STSC Emergency Preparedness and Management 5

Question 1

What is the correct order of priorities in the Incident Command System (ICS) during a construction emergency?

Accepted Answer

Life safety, incident stabilization, property preservation

Answer

ICS prioritizes life safety first, then stabilizing the incident to prevent escalation, and finally protecting property.

Question 2

A natural gas line is accidentally struck during excavation. What is the FIRST action the supervisor should take?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate all workers from the area and eliminate ignition sources

Answer

Immediately evacuating the area and eliminating ignition sources prevents fire or explosion from escaping natural gas.

Question 3

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.35, which type of construction sites require a written Emergency Action Plan?

Accepted Answer

Sites with 11 or more employees

Answer

OSHA requires a written Emergency Action Plan for construction sites with 11 or more employees; smaller sites may communicate the plan orally.

Question 4

During a mass casualty event on a construction site, the START triage system classifies a non-breathing victim after repositioning the airway as which tag color?

Accepted Answer

Black (expectant/deceased)

Answer

In START triage, a victim who does not breathe after airway repositioning is classified as Black (expectant/deceased) because resources focus on salvageable patients.

Question 5

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for use on electrical equipment fires at a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents safe for energized electrical equipment fires.

(STSC) Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Practice Test

(STSC) Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Practice Test

STSC Emergency Preparedness and Management 5