Safety Regulations & Standards Flashcards
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A public safety instructor is teaching about the incident command system. Which NIMS component provides a standardized approach to managing emergency incidents?
Answer: Incident Command System (ICS)
The Incident Command System (ICS) is the NIMS component that provides a standardized, on-scene, all-hazards incident management approach.
According to OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment standard (29 CFR 1910.132), who is responsible for conducting a hazard assessment to determine appropriate PPE?
Answer: The employer
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(d) requires the employer to perform a hazard assessment of the workplace to determine if PPE is necessary.
Which NFPA standard governs the professional qualifications of Fire Service Instructors?
Answer: NFPA 1041
NFPA 1041 is the Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, outlining competencies for fire service instructors.
Under OSHA's Electrical Safety standard, what is the primary purpose of establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition (ESWC)?
Answer: To eliminate the possibility of electrical shock or arc flash during work
An Electrically Safe Work Condition (ESWC) is established to eliminate the possibility of injury from electrical shock or arc flash while performing work on or near electrical equipment.
When referencing OSHA standards, what does 29 CFR refer to?
Answer: Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations
29 CFR refers to Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which contains OSHA's occupational safety and health standards.
A public safety training facility stores flammable liquids. Under NFPA 30, what is the maximum quantity of Class I flammable liquids allowed in a single storage cabinet?
Answer: 60 gallons
NFPA 30 and OSHA 1910.106 limit flammable liquid storage cabinets to a maximum of 60 gallons of Class I and Class II liquids combined.
Which of the following best describes the hierarchy of controls, listed from most to least effective, per NIOSH guidelines?
Answer: Elimination → Substitution → Engineering → Administrative → PPE
The NIOSH hierarchy of controls ranks hazard controls from most to least effective: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and PPE.