Book 75 Accident Prevetion Flashcards

1
Q

Injury and illness prevention is an assigned responsibility for _____ employees at every level

A

All

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2
Q

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, and coordinated by the Operations Commander and Department Safety Officer, each _________ Commander will be responsible for maintaining the program within their command

A

Bureau

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3
Q

Employees shall: Be aware of their moral and legal responsibilities under the Cal/OSHA act of _____, and abide by the Department rules affecting safety and health

A

1973

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4
Q

The on-call Safety Officer shall be dispatched by OCD and respond under the following conditions:
1. All ______ emergencies (more than ___ companies dispatched)

A

Major
15

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5
Q

The on-call Safety Officer shall be dispatched by OCD and respond under the following conditions:
2. Serious ________ or fatality of a member.

A

Injury
Fatality

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6
Q

Incident Commanders should request response of the Safety Officer to provide on-scene _______ assistance related to the safety of members involved in any incident which has the potential for creating unusual safety hazards

A

Staff

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7
Q

The primary goal of this disciplinary policy is to correct employee __________ or ____________

A

Behavior
Performance

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8
Q

The decision to resign in lieu of discharge must be voluntary and the employee should be allowed a full __________ dayin which to exercise this option

A

Working

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9
Q

When an employee is absent without authorization I for __ or more consecutive calendar days, the supervisor may consider the absence a “resignationn under Civil Service Commission Rule 7.2

A

7

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10
Q

Heat Prevention - it takes __-__ days to get used to unusual heat

A

4-7

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11
Q

Book 75:
Ordinary razor ribbon may be cut with tin snips, a _____________ axe, or _________ wire cutters

A

Mechanical
Porter

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12
Q

Safety Bulletin 15 - when bleach and ammonia are mixed together they react to a toxic gas called ____________

A

Chloramine

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13
Q

FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES -report the injury to the nearest District Office of (Cal/OSHA) within (__) hours

A

8

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14
Q

Per the State of California Labor Code Section 6409.1(b), any employer who fails to report to Cal/OSHA within the time constraints described above is subject to a minimum civil penalty of $______

A

5,000

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15
Q

It’s imperative when a Cal/OSHA representative arrives at a City location that you immediately contact the Department’s ________ Coordinator

A

Safety

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16
Q

Never admit _______ or argue with the Cal/OSHA representative

A

Guilt

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17
Q

Currently, the Department has two (2) approved self-rescue techniques, “________ _______and ________ ______”, taught by certified International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Fire Ground Survival (FGS) cadre members

A

Ladder Bailout
Window Hang

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18
Q

“BAILOUT” - ALL MEMBERS SHALL:
Ensure a ____________ (_________) is present throughout the entire training evolution

A

Supervisor
Captain

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19
Q

“BAILOUT” - ALL MEMBERS SHALL: identify a _____, Utilize a Main Line, Belay Line and Class III Full Body Harness in accordance with Book 29, Chapter 8, Rope Systems

A

TSO

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20
Q

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: In no situation shall a ______” Dacron Braided Line commonly referred to as “drop bag rope/line” be used for any component in an above-ground firefighter escape or rescue

A

5/16

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21
Q

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: In no situation shall a “____-_____” or drop bag rope/line “_______” be utilized in any firefighter escape or rescue rappelling training.

A

No-not
Clasp

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22
Q

Bed bugs are attracted to their hosts primarily by __________ _________, secondarily by warmth, and also by certain chemicals

A

Carbon Dioxide

23
Q

Although bed bugs can live for a year without feeding, they normally try to feed every __ to ___ days

A

5 to 10

24
Q

Bed bugs are able to be infected by at least ___ human pathogens including Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), but no study has clearly found that the insect is able to transmit the pathogen to a human being

A

28

25
Q

As described in NFPA 15___, dehydration is the loss of body fluid or a negative fluid balance

A

84

26
Q

A __% decrease in body weight due to fluid loss can have significant effects on performance

A

2

27
Q

It’s recommend between __ to ___ cups of water a day for women, and ___ to ___ cups of water a day for men

A

8 to 11
10 to 15

28
Q

Prior to Fire ground Operations (or exercise) - Drink at least ___ oz. of water an hour before operations/exercise to ensure your fluid levels are up to par. If you are dehydrated prior to exercise, try to consume ___ oz. of water.

