7- Company Officer- Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Flashcards
The leading INJURIES among responders are ______. These injuries are the result of the physical demands of emergency responses.
Sprains and strains
Trauma, asphyxiation, cuts/bruises, thermal stress, burns, and behavioral health issues are examples of ________ injuries.
Acute
Exposure to carcinogens and behavioral health issues such as PTSD are examples of _______ injuries.
Chronic
The most common cause of incident FATALITIES is _________.
Cardiac arrest
Unsafe ____ are internal factors that the company officer or a member of the crew performs.
Acts
Unsafe _____ are externally controlled and should be recognized and addressed appropriately.
Conditions
______ 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 ______.
Training ; Immediately
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 __________.
Unsafe acts
Zero visibility, unsafe structural condition, rapidly moving or uncontrolled fires, smoke containing toxic gases/particulates, hostile crows, and unstable vehicles are all examples of __________.
Unsafe conditions
Examples of unsafe acts during emergency responses include:
-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
Examples of unsafe conditions during emergency responses include:
-Inclement weather
-Poor road condition
-Pedestrians in or near the roadway
-Traffic
One of the best methods for providing a safe workplace is _________.
Proper maintenance
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.
Unsafe acts
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.
Unsafe conditions
_________ are intended to ensure the integrity of equipment, vehicles, and facilities. Company officers should ensure that they occur in accordance with organizational policies.
Safety-related inspections
________ 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.
Risk Management
The overall risk management plan should have three distinct sections:
-Community risk management
-Organizational risk management
-Operational risk management
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:
-Administrative controls
-Engineering controls
-Personal protection
The traditional approach that safety professionals use for hazard control has been the “Three E’s of Safety Model,” which includes:
Engineering, Education, and Enforcement
There are FIVE distinct components of the ORGANIZATIONAL risk management plan:
- Risk identification
- Risk evaluation
- Establishment of priorities for action
- Risk-control techniques
- Risk-management monitoring
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:
- Situational awareness
- Hazard assessment
- Hazard control
- Decision point
- Evaluate
Continuously loop!
NFPA ____ “Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program, stipulates what should be part of all fire department safety and health programs.
1500
______ 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.
Risk Factors
_______ 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.
Warning Signs
The ____, _____, and ______ prevention program’s purpose is to provide firefighters information and training regarding the hazards that exist in their work environments.
Accident, injury, and illness
The most common hazards present in the workplace can be divided into the following (six) categories:
-Physical injury hazards
-Occupational illness
-Motor vehicle related accidents
-Hearing loss
-Respiratory injury or illness
-Hazardous materials exposure
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.
Investigation/Review (I/R)
NFPA ______ provides guidance on conducting annual physicals.
1582
During a known hazardous materials incident, the hazmat _____________ monitors potential hazards to emergency personnel and advises the Incident Commander.
Branch Safety Officer
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.
Carcinogens
Absorption rates increase ____% for every 5-degree rise in temperature.
400
Areas with high absorption rates include the ____, _____, ______, and ______. Absorption rates also increase on the arms, hands, and ankles to a lesser extent.
Groin, jaw, forehead, and back
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:
-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)
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.
Rehabilitation
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.
1584
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.”
1851
