Emergency Response & Incident Management Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of an Incident Action Plan (IAP) in emergency response operations?
Answer: To establish objectives, strategies, and personnel assignments for a specified operational period
The IAP communicates incident objectives, tactics, and work assignments to all response personnel for each operational period, ensuring coordinated and purposeful action.
Under NIMS, what does the principle of 'Unity of Command' require?
Answer: Each individual in the response reports to only one designated supervisor
Unity of Command means every individual has only one supervisor to whom they report, eliminating confusion and conflicting instructions during incident response.
What is a 'muster point' or assembly area in workplace emergency response planning?
Answer: A pre-designated safe outdoor meeting location where employees gather after evacuating
A muster point is a pre-designated safe location away from the facility where employees assemble after evacuation so accountability can be confirmed and no one is left behind.
Which OSHA standard (29 CFR) requires employers with 10 or more employees to maintain a written Emergency Action Plan?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.38
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires employers with 10 or more employees to maintain a written Emergency Action Plan covering procedures for reporting emergencies and evacuating the workplace.
In a mass casualty incident, what is the primary purpose of triage?
Answer: To sort and prioritize victims based on injury severity and survival potential when resources are limited
Triage is the systematic process of sorting casualties to prioritize treatment and transport based on the severity of injuries and likelihood of survival when medical resources are overwhelmed.
What does the emergency directive 'shelter-in-place' instruct people to do?
Answer: Remain indoors in a secured location to avoid exposure to an outdoor hazard
Shelter-in-place directs individuals to stay indoors, move to an interior room, seal gaps, and minimize exposure to an external hazard such as a chemical release, severe weather, or active threat.
What is the primary role of a Safety Officer within the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Answer: Monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe conditions to protect the safety of response personnel
The ICS Safety Officer monitors all response operations and environmental conditions, identifies unsafe situations, and has authority to stop any activity posing an imminent danger to responders.