Safety & Emergency Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is a NOAA tsunami inundation map used for? → Planning evacuation routes and identifying flood zones for tsunamis
2. Which federal regulation governs hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER)? → 29 CFR 1910.120
3. When evacuating a building during a fire, you should touch a door before opening it to check for what? → Heat
4. When treating a severe bleeding wound, what is the first priority? → Apply direct pressure
5. Which type of hard hat is rated to protect against electrical hazards up to 20,000 volts? → Class B
6. How far should items be kept from a fire sprinkler head? → 18 inches
7. What chemical property determines whether a vapor will rise or sink in air? → Vapor density relative to air (1.0)
8. What does PPE stand for in OSHA regulations? → Personal Protective Equipment
9. What is the primary sign of an approaching tsunami after a coastal earthquake? → Rapid and unusual retreat of the sea from the shoreline
10. Which NIMS component establishes common terminology and communications for multi-agency incidents? → Communications and Information Management
11. Where is the safest place to shelter during a tornado inside a building? → Interior room on the lowest floor away from windows
12. What is shelter-in-place? → Staying indoors and sealing the building to protect from an outside hazard
13. At what wind speed does a tropical storm officially become a hurricane? → 74 mph (64 knots)
14. What does AED stand for? → Automated External Defibrillator
15. What does TLV-TWA stand for in industrial hygiene? → Threshold Limit Value – Time-Weighted Average
16. What radio frequencies does NOAA Weather Radio broadcast on? → 162.400–162.550 MHz (VHF)
17. What is the purpose of a hazmat incident 'hot, warm, cold' zone system? → To control access, limit contamination spread, and organize response operations
18. After a flood, when is it safe to use electrical equipment that was submerged? → Only after a qualified electrician inspects and approves it
19. Who is responsible for paying for required PPE under OSHA regulations? → The employer
20. What does a tornado WARNING mean as opposed to a tornado WATCH? → A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar (take shelter now)
21. What is the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale used to classify? → Tornado intensity based on damage
22. Which ANSI standard governs the selection, use, and care of eye and face protection? → ANSI Z87.1
23. What does the NFPA 704 diamond's blue quadrant indicate? → Health hazard
24. What should you do FIRST when you arrive at the scene of an emergency? → Ensure the scene is safe
25. What does 'fire weather' refer to in wildfire management? → Low humidity, high winds, and dry conditions that increase fire risk
26. How often does FEMA require jurisdictions to update their Hazard Mitigation Plans? → Every 5 years
27. Before selecting PPE, an employer must first conduct a: → Hazard assessment
28. Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers must provide a workplace free from what? → Recognized hazards likely to cause serious harm or death
29. Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as gasoline or oil? → Class B
30. How much water per person per day does FEMA recommend storing for an emergency? → One gallon