OIT Emergency Response and First Aid 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Facilities where a hospital or clinic is not in near proximity

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the injury in the position found and seek medical care

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Rest

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Upwind to stay out of the vapor cloud

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

To provide a standardized chain of command and coordination structure

Answer

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

(OIT) Operator in Training Practice Test