Chapter 7 Health and Safety Issues Flashcards
Analyzing exposure to hazards, implementing appropriate risk management techniques, and monitoring their results
Risk Management
This requires a systematic approach and shall include risk identification, risk evaluation, risk prioritization, risk control techniques, and risk monitoring
Organizational risk management plan
What are the five components of the organizational risk management plan?
Risk identification Risk evaluation Establishment of priorities for action Risk control techniques Risk management monitoring
What are the five steps that maintain a continuous loop in order to evaluate the most current risks?
Situational awareness Hazard assessment Hazard control Decision point Evaluate
What is the maximum survival time for civilians during normal fire conditions?
10 minutes
During what time period does majority of firefighter line of duty deaths occur?
The first 12 minutes after arriving on scene
The combination of CO and HCN commonly found at structure fires is toxic at what parts per million?
135ppm
How many firefighters and how many minutes does it take to rescue a lost or downed firefighter?
16 firefighters and 35 minutes
______ are internal factors that the company officer or a member of the crew performs, while ______ are externally controlled and should be recognized and addressed appropriately
Unsafe acts, unsafe conditions
What is the standard for fire department infection control program
NFPA 1581
Allowing firefighters or rescuers to rest, rehydrate, and recover during an incident; also refers to a station at an incident