Emergency Response & Preparedness Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) standard (29 CFR 1910.38), which element is REQUIRED for all worksites with 10 or more employees?
Answer: Written EAP kept in the workplace
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires a written EAP for employers with more than 10 employees, which must be available to employees for review.
During a hazardous materials spill, the 'Incident Command System' (ICS) structure assigns overall responsibility for managing the response to which position?
Answer: Incident Commander
The Incident Commander holds overall authority and responsibility for managing the incident response under ICS.
A shelter-in-place order is MOST appropriate when which condition exists?
Answer: An outdoor airborne chemical release threatens the area
Shelter-in-place is the preferred protective action when an outdoor airborne chemical or biological hazard makes evacuation more dangerous than remaining indoors.
The National Response Framework (NRF) is built upon which foundational preparedness system?
Answer: National Incident Management System (NIMS)
The NRF is built on the NIMS, which provides a consistent template for managing incidents of any size or complexity.
Which HAZWOPER training level (29 CFR 1910.120) requires a minimum of 40 hours of off-site instruction plus 3 days of supervised field experience?
Answer: Hazardous Materials Technician
HAZWOPER requires Hazardous Materials Technicians to complete at least 40 hours of training and 3 days of supervised field experience.
When developing an emergency communication plan, which principle is MOST critical for ensuring message effectiveness during a crisis?
Answer: Providing clear, consistent, and timely information
Effective emergency communications must be clear, consistent, and timely to prevent confusion and enable appropriate protective actions.
After an emergency incident, a 'hot wash' or after-action review serves what PRIMARY purpose?
Answer: Identifying lessons learned to improve future response
A hot wash or after-action review is conducted immediately post-incident to capture lessons learned and identify corrective actions for improving emergency preparedness.