OHST OHST Emergency Response & Incident Management 2

Question 1

What does HAZWOPER stand for?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

Answer

HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, governed by OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120.

Question 2

What is the 'hot zone' in a hazmat incident response?

Accepted Answer

The area of highest contamination where entry requires full protective equipment

Answer

The hot zone is the area of highest contamination immediately surrounding a hazmat incident, where only personnel with appropriate PPE may enter.

Question 3

What type of fire extinguisher is rated for use on energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C fire extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are rated for use on energized electrical equipment fires.

Question 4

What does 'shelter-in-place' mean in an emergency response context?

Accepted Answer

Remaining indoors and sealing the building against outside hazards

Answer

Shelter-in-place means remaining inside a building and taking steps to seal it against an outside hazard such as a chemical release or severe weather.

Question 5

Who typically holds primary accountability for coordinating emergency response at a worksite?

Accepted Answer

The designated Incident Commander

Answer

Under the Incident Command System, the Incident Commander holds primary accountability for all aspects of the emergency response, including strategy and resource use.

OHST Exam Practice Test

OHST Exam Practice Test

OHST OHST Emergency Response & Incident Management 2