Emergency Response & Incident Investigation Flashcards
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In the Incident Command System (ICS), which position is responsible for safety at the incident scene?
Answer: Safety Officer
The Safety Officer monitors scene conditions and has authority to stop or prevent unsafe acts during incident operations.
Which investigation technique maps the sequence of events leading to an incident using boxes and arrows to show cause-and-effect relationships?
Answer: Events and Causal Factor (ECF) charting
Events and Causal Factor charting sequences events chronologically and connects causal factors using a timeline-based diagram.
A chemical spill occurs and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is unavailable. What is the BEST immediate action?
Answer: Call 1-800-424-8802 (CHEMTREC) or the manufacturer's emergency number for guidance
CHEMTREC provides 24/7 emergency chemical guidance when SDS information is unavailable during an incident.
Under OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) authority, how quickly can OSHA implement an ETS without normal rulemaking?
Answer: Immediately, effective upon publication in the Federal Register
OSHA can issue an ETS effective immediately upon Federal Register publication when workers face grave danger from a new hazard.
Which best describes the 'near miss' reporting concept in safety management?
Answer: An unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so
A near miss is an unplanned event with injury/damage potential that can reveal hazards before they cause actual harm.
During mass casualty triage using the START system, a victim who is breathing at a rate above 30 breaths per minute with a radial pulse present is tagged:
Answer: Red (immediate)
In START triage, a respiratory rate over 30 breaths/min indicates a critical airway/breathing problem warranting immediate (red) tag.
Which NFPA standard covers the minimum requirements for emergency response organizations?
Answer: NFPA 1600
NFPA 1600 is the standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management covering emergency response program requirements.