Emergency Preparedness and Response Flashcards
6 cards from real Safety Trained Supervisor practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Emergency Preparedness and Response flashcards as text
What is a shelter-in-place order?
Answer: Remaining indoors and sealing the building when external hazards make evacuation more dangerous
Shelter-in-place requires remaining inside and sealing the building when external hazards make leaving more dangerous.
What role does the buddy system play in emergency preparedness?
Answer: Pairs workers for mutual accountability and assistance during evacuations and hazardous situations
The buddy system pairs workers for mutual accountability and assistance during emergencies.
How should hazardous materials emergencies differ from fire response?
Answer: Require material identification, wind-aware evacuation, specialized containment, and decontamination
HazMat emergencies require material identification, wind-direction evacuation, containment, and decontamination.
Why simulate communication failures in emergency drills?
Answer: Prepare for real scenarios where primary communications may be unavailable
These drills test ability to maintain coordination using backup systems when primary communications fail.
What medical response supplies should be available at a worksite?
Answer: First aid kits matched to hazards, AED if warranted, eye wash stations, and emergency contact information
Worksites need first aid kits matched to hazards, AEDs where warranted, eye wash stations, and posted contacts.
Why maintain an up-to-date roster of first aid and CPR trained employees?
Answer: To ensure trained responders are available on every shift with current certifications
The roster ensures trained responders cover every shift and tracks certification expiration dates.