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CPO Emergency Procedures & Incident Response Flashcards

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  1. What personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory when cleaning or washing out a concrete pump?

    Answer: Safety glasses, waterproof gloves, rubber boots, and full face shield

    Washout exposes workers to caustic slurry; full PPE including face shield, waterproof gloves, and rubber boots is required to prevent chemical burns.

  2. If a concrete pump operator observes a coworker showing signs of heat stroke during summer operations, what is the immediate response?

    Answer: Call 911, move the worker to a cool area, apply ice packs to neck/armpits/groin, and do not leave them alone

    Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate 911 call, rapid cooling, and constant monitoring until EMS arrives.

  3. Under OSHA regulations, when must the site supervisor be notified about a concrete pump incident?

    Answer: Immediately upon any injury, near-miss, property damage, or equipment malfunction

    OSHA regulations and most company safety programs require immediate notification of the site supervisor for any incident, near-miss, or equipment malfunction.

  4. What is the correct procedure before re-starting a concrete pump after an emergency shutdown?

    Answer: Investigate and resolve the cause of the emergency before any restart

    The root cause of an emergency shutdown must be identified and corrected before the pump is returned to service to prevent recurrence.

  5. What is the safest response when a concrete pump must be operated near an excavation or trench edge?

    Answer: Maintain a minimum safe setback distance and verify soil stability with the site supervisor before setup

    Surcharge loads from heavy equipment can cause trench wall collapse; always verify required setback distance with the competent person before setup.

  6. What should an operator do if they receive radio or verbal communication that a worker has entered a boom swing radius during operation?

    Answer: Immediately stop all boom movement and hold position until the hazard zone is confirmed clear

    Any report of a person in the boom swing zone requires an immediate full stop of boom movement until the area is confirmed clear.