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Emergency Response & Preparedness Flashcards

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  1. The RACE acronym used in healthcare and industrial emergency response stands for:

    Answer: Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish

    RACE stands for Rescue (remove persons in immediate danger), Alert (activate the alarm), Contain (close doors/windows), and Extinguish or Evacuate.

  2. Which OSHA standard specifically governs emergency response operations at hazardous waste sites and chemical emergencies for general industry?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, the HAZWOPER standard, covers training and operational requirements for responders at hazardous waste cleanup sites and emergency chemical releases.

  3. During mass casualty triage using the START method, a victim who is breathing only AFTER repositioning the airway is categorized as:

    Answer: Expectant (Black)

    Under START triage, if a victim does not breathe even after airway repositioning, they are tagged Expectant (Black); if breathing resumes after repositioning, they are tagged Immediate (Red).

  4. A facility's emergency response plan must be reviewed and updated at what minimum frequency according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38?

    Answer: When workplace conditions change and when the plan is exercised

    OSHA 1910.38 requires the EAP to be reviewed with employees whenever the plan is changed and when employees are initially assigned or their responsibilities under the plan change.

  5. Which component of a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) identifies alternate facilities where critical functions can be performed if the primary site is unavailable?

    Answer: Alternate operating facilities

    Alternate operating facilities identify pre-designated backup locations where essential functions will be relocated if the primary facility is inaccessible.

  6. A Safety and Health Specialist is assessing the risk of a chemical release. The correct formula for calculating risk in the context of emergency preparedness is:

    Answer: Risk = Probability × Consequence

    In emergency management risk assessment, risk is calculated as the product of the probability (likelihood) that a hazard event occurs and its consequence (impact/severity).

  7. Which federal agency coordinates the Federal Response to major disasters and emergencies under the National Response Framework?

    Answer: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

    FEMA serves as the primary federal agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and recovery under the National Response Framework.