900 Safety Flashcards
Supervisors should make reasonable efforts to correct unsafe or unhealthy work conditions in a timely manner, based on the severity of the hazard.
900
The PEOSH inspectors are, by law, permitted to interview members in private, take photographs, conduct tests, and collect environmental samples.
900
Questions of a sensitive nature or to which the member is unsure of how to respond may be referred to the person at the Department who is the subject matter expert on the topic.
900
At the conclusion of the inspection, the PEOSH inspector will hold a closing meeting with the department representative to discuss any alleged safety standard violations and any requirements for abatement.
Any time there is a PEOSH inspection, violation, and/or citation, the Fire Chief shall ensure that notifications are made to the department’s Safety Officer, risk manager, and legal counsel, and that the Department conducts an appropriate internal investigation and adequately addresses all PEOSH findings.
900
The Department will comply with ODOL reporting requirements in the event of a serious illness, injury, or death.
900
The ODOL shall be notified within 48 hours of an employment accident which is fatal to one or more employees or which results in hospitalization of five or more department members, in the manner prescribed by ODOL (40 O.S. § 403).
900
Compliance with all relevant laws or regulations related to communicable diseases, including:
- Adhering to mandates contained in 29 CFR 1910.1030 regarding bloodborne pathogens (40 O.S. § 403; OAC 380:40-1-2).
- Responding to requests and notifications regarding exposures covered under the Ryan White law (42 USC § 300ff-133; 42 USC § 300ff-136).
- Implementing universal precautions (63 O.S. § 1-502.1).
The ECO should also act as the liaison with the Oklahoma Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Division and may request voluntary compliance inspections.
The supervisor on-duty shall investigate every exposure that occurs as soon as possible following the incident.
900
Source testing is the responsibility of the ECO. If the ECO is unavailable to seek timely testing of the source, it is the responsibility of the exposed member’s supervisor to ensure testing is sought.
900
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department that all members shall wear ANSI approved class II high-visibility safety vests in addition to required personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever the emergency scene is located on or near a roadway where members are subject to the hazards of moving traffic, construction vehicles, or disaster recovery equipment.
900
Generally, all body armor should be stored such that it is not subject to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures and is protected from moisture or high humidity.
900
Whenever the truck is exiting or entering the apparatus bay, there shall be a spotter outside the apparatus that is in line of sight of the driver and able to see the overhead door at all times while exiting or entering the rig room.
900
Heat exhaustion - A condition caused by the loss of large amounts of fluid by sweating.
900
A worker suffering from heat exhaustion still sweats but experiences extreme weakness or fatigue, giddiness, nausea, or headache.
900
Heat stress - The aggregate of environmental and physical work factors that constitute the total heat load imposed on the body.
900
Heat stroke - A condition where the body’s temperature regulatory system fails, sweating becomes inadequate and the body’s only effective means of removing excess heat is compromised.
900
After the use of two self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air bottles (or 30 to 60 minutes of strenuous activity), a firefighter should be evaluated in the rehabilitation area.
900
Rehabilitation should generally be considered for second-alarm fires or greater.
900
Individuals who are under-hydrated or are on the first day back after any gastrointestinal illness are particularly susceptible to early onset of heat illness.
900
Temperatures in excess of 90 degrees have historically produced early onset of heat exhaustion and/or collapse.
900
Rehabilitation efforts should generally be established when ambient air temperature is over 85 degrees and there is a potential for extended operations.
900
It is the responsibility of the IC to make an early determination of situations that may require a rehabilitation group and institute the appropriate rehabilitation efforts accordingly.
900