7- Company Officer- Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness

Question 1

The leading INJURIES among responders are ______. These injuries are the result of the physical demands of emergency responses.

Answer 1

Sprains and strains

Question 2

Trauma, asphyxiation, cuts/bruises, thermal stress, burns, and behavioral health issues are examples of ________ injuries.

Answer 2

Acute

Question 3

Exposure to carcinogens and behavioral health issues such as PTSD are examples of _______ injuries.

Answer 3

Chronic

Question 4

The most common cause of incident FATALITIES is _________.

Answer 4

Cardiac arrest

Question 5

Unsafe ____ are internal factors that the company officer or a member of the crew performs.

Answer 5

Acts

Question 6

Unsafe _____ are externally controlled and should be recognized and addressed appropriately.

Answer 6

Conditions

Question 7

______ is the best way to ensure that responders do not perform unsafe acts during an incident. If an unsafe act occurs during on-scene operations, the company officer should address the situation ______.

Answer 7

Training ; Immediately

Question 8

Freelancing, absence of fireground accountability tracking, uncoordinated fire suppression and ventilation, failure to maintain crew integrity, improper communication, inconsistent fireground operations, lack of and/or inappropriate PPE, lack of situational awareness, and absence of appropriate rehab are all examples of __________.

Answer 8

Unsafe acts

Question 9

Zero visibility, unsafe structural condition, rapidly moving or uncontrolled fires, smoke containing toxic gases/particulates, hostile crows, and unstable vehicles are all examples of __________.

Answer 9

Unsafe conditions

Question 10

Examples of unsafe acts during emergency responses include:

Answer 10

-Driving over the speed limit
-Driving too fast for conditions such as snow and ice, road construction, or heavy traffic
-Not wearing seatbelt
-Driving too close to other vehicles
-Ignoring traffic laws
-Lack of vehicle maintenance

Question 11

Examples of unsafe conditions during emergency responses include:

Answer 11

-Inclement weather
-Poor road condition
-Pedestrians in or near the roadway
-Traffic

Question 12

One of the best methods for providing a safe workplace is _________.

Answer 12

Proper maintenance

Question 13

Not using warning signs for wet surfaces, improper use of power and hand tools, improper lifting of heavy objects, horseplay, and bringing contaminating equipment into living quarters are examples of ________ at facilities.

Answer 13

Unsafe acts

Question 14

Inadequate lighting, wet or oily floors, slippery or icy sidewalks, lack of routine and preventative maintenance, blocked exits, and fire doors propped/blocked open are all examples of _______ at facilities.

Answer 14

Unsafe conditions

Question 15

_________ are intended to ensure the integrity of equipment, vehicles, and facilities. Company officers should ensure that they occur in accordance with organizational policies.

Answer 15

Safety-related inspections

Question 16

________ is the process of identifying and analyzing the exposure to hazards, selecting appropriate techniques to handle exposures, implementing chosen techniques, and monitoring the results of those techniques.

Answer 16

Risk Management

Question 17

The overall risk management plan should have three distinct sections:

Answer 17

-Community risk management
-Organizational risk management
-Operational risk management

Question 18

Risk reduction through control measures is the most common method used to manage risk. Control measures must be evaluated to measure their effectiveness. Control measures can be divided into the following (three) categories:

Answer 18

-Administrative controls
-Engineering controls
-Personal protection

Question 19

The traditional approach that safety professionals use for hazard control has been the “Three E’s of Safety Model,” which includes:

Answer 19

Engineering, Education, and Enforcement

Question 20

There are FIVE distinct components of the ORGANIZATIONAL risk management plan:

Answer 20

1. Risk identification
2. Risk evaluation
3. Establishment of priorities for action
4. Risk-control techniques
5. Risk-management monitoring

Question 21

One example of OPERATIONAL risk management contains a five-step process that maintains a continuously loop in order to evaluate the most current risks. The five-step process is:

Answer 21

1. Situational awareness
2. Hazard assessment
3. Hazard control
4. Decision point
5. Evaluate

Continuously loop!

Question 22

NFPA ____ “Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program, stipulates what should be part of all fire department safety and health programs.

Answer 22

1500

Question 23

______ for firefighter mental illness include: sleep deprivation, witnessing traumatic event(s), loss of a close relationship, knowing others who have died by suicide, heavy alcohol or drug use, major physical illness or injury, and isolation or lack of social support.

Answer 23

Risk Factors

Question 24

_______ for firefighter mental illness include: Sudden withdrawal from social contact, increasingly reckless behavior, having a suicide plan, persistent feeling of hopelessness, mood swings/change in behavior.

Answer 24

Warning Signs

Question 25

The ____, _____, and ______ prevention program’s purpose is to provide firefighters information and training regarding the hazards that exist in their work environments.

Answer 25

Accident, injury, and illness

Question 26

The most common hazards present in the workplace can be divided into the following (six) categories:

Answer 26

-Physical injury hazards
-Occupational illness
-Motor vehicle related accidents
-Hearing loss
-Respiratory injury or illness
-Hazardous materials exposure

Question 27

When an accident occurs, an _____/______ is conducted to determine the root cause, source, or origin. They should be objective, impartial, and directed towards fact-finding rather than fault-finding.

Answer 27

Investigation/Review (I/R)

Question 28

NFPA ______ provides guidance on conducting annual physicals.

Answer 28

1582

Question 29

During a known hazardous materials incident, the hazmat _____________ monitors potential hazards to emergency personnel and advises the Incident Commander.

Answer 29

Branch Safety Officer

Question 30

Fire research continues to demonstrate that numerous _______ are present in almost all types of fires. Today’s firefighters encounter fires with toxic gases, vapors, and particulate matter in smoke that contaminate firefighter protective gear and increase the risk of dermal contamination and the severity of inhalation injury.

Answer 30

Carcinogens

Question 31

Absorption rates increase ____% for every 5-degree rise in temperature.

Answer 31

400

Question 32

Areas with high absorption rates include the ____, _____, ______, and ______. Absorption rates also increase on the arms, hands, and ankles to a lesser extent.

Answer 32

Groin, jaw, forehead, and back

Question 33

Company officers must follow their organizations’ prescribed policies and procedures and accurately complete the appropriate accident investigation forms. In conducting an investigation, company officers collect basic information about the participants, event, or incident. The investigation should provide the following information:

Answer 33

-General information (date/time of incident, type of incident/illness/injury/fatality, location and emergency response type, names of witnesses and their accounts of the situation, corrective measures suggested)

-Employee characteristics (name and unit assignment, age and gender, rank/function, PPE or equipment in use, extenuating circumstances i.e. how long that person was on duty, experience, if crew was fully staffed, etc)

-Environmental information (weather and temperature, noise and visibility, day/night conditions, terrain)

-Apparatus/equipment information (type of equipment involved, location, distinguishing characteristics, age/condition of equipment, maintenance history)

Question 34

The physical stresses of firefighting, along with the dangers of extreme hot or cold weather conditions, can negatively impact the health and safety of emergency responders. Members who are not provided adequate ________, or rest and rehydration, during emergency operations or training exercises are at increased risk for illness or injury and may jeopardize the safety of others on the incident scene.

Answer 34

Rehabilitation

Question 35

If any organization does not have a rehab procedure, NFPA _____, “Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises” should be used as a guide.

Answer 35

1584

Question 36

Like all apparatus, tools, and equipment, PPE must be inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA _____, “Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting.”

Answer 36

1851