Emergency Preparedness and Response Flashcards

What is the first priority in any emergency response situation?

Answer: Life safety of all persons involved

Life safety is always the first priority in emergency response, preceding property protection and environmental concerns.

Which agency publishes the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) used for initial hazmat response?

Answer: DOT (Department of Transportation)

The ERG is published by the U.S. Department of Transportation and provides first responders with initial guidance for hazmat incidents.

An employee discovers a coworker unconscious in a confined space. What is the CORRECT first action?

Answer: Call for help and initiate the confined space emergency rescue procedure

Non-entry rescue must be attempted first; unauthorized entry into a permit-required confined space risks additional casualties.

What does the 'N' stand for in the NIMS framework?

Answer: National

NIMS stands for National Incident Management System, providing a consistent nationwide framework for emergency management.

Which class of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical equipment fires?

Answer: Class C

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are rated for fires involving energized electrical equipment.

A tornado warning has been issued for your facility's area. Where should employees shelter?

Answer: In an interior room on the lowest floor away from windows

The safest tornado shelter location is an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows and exterior walls.

What information must be included on a placard for a vehicle transporting hazardous materials?

Answer: Hazard class and UN identification number

DOT requires hazmat placards to display the hazard class and the four-digit UN identification number for the material being transported.