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

Answer

An EAP must include emergency evacuation procedures and escape route assignments as a minimum required element.

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

Answer

Emergency drills familiarize workers with procedures so they can respond effectively and quickly during an actual emergency.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Remain on scaffolding or elevated structures

Answer

Elevated structures like scaffolding increase exposure to lightning and high winds during severe weather — workers must descend immediately.

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

Answer

ICS provides a unified, scalable command structure for managing emergency response resources and personnel.

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

Answer

Suspected spinal injuries require spinal immobilization — unnecessary movement can cause paralysis or death.

(STSC) Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Practice Test