Emergency Response and Safety Flashcards

A security officer responds to a workplace where a chemical spill has occurred. What is the primary concern before entering the area?

Answer: Ensuring the officer has appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Before approaching any hazardous material spill, a security officer must ensure they have the correct PPE to avoid exposure, injury, or contamination.

During an active shooter situation, the Department of Homeland Security recommends civilians follow which three-step protocol in order?

Answer: Run, Hide, Fight

The DHS 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol prioritizes evacuation first, sheltering in place second, and physical resistance only as a last resort.

A security officer arrives at a scene where a person is bleeding severely from a deep cut on their thigh. After applying direct pressure with a cloth, the bleeding does not stop. What is the next appropriate step?

Answer: Apply a tourniquet above the wound if on a limb

If direct pressure fails to control severe limb bleeding, applying a tourniquet 2-3 inches above the wound is the next appropriate hemorrhage control measure.

Which agency is responsible for establishing hazardous material communication standards, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), that security officers may reference during chemical emergencies?

Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) mandates Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals, providing critical safety information to responders.

When a security officer must write a statement about a medical emergency they responded to, which writing approach is correct?

Answer: Record only what the officer personally observed and did

Incident reports must contain only firsthand, factual observations and actions taken — not diagnoses, conclusions, or speculation about the victim's condition.

A security officer responding to a reported drowning at a pool should prioritize which action FIRST?

Answer: Ensure their own safety and call for emergency services

Officer safety comes first — calling EMS immediately and using reaching or throwing aids to assist the victim without entering the water unless trained in water rescue.

What is the correct recovery position for an unconscious person who is breathing on their own?

Answer: On their side with the airway open and tilted head

The recovery position places an unconscious breathing person on their side to keep the airway open and prevent choking on vomit or fluids.