A

16
32

29
Q

Prior to Fire ground Operations (or exercise) - Drink __-___ oz. every 10-15 minutes

A

8-10

30
Q

During Fire ground Operations (or exercise) - Drink cool (40 degrees F); dilute fluids at a minimum rate of at least __ oz. every 15 minutes or ___ oz. per hour. Those who are dehydrated must drink 8 oz. every 10 minutes or 50 oz. per hour

A

8
34

31
Q

If exercising longer than 90 minutes, drink __-___ oz. of a sports drink (with no more than 8% carbohydrate) every 15-30 minutes

A

8-10

32
Q

Weigh yourself before and after exercise and replace fluid losses, drink ___-___ oz. of water for every pound lost

A

20-24

33
Q

If no water was consumed during exercise (fire ground operations), aggressively rehydrate at a rate of ___ oz. of fluid every 15-20 minutes

A

16

34
Q

Fluid Loss Under extreme conditions, members can lose up to a _______ of water an hour through perspiration and may not feel thirsty until they are already dehydrated

A

Quart

35
Q

4 basic steps to prevent heat illness: Provide access to shade for at least __ minutes of rest when an employee believes he or she needs a preventative recovery period

A

5

36
Q

What is a fuel geyser? - It is the forceful expulsion of _______ in vapor and liquid form due to the rapid depressurization of the fuel tank.

A

Fuel

37
Q

Book 75:
Always check fuel levels before opening the fuel tank or filler cap. Fuel levelsgreater than ___ tank may geyser

A

½

38
Q

Book 75:
•Allow the engine to cool for ___ minutes before opening fuel cap.
•Move at least ___ feet or more from any heat source

A

20
20

39
Q

Book 75:
Start the saw at least ___ feet from the fueling area.

A

10

40
Q

IMPORTANT: Stihl chainsaws “vapor lock” procedures - Do not open the _______ if Stihl chainsaw is running poorly and “vapor lock” is suspected.

A

Tank

41
Q

Book 75:
IMPORTANT: Stihl chainsaws “vapor lock” procedures - Check fuel level; if the tank is over ____ full DO NOT open the tank

A

½

42
Q

IMPORTANT: Stihl chainsaws “vapor lock” procedures - Close choke; pull starter rope ___ times or until the saw fires. Pull starter rope ___ times or until saw starts

A

20

43
Q

IMPORTANT: Stihl chainsaws “vapor lock” procedures - Once the saw fires; place choke lever in starting position. 5. Pull starter rope ___ times or until saw starts.
6. If the saw does not start; discontinue use. Let the saw cool completely. DO NOT open the
tank.

A

10

44
Q

The most efficient way of managing crisis between the public and our members is with effective _______________ and understanding of our purpose

A

Communication

45
Q

all water tender driver/operators
shall be trained and qualified by designated LAFD ______ in accordance with NFPA 1002, 1451, and 1500

A

(SME’s*)

46
Q

Response mode protocols: LAFD water tenders shall respond _______________, with a full tank of water

A

Non-emergency

47
Q

Seat Belts: Seat Belts shall be worn anytime the water tender is in motion. Fire tankers are involved in a high number of rollovers, and nearly ___% of all fatalities in truck rollover accidents involve the ejection of an unbelted occupant

A

80

48
Q

Water Tenders - Slow the apparatus to ___ mph or less before trying to bring the wheels back onto the road surface

A

20

49
Q

LAFD Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens - exposure control plan, Mayor Directive #__

A

9

50
Q

If the ladder is made of metal, it shall have a “Do Not Use Around __________ Equipment” sticker on it, in addition to the annual inspection decal

A

Electrical

51
Q

Type __ Violence - Workplace violence committed by a person who has no legitimate business at the work site, and includes violent acts by anyone who enters the workplace with the intent to commit a crime

A

1

52
Q

Type __ Violence - Workplace violence directed at employees by customers, clients, patients, students, inmates, or visitors or other individuals accompanying a patient.

A

2

53
Q

Type __ Violence - Workplace violence against an employee by a present or former employee, supervisor, or manager

A

3

54
Q

Type __ Violence - Workplace violence committed in the workplace by someone who does not work there, but has or is known to have had a personal relationship with an employee

A

4