Emergency Response Management Quiz 1

Immediately notifying OSHA of a spill is not a necessary step in cleaning up a flammable or combustible material spill. Isolate the spill site, block off the area, remove hazards, and focus on containment.

Red and white are the colors used on placards for corrosive materials. This color combination signifies dangerous reactions with water and potential skin burns.

The number '3' on a Hazardous Material Label indicates the hazard class. This signifies the type of danger associated with the substance.

An emergency where prevention efforts are less important than mitigation and recovery is a natural disaster. This means that preventing the disaster was difficult or impossible, so the focus shifts to managing its aftermath.

The most important property of an inerting gas used to reduce fire hazards is its ability to reduce the oxygen concentration. The inerting gas displaces oxygen, making it difficult for a fire to start or continue.

Applying AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) to a combustible liquid fire can create a foam-fuel emulsion, increasing frothing and potentially causing the fire to spread. This is because AFFF forms a barrier over the burning liquid, but if the foam breaks down, it can create a flammable mixture.

A rate-of-rise detector responds to a rapid increase in heat. This type of fire alarm is sensitive to sudden changes in temperature, triggering an alert when the temperature rises quickly.

The planned actions taken to reduce or eliminate the possibility or impact of a disaster.

The actions taken during an emergency event to address the immediate impacts.

The actions taken to recover community systems and return them to a normal or nearly normal state after an emergency event.

The process of planning how to respond to emergencies and disasters, and ensuring resources are available.

A standardized system used for managing emergencies, providing a framework for organizing resources and responsibilities.

The highest level of authority within the ICS, responsible for overall incident management.

A group of individuals within the ICS who provide direct support and advice to the Incident Command.

The individuals within the ICS who are responsible for specific functional areas of the incident.

The section within ICS that handles communication with the public and the media.

The established line of authority for decision-making during an incident.

Ensuring that each individual at an incident has one and only one supervisor, preventing conflicting directives.

A collaborative approach where multiple agencies with varying levels of authority work together to manage an incident, pooling resources.

The process of tracking all personnel and resources involved in an incident for safety, accountability, and efficiency.

Resources are dispatched and deployed only under the direction of the Incident Commander, eliminating unauthorized actions.

A system within ICS for gathering, analyzing, and sharing information related to an incident.

The DOT hazard class for corrosive materials.

A minor spill does not require OSHA notification. However, the supervisor must secure the area, remove hazards, and arrange for cleanup.

First responders at the awareness level are trained to identify a hazardous substance release and notify relevant authorities. Their role is to initiate the emergency response process but not engage in any direct actions to contain the release.

Operations level responders are trained to contain the release from a safe distance. They focus on protecting people and the environment, but do not actively stop the release.

Hazardous material technicians are trained to stop the release of hazardous substances by actively engaging with the source. They may plug, patch, or take other measures to directly address the release.

Hazardous materials specialists provide expert knowledge about specific substances and support technicians. They may be responsible for liaising with government authorities about site activities during the response.

The incident commander is responsible for overseeing the entire incident scene, beyond the initial awareness level. They direct the actions taken by all responders to effectively manage the hazardous materials situation.

A planned process to anticipate and control potential risks, involving steps like identifying risks, developing solutions, implementing best solutions, and managing ongoing risks.

Identifying potential hazards or dangers in advance, allowing for proactive risk management.

Developing alternative methods to mitigate identified risks, offering choices for managing the situation.

Implementing the most effective solution from available alternatives to manage the identified risk.

Continuous monitoring and control of implemented solutions, ensuring they remain effective in managing the risk.

The individual responsible for directing and overseeing all aspects of incident response, from initial assessment to final resolution.

A comprehensive framework guiding a coordinated approach to managing all types of incidents, from small-scale events to major disasters.

The primary agency responsible for developing and coordinating national incident management strategies, including the NIMS.

The first essential step in responding to an unconscious person in a confined space, ensuring quick assistance arrives.