IOSH Emergency Procedures 3

Question 1

What is an 'emergency plan' and what should it cover?

Accepted Answer

A documented plan setting out procedures, roles, equipment and arrangements for responding to foreseeable emergencies

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A plan for planned maintenance work

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A plan that is only needed for chemical plants

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A plan prepared by the emergency services

Question 2

What factors determine the level of first aid provision needed?

Accepted Answer

The nature of the work (hazards and risks), number of employees, workplace size and layout, distance from emergency services, and shift patterns

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Only the number of employees

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Only whether the workplace is classified as 'high risk'

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Only the cost of first aid training

Question 3

What is the difference between an 'appointed person' and a 'first aider'?

Accepted Answer

An appointed person takes charge and calls emergency services; a first aider has formal training to provide first aid treatment

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There is no difference

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A first aider is a volunteer; an appointed person is paid

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An appointed person has higher qualifications than a first aider

Question 4

What should happen after an emergency has been resolved?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a debrief, investigate the incident, review and update emergency procedures based on lessons learned, and support affected individuals

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Return to normal work immediately

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File the paperwork and take no further action

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Wait for the HSE to conduct their investigation

Question 5

What is 'shelter-in-place' and when would it be used?

Accepted Answer

An emergency response where people remain inside the building with doors and windows sealed, typically during an external chemical release or security threat

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A procedure for homeless employees

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A fire evacuation procedure

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A rest break procedure

Question 6

What emergency arrangements should be in place for lone workers?

Accepted Answer

Reliable communication systems, check-in procedures, automatic alarms or monitoring devices, and access to first aid provision

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Lone workers don't need emergency arrangements

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Only a personal mobile phone

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Only telling someone where they're going