OHST OHST Emergency Response & Incident Management

Question 1

What is the first priority during a workplace emergency response?

Accepted Answer

Protect life safety

Answer

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

Question 2

What does ICS stand for in emergency management?

Accepted Answer

Incident Command System

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Employers with 11 or more employees

Answer

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

Question 4

What is a 'near miss' in occupational safety?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

To identify root causes and prevent recurrence

Answer

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

OHST Exam Practice Test

OHST Exam Practice Test

OHST OHST Emergency Response & Incident Management