Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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What is a 'business continuity plan' (BCP) and how does it relate to emergency response?
Answer: A plan for maintaining essential business operations during and after an emergency or disaster
A BCP outlines how critical business functions will continue during and after a disruption. Security guards play a role in implementing BCPs by protecting assets and facilitating recovery operations.
What should a security guard do if they suspect a gas leak in the building?
Answer: Evacuate the area immediately without using light switches or electronic devices, and call emergency services from outside
Gas leaks create explosion risks. The guard should not use any electrical switches (which could create sparks), evacuate the building, and call emergency services from a safe location outside.
What is the purpose of a fire watch?
Answer: Continuous monitoring of a building when the fire alarm system is out of service to provide early warning of fire
A fire watch is required when the building's fire alarm or suppression system is out of service. A designated person continuously patrols the building to detect fire and initiate evacuation if needed.
In an elevator entrapment emergency, what should the security guard do?
Answer: Communicate with the trapped persons through the intercom, reassure them, and contact the elevator company and fire department
The guard should communicate with trapped persons to keep them calm, contact the elevator service company for a technician, and call the fire department if there is a medical emergency or extended entrapment.
What is 'scene preservation' and why is it important after an emergency?
Answer: Protecting the scene from contamination or disturbance to preserve evidence for investigators
Scene preservation involves securing and protecting the location of an incident to prevent evidence from being contaminated, moved, or destroyed. This is critical for police, fire, and insurance investigations.
What is the recommended action for a security guard during a severe weather warning (e.g., tornado)?
Answer: Move building occupants to interior rooms on the lowest floor, away from windows, and monitor weather updates
During severe weather, occupants should move to interior rooms or hallways on the lowest floor, away from windows and exterior walls. The guard should monitor weather updates and be prepared for building damage.