SHS Emergency Response & Preparedness 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Expectant (Black)

Answer

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).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

When workplace conditions change and when the plan is exercised

Answer

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.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Alternate operating facilities

Answer

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

(SHS) Safety and Health Specialist Certificate Practice Test

(SHS) Safety and Health Specialist Certificate Practice Test

SHS Emergency Response & Preparedness 5