaising with emergency services, authorising building re-entry, and ensuring all personnel are accounted for.

Question 5

What is a 'bomb threat procedure'?

Accepted Answer

A set of actions to follow when a bomb threat is received, including gathering information from the caller, notifying authorities, and implementing search/evacuation protocols

Answer

A bomb threat procedure covers: actions on receiving a threat (staying calm, gathering information using a checklist, noting caller details), immediately notifying police and management, search procedures if directed, evacuation if necessary (to a different assembly point than fire), and building re-entry protocols.

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Emergency Procedures 2