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Emergency Preparedness and Response Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of an Incident Command System (ICS) during an emergency?

    Answer: To provide a standardized, scalable management structure for emergency response

    ICS provides a standardized, scalable management framework that enables effective coordination among multiple agencies during emergencies.

  2. Which OSHA standard requires employers to have a written emergency action plan when 10 or more employees are present?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.38

    29 CFR 1910.38 requires employers with 10 or more employees to maintain a written emergency action plan.

  3. During a hazardous materials spill, what does the 'hot zone' represent?

    Answer: The contaminated area immediately surrounding the incident

    The hot zone is the immediately dangerous, contaminated area surrounding a hazmat incident where only properly equipped responders may enter.

  4. What is the recommended sequence for using a fire extinguisher?

    Answer: PASS — Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    PASS (Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side) is the correct technique for operating a portable fire extinguisher.

  5. Which element is NOT typically included in a site-specific emergency response plan?

    Answer: Employee personal financial records

    Emergency response plans address operational and safety procedures; personal financial records are irrelevant and not included.

  6. What does 'shelter-in-place' mean in an emergency context?

    Answer: Remaining indoors and sealing the building against external hazards

    Shelter-in-place instructs occupants to stay inside a building and seal it to minimize exposure to an external hazard such as airborne chemicals.

  7. What is the minimum recommended distance for a safe zone when a compressed gas cylinder is on fire and cannot be extinguished?

    Answer: 500 feet

    NFPA and emergency response guidelines recommend evacuating at least 500 feet in all directions when a compressed gas cylinder fire cannot be controlled.