SHS Emergency Response & Preparedness 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) standard (29 CFR 1910.38), which element is REQUIRED for all worksites with 10 or more employees?

Accepted Answer

Written EAP kept in the workplace

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires a written EAP for employers with more than 10 employees, which must be available to employees for review.

Question 2

During a hazardous materials spill, the 'Incident Command System' (ICS) structure assigns overall responsibility for managing the response to which position?

Accepted Answer

Incident Commander

Answer

The Incident Commander holds overall authority and responsibility for managing the incident response under ICS.

Question 3

A shelter-in-place order is MOST appropriate when which condition exists?

Accepted Answer

An outdoor airborne chemical release threatens the area

Answer

Shelter-in-place is the preferred protective action when an outdoor airborne chemical or biological hazard makes evacuation more dangerous than remaining indoors.

Question 4

The National Response Framework (NRF) is built upon which foundational preparedness system?

Accepted Answer

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Answer

The NRF is built on the NIMS, which provides a consistent template for managing incidents of any size or complexity.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous Materials Technician

Answer

HAZWOPER requires Hazardous Materials Technicians to complete at least 40 hours of training and 3 days of supervised field experience.

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SHS Emergency Response & Preparedness 2