409 - Operating on Roadway Incidents

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What is the purpose of the document mentioned in the text?

  • To provide guidance for a safe working environment for personnel responding to and working on roadways (correct)
  • To provide guidance for traffic control on roadways
  • To provide guidance for safe pedestrian behavior on roadways
  • To provide guidance for safe driving on roadways

What is the recommended posture for personnel working on roadways?

  • Passive posture
  • Defensive posture (correct)
  • Relaxed posture
  • Aggressive posture

What measures must personnel take to protect responders and equipment?

  • Extreme measures must be taken
  • No measures are necessary
  • Reasonable measures must be taken (correct)
  • Only measures that are convenient should be taken

What type of clothing is required on all roadway scenes?

<p>Reflective clothing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many components are included in a safe work area?

<p>5 components (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should apparatus be positioned at a roadway scene?

<p>At an angle to protect from traffic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should scene/work areas be illuminated?

<p>Properly lit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What plans should personnel develop for their safety?

<p>An escape plan and a de-commit plan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should personnel be aware of as the incident terminates?

<p>Frustrated drivers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the command at the scene?

<p>To monitor and control the scene for safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • The document provides guidance for a safe working environment for personnel responding to and working on roadways.
  • All members must maintain a defensive posture and heightened situational awareness.
  • Personnel must use reasonable measures to protect responders and equipment.
  • Reflective clothing is required on all roadway scenes.
  • A safe work area must be established with five components: advance warning area, transition area, buffer space, work space, and termination area.
  • Apparatus should be spotted and angled to protect from traffic.
  • Scene/work areas should be properly lit.
  • Personnel should develop an escape plan and a de-commit plan.
  • Conditions change as the incident terminates and personnel must be aware of frustrated drivers and vehicles leaving the scene.
  • Command must constantly monitor and control the scene for safety.

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