OHST Emergency Response & Incident Management Flashcards

What is the first priority during a workplace emergency response?

Answer: Protect life safety

Life safety is always the first priority in any workplace emergency response, taking precedence over property or equipment.

What does ICS stand for in emergency management?

Answer: Incident Command System

ICS stands for Incident Command System, a standardized approach to emergency management used to coordinate response efforts.

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38, which employers must have a written Emergency Action Plan?

Answer: Employers with 11 or more employees

OSHA requires a written Emergency Action Plan for employers with 11 or more employees; smaller employers may communicate it orally.

What is a 'near miss' in occupational safety?

Answer: An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to

A near miss is an unplanned event that did not cause injury or damage but had the potential to, and should be investigated to prevent future incidents.

What is the primary purpose of conducting a post-incident analysis?

Answer: To identify root causes and prevent recurrence

A post-incident analysis aims to identify root causes and contributing factors so corrective actions can prevent similar incidents from occurring.

Which information is required in an OSHA-compliant Emergency Action Plan?

Answer: Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires Emergency Action Plans to include procedures for reporting fires and emergencies, evacuation routes, and employee accounting methods.