STSC Emergency Preparedness and Management 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.35, an emergency action plan (EAP) for a construction site must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for emergency evacuation including escape routes

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Names of all employees on site

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Daily safety inspection checklists

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Equipment maintenance schedules

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of conducting emergency drills on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To ensure workers know evacuation routes and procedures before an emergency occurs

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To meet insurance requirements

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To identify employees who do not follow rules

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To document compliance with OSHA regulations

Question 3

During a severe weather emergency on a construction site, workers should NOT:

Accepted Answer

Remain on scaffolding or elevated structures

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Seek shelter in a permanent building

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Take cover in a vehicle as a last resort

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Move away from tall cranes and trees

Question 4

What is 'incident command system' (ICS) and why is it used at construction emergency scenes?

Accepted Answer

A standardized management system providing clear chain of command during emergencies

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A software system for tracking incidents

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A OSHA inspection protocol

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A method for ranking hazard severity

Question 5

When a worker is rescued from a construction site emergency and is suspected to have a spinal injury, rescuers should:

Accepted Answer

Minimize movement of the head and spine until medical professionals arrive

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Immediately move them to a safe location without delay

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Sit them upright to help them breathe

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Administer fluids to prevent dehydration

Question 6

What information should be readily available at a construction site for emergency responders?

Accepted Answer

Site layout, hazardous materials locations, and utility shutoff points

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Payroll records and timesheets

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Equipment purchase orders

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Employee personnel files