SSP Emergency Planning & Response 2

Question 1

Which element is MOST critical when developing an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for a multi-story commercial building?

Accepted Answer

Designating assembly areas and evacuation routes for each floor

Answer

An EAP must include clearly designated assembly areas and evacuation routes for each floor to ensure orderly egress during emergencies.

Question 2

Under OSHA's Emergency Action Plan standard (29 CFR 1910.38), how many employees triggers the requirement for a written EAP?

Accepted Answer

More than 10 employees

Answer

OSHA requires a written EAP when an employer has more than 10 employees; smaller organizations may communicate the plan orally.

Question 3

During a hazardous materials spill, the FIRST action of the Incident Commander should be to:

Accepted Answer

Establish incident command and assess the situation

Answer

The Incident Commander must first establish command authority and assess the situation before directing any tactical response actions.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'hot zone' designation during a hazmat incident?

Accepted Answer

To restrict access to the area of highest contamination risk

Answer

The hot zone (exclusion zone) is the area of highest contamination where only properly equipped responders may enter.

Question 5

A Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) differs from a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) primarily because COOP:

Accepted Answer

Focuses on maintaining government essential functions during a disruption

Answer

COOP is a government-sector framework focused on sustaining essential mission functions, while BCP is more broadly used in the private sector.

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