Emergency Response and First Aid Flashcards

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151, which facilities are required to have a person adequately trained in first aid on-site?

Answer: Facilities where a hospital or clinic is not in near proximity

OSHA requires trained first aid personnel when medical facilities are not in near proximity to the workplace.

An operator suspects a coworker has fractured their wrist after a fall. The correct first aid action is to:

Answer: Immobilize the injury in the position found and seek medical care

Suspected fractures should be immobilized in the position found; attempting to realign bones can cause further injury.

What does the 'R' stand for in the RICE method for treating soft tissue injuries?

Answer: Rest

RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation — the standard first aid protocol for sprains and strains.

During an ammonia refrigerant leak at a processing facility, operators should evacuate in which direction relative to the wind?

Answer: Upwind to stay out of the vapor cloud

Evacuating upwind keeps responders out of the vapor plume that travels downwind from the release point.

What is the primary purpose of an Incident Command System (ICS) during an industrial emergency?

Answer: To provide a standardized chain of command and coordination structure

ICS provides a unified, scalable command structure that coordinates all responding resources during an emergency.

A worker is found in a state of shock after a serious injury. Which position is generally recommended while awaiting emergency services?

Answer: Lying flat with legs elevated about 12 inches if no spinal injury

Elevating the legs in a supine position helps return blood to vital organs, improving perfusion in shock patients without spinal injuries.

Which respiratory hazard requires a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) rather than an air-purifying respirator for emergency response?

Answer: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) atmosphere

IDLH atmospheres require SCBA because air-purifying respirators cannot provide the supplied air needed in oxygen-deficient or highly toxic environments.