Emergency Response & Incident Investigation Flashcards
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What is the main advantage of using a 'barrier analysis' technique in incident investigation?
Answer: It systematically identifies failed controls between hazards and targets
Barrier analysis identifies which physical, administrative, or procedural controls failed to prevent the hazard from reaching the target (person or asset).
An emergency action plan must include which of the following elements per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38?
Answer: Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires the EAP to include procedures for reporting emergencies, evacuation routes, and employee accounting methods.
Which respiratory protection is required for a first responder at the awareness level at a hazmat incident?
Answer: No respiratory protection is required
Awareness-level responders only recognize hazmat incidents and call for help; they do not enter the hazard zone and require no respiratory protection.
What does the acronym 'BLEVE' stand for in emergency response?
Answer: Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion
BLEVE occurs when a vessel containing a liquid above its boiling point fails, causing rapid vapor expansion and explosion.
In an incident investigation report, corrective actions should be described as:
Answer: Specific, measurable actions with assigned owners and target completion dates
Effective corrective actions must be specific, measurable, assigned to a responsible party, and include a completion deadline to ensure accountability.
Which of the following best describes the 'Swiss Cheese Model' in safety incident analysis?
Answer: A model showing how multiple barrier failures align to allow an incident to occur
The Swiss Cheese Model (Reason, 1990) illustrates how incidents occur when holes in multiple defensive layers align, allowing a hazard to pass through.
Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, what must employers do following a catastrophic release or near miss?
Answer: Conduct an incident investigation beginning within 48 hours of the incident
OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) requires incident investigation to begin within 48 hours of a catastrophic release or near miss.