Chapter 6 & 7 Flashcards
a _________ is a guide to organizational decision making
policy
__________ are created when formal written guidelines or criteria are needed for the operation of the organization
policies
A __________ details in writing the steps to follow in conducting organizational policy for some specific, recurring problem or situation
procedure
___ provide a consistent point of reference that helps all members of the organization perform to a measurable standard
SOP’s
systematic control of an organizations records to ensure quick access to information
records management
organization must retain accurate records for ___ years following the end of an individuals employment
30
analyzing exposure to hazards , implementing appropriate risk management techniques, and monitoring their results
risk management
5 distinct components of organizational risk management plan
- risk identification
- risk evaluation
- risk priorities
- risk control techniques
- risk monitoring
5 step process of Operational risk management
- situational awareness
- hazard assessment
- hazard control
- decision point
- evaluate
during normal fire conditions, the maximum survival time for civilians is ___ minutes
10
The majority of firefighter line of duty deaths occur within the first ___ minutes after arriving on scene
12
CO & HCN is toxic at _____ ppm
135
it takes ___ firefighters approx. ___ minutes to rescue a lost or downed firefighter
16, 35
Standard on fire department occupational health and safety program
NFPA 1500
standard for fire department safety officer
NFPA 1521
standard on emergency services incident management system
NFPA 1561
standard of fire department infection control program
NFPA 1581
standard on comprehensive occupational medical program for fire departments
NFPA 1582
standard on the rehabilitation process for members during emergency operations training
NFPA 1584
standard on selection, care, and maintenance of open circuit SCBA
NFPA 1852
Occupational Health and Safety Standard, respiratory protection
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
3 distinct sections of Risk Management
- Community risk assessment
- Organizational risk management plan
- Operational risk management process
Absorption rates of the skin increase _____ percent for every ____ degree
400, 5
