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Emergency Response & Incident Management Flashcards

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  1. During a mass casualty incident at a construction site, the START triage system categorizes victims with no breathing after repositioning the airway as which tag color?

    Answer: Black

    In START triage, victims who do not breathe even after airway repositioning are tagged black (deceased/expectant) because they are beyond immediate salvage.

  2. An IHSA-certified coach observes a worker collapse in a confined space with suspected toxic atmosphere. What is the FIRST priority before any rescue attempt?

    Answer: Confirm the atmosphere is safe or use supplied-air respirators before entry

    Entering an IDLH confined space without proper respiratory protection is the leading cause of multiple fatalities; atmosphere verification or supplied-air equipment must come first.

  3. Which document legally obligates US employers to report a workplace fatality to OSHA?

    Answer: Verbal or written report within 8 hours of learning of the fatality

    29 CFR 1904.39 requires employers to notify OSHA within 8 hours of a work-related fatality.

  4. A site emergency action plan (EAP) must include which of the following elements per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38?

    Answer: Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies

    OSHA 1910.38 mandates that EAPs include procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies as a minimum element.

  5. When using the Incident Command System (ICS), who holds overall responsibility for all incident activities?

    Answer: Incident Commander

    The Incident Commander holds overall responsibility for all strategic and tactical decisions during an ICS-managed incident.

  6. A worker suffers a severe arterial bleed on the forearm. After applying direct pressure for 10 minutes without controlling bleeding, what is the next appropriate step?

    Answer: Apply a tourniquet 2–3 inches above the wound

    When direct pressure fails to control life-threatening arterial bleeding, a tourniquet applied 2–3 inches proximal to the wound is the standard next intervention.

  7. After an incident is resolved, which step in the post-incident process identifies systemic failures rather than individual blame?

    Answer: Root cause analysis

    Root cause analysis examines systemic, organizational, and procedural failures to prevent recurrence rather than attributing blame to individuals.