Book 75 Accident Prevetion Flashcards
Injury and illness prevention is an assigned responsibility for _____ employees at every level
All
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
Bureau
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
1973
The on-call Safety Officer shall be dispatched by OCD and respond under the following conditions:
1. All ______ emergencies (more than ___ companies dispatched)
Major
15
The on-call Safety Officer shall be dispatched by OCD and respond under the following conditions:
2. Serious ________ or fatality of a member.
Injury
Fatality
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
Staff
The primary goal of this disciplinary policy is to correct employee __________ or ____________
Behavior
Performance
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
Working
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
7
Heat Prevention - it takes __-__ days to get used to unusual heat
4-7
Book 75:
Ordinary razor ribbon may be cut with tin snips, a _____________ axe, or _________ wire cutters
Mechanical
Porter
Safety Bulletin 15 - when bleach and ammonia are mixed together they react to a toxic gas called ____________
Chloramine
FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES -report the injury to the nearest District Office of (Cal/OSHA) within (__) hours
8
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 $______
5,000
It’s imperative when a Cal/OSHA representative arrives at a City location that you immediately contact the Department’s ________ Coordinator
Safety
Never admit _______ or argue with the Cal/OSHA representative
Guilt
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
Ladder Bailout
Window Hang
“BAILOUT” - ALL MEMBERS SHALL:
Ensure a ____________ (_________) is present throughout the entire training evolution
Supervisor
Captain
“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
TSO
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
5/16
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: In no situation shall a “____-_____” or drop bag rope/line “_______” be utilized in any firefighter escape or rescue rappelling training.
No-not
Clasp
Bed bugs are attracted to their hosts primarily by __________ _________, secondarily by warmth, and also by certain chemicals
Carbon Dioxide
Although bed bugs can live for a year without feeding, they normally try to feed every __ to ___ days
5 to 10
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
28
As described in NFPA 15___, dehydration is the loss of body fluid or a negative fluid balance
84
A __% decrease in body weight due to fluid loss can have significant effects on performance
2
It’s recommend between __ to ___ cups of water a day for women, and ___ to ___ cups of water a day for men
8 to 11
10 to 15
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.
16
32
Prior to Fire ground Operations (or exercise) - Drink __-___ oz. every 10-15 minutes
8-10
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
8
34
If exercising longer than 90 minutes, drink __-___ oz. of a sports drink (with no more than 8% carbohydrate) every 15-30 minutes
8-10
Weigh yourself before and after exercise and replace fluid losses, drink ___-___ oz. of water for every pound lost
20-24
If no water was consumed during exercise (fire ground operations), aggressively rehydrate at a rate of ___ oz. of fluid every 15-20 minutes
16
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
Quart
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
5
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.
Fuel
Book 75:
Always check fuel levels before opening the fuel tank or filler cap. Fuel levelsgreater than ___ tank may geyser
½
Book 75:
•Allow the engine to cool for ___ minutes before opening fuel cap.
•Move at least ___ feet or more from any heat source
20
20
Book 75:
Start the saw at least ___ feet from the fueling area.
10
IMPORTANT: Stihl chainsaws “vapor lock” procedures - Do not open the _______ if Stihl chainsaw is running poorly and “vapor lock” is suspected.
Tank
Book 75:
IMPORTANT: Stihl chainsaws “vapor lock” procedures - Check fuel level; if the tank is over ____ full DO NOT open the tank
½
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
20
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.
10
The most efficient way of managing crisis between the public and our members is with effective _______________ and understanding of our purpose
Communication
all water tender driver/operators
shall be trained and qualified by designated LAFD ______ in accordance with NFPA 1002, 1451, and 1500
(SME’s*)
Response mode protocols: LAFD water tenders shall respond _______________, with a full tank of water
Non-emergency
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
80
Water Tenders - Slow the apparatus to ___ mph or less before trying to bring the wheels back onto the road surface
20
LAFD Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens - exposure control plan, Mayor Directive #__
9
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
Electrical
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
1
Type __ Violence - Workplace violence directed at employees by customers, clients, patients, students, inmates, or visitors or other individuals accompanying a patient.
2
Type __ Violence - Workplace violence against an employee by a present or former employee, supervisor, or manager
3
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
4
