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Accident Prevention and Emergency Response Flashcards

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  1. Which OSHA standard requires construction employers to develop and implement an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1926.35

    29 CFR 1926.35 covers Emergency Action Plans for construction workplaces, requiring employers to establish procedures for employee actions during fire and other emergencies.

  2. A worker is found unresponsive at the bottom of an excavation following a suspected cave-in. What is the FIRST action a supervisor should take?

    Answer: Call 911 and then assess the stability of the excavation before any entry

    Entering an unstable excavation without proper safeguards can cause a secondary cave-in, killing the rescuer as well. The first action is to call emergency services and assess the situation before any entry.

  3. What does the acronym PASS stand for in the context of portable fire extinguisher use?

    Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side — the standard technique for using a portable fire extinguisher.

  4. What is a 'leading indicator' in construction safety performance measurement?

    Answer: A proactive measure that predicts future safety performance, such as near-miss reports

    Leading indicators are proactive, forward-looking measures — such as near-miss reports, safety inspections completed, or toolbox talks conducted — that help predict and prevent future incidents.

  5. Under OSHA construction standards, when must an employee be retrained in emergency procedures?

    Answer: When there is a change in their job assignment, a change in emergency procedures, or when evaluation indicates inadequate knowledge

    OSHA requires retraining when there is a change in job assignment, a change in emergency procedures, or when evaluation shows the employee does not have sufficient knowledge of emergency procedures.

  6. What is the purpose of a 'toolbox talk' (also called a safety briefing or tailgate meeting) in construction?

    Answer: To provide brief, focused safety training on specific hazards relevant to the day's work

    Toolbox talks are short, focused safety discussions held at the worksite — usually at the start of a shift — to address specific hazards related to the work being performed that day.