Emergency Response & Incident Management Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of conducting an After-Action Review (AAR) following an emergency incident or drill?
Answer: To identify strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned in order to improve future emergency responses
An AAR is a structured review that identifies what worked well and what needs improvement, enabling organizations to refine plans, training, and procedures before the next real incident.
What does the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) primarily require of facilities?
Answer: Facilities to report information about hazardous chemicals stored or released to local emergency planners and the public
EPCRA requires facilities using hazardous chemicals to report information to State Emergency Response Commissions, Local Emergency Planning Committees, and local fire departments to support community emergency planning.
In the Incident Command System (ICS), what is the recommended span of control for supervisors?
Answer: 1 supervisor for every 3 to 7 subordinates, with 5 being optimal
ICS recommends a span of control of 3 to 7 subordinates per supervisor with 5 being optimal, ensuring effective supervision without overloading any single person during dynamic operations.
What is the primary purpose of conducting emergency drills and tabletop exercises within an organization?
Answer: To train personnel in their roles, test plan effectiveness, and identify gaps before a real emergency
Emergency drills and exercises train personnel on their designated roles, validate the effectiveness of emergency plans, and reveal deficiencies that can be corrected before an actual incident occurs.
What is the primary function of a Joint Information Center (JIC) in a large-scale emergency response?
Answer: Providing a central location for multiple agencies to coordinate and release accurate public information
A JIC is a central coordination point where public information officers from all involved agencies work together to release timely, accurate, and consistent information to the public and media.
Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119), what is required for facilities handling highly hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities?
Answer: A comprehensive management program including process hazard analysis, procedures, training, and mechanical integrity checks
PSM requires a comprehensive program covering process hazard analysis, written operating procedures, employee training, contractor safety, pre-startup reviews, and mechanical integrity to prevent catastrophic releases.
Which statement best describes the key difference between an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?
Answer: Emergency Response Plans address immediate life-safety actions during an incident; Business Continuity Plans address restoring operations after an incident
An ERP focuses on protecting life and containing the emergency as it unfolds, while a BCP focuses on how the organization maintains or recovers critical functions once the immediate emergency has passed.