OHST Emergency Response & Incident Management Flashcards

What is a 'tabletop exercise' in emergency preparedness?

Answer: A discussion-based exercise where participants walk through a hypothetical scenario

A tabletop exercise is a facilitated discussion-based activity where team members talk through their roles and decisions in a hypothetical emergency scenario.

Which OSHA standard governs emergency action plans for general industry?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.38

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 is the standard that governs Emergency Action Plans for general industry employers.

How should employees be made aware of the workplace emergency action plan?

Answer: Through initial training and whenever the plan is changed or an employee's role changes

OSHA requires employers to review the emergency action plan with each employee when it is initially developed, when the employee's responsibilities change, and when the plan changes.

What is the purpose of an emergency assembly point?

Answer: To provide a safe, predetermined location for accounting for all employees after evacuation

Assembly points are designated safe locations where employees gather after evacuation so supervisors can account for all personnel.

What is 'incident stabilization' in emergency response?

Answer: Taking actions to stop the incident from worsening after life safety has been addressed

Incident stabilization refers to actions taken to prevent the emergency from escalating further once immediate life safety needs have been met.

Which element is part of the 'hierarchy of controls' when applied to emergency response planning?

Answer: Engineering controls to minimize hazard severity

Engineering controls, such as automatic suppression systems or blast walls, are part of the hierarchy of controls applied to reduce the severity of emergency scenarios.