Emergency Response Organization Flashcards
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Which element is NOT a required component of an OSHA-compliant Emergency Action Plan under 29 CFR 1910.38?
Answer: A written mutual aid agreement with local fire departments
OSHA 1910.38 does not require a mutual aid agreement as part of the EAP; required elements include evacuation routes, reporting procedures, critical operations shutdown, and alarm systems.
The 'two-in/two-out' rule for interior structural firefighting, as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(4), requires a standby team OUTSIDE the IDLH atmosphere that:
Answer: Must be present and ready before the interior team enters
The two-in/two-out rule mandates that at least two standby personnel must be positioned outside the IDLH atmosphere before entry, available solely for rescue purposes.
In emergency response planning, a 'tabletop exercise' is BEST used to:
Answer: Evaluate emergency plans by discussing simulated scenarios in a low-stress setting
A tabletop exercise is a discussion-based exercise where participants talk through a simulated scenario to identify plan gaps without actual resource deployment.
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 302 requires facilities to notify the LEPC when extremely hazardous substances (EHS) are present above:
Answer: Their Threshold Quantity (TQ)
EPCRA Section 302 requires facilities to notify the LEPC if an EHS is present in an amount equal to or greater than its EPA-established Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ/TQ).
Which ICS position is responsible for ensuring that all incident objectives, strategies, and tactics are documented in the Incident Action Plan?
Answer: Planning Section Chief
The Planning Section Chief is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident information and preparing the Incident Action Plan for each operational period.
During a hazardous materials incident, the 'hot zone' (exclusion zone) is PRIMARILY defined by:
Answer: The area of known or suspected contamination where the highest risk exists
The hot zone encompasses the area of actual or potential direct exposure to the hazardous material, requiring the highest level of PPE and limiting access to essential responders only.
A fire protection specialist reviewing an industrial facility's emergency response plan notes it lacks a designated assembly area. This is MOST concerning because:
Answer: Without an assembly area, personnel accountability during evacuation cannot be confirmed
A designated assembly area is essential for conducting headcounts and confirming all occupants have evacuated safely; without it, missing persons may not be detected promptly.