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Emergency Preparedness and Management Flashcards

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  1. During a construction site emergency, who is responsible for accounting for all workers after an evacuation?

    Answer: The designated assembly area warden or supervisor

    The designated assembly area warden or supervisor is responsible for taking headcount and accounting for all workers after evacuation.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in emergency preparedness?

    Answer: To identify potential hazards and plan controls before work begins

    A JHA proactively identifies hazards associated with each job step and establishes preventive controls before work begins.

  3. A worker is found unconscious in a trench with no obvious trauma. What is the FIRST action the supervisor should take?

    Answer: Call 911 and assess for atmospheric hazards before entry

    Atmospheric hazards (oxygen deficiency, toxic gases) are common in trenches, so rescuers must assess and control hazards before entering to avoid becoming victims.

  4. Which NIMS component establishes a common language and organizational structure for emergency response?

    Answer: Incident Command System (ICS)

    The Incident Command System (ICS) is the NIMS component that standardizes on-scene emergency management through a common organizational structure and terminology.

  5. What minimum distance should workers maintain from electrical lines when using a crane on a construction site?

    Answer: 10 feet

    OSHA requires a minimum 10-foot clearance from power lines up to 50 kV when operating cranes or other equipment.

  6. In an emergency response plan, what does 'shelter-in-place' mean?

    Answer: Remaining inside a structure and sealing it to protect occupants from outside hazards

    Shelter-in-place directs workers to stay inside a building and seal doors and windows to protect against external airborne or other hazards.

  7. Which document outlines the specific procedures a construction company must follow during a chemical spill on-site?

    Answer: Site-Specific Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

    The Site-Specific Emergency Action Plan details procedures for hazardous material spills and other emergencies on that particular jobsite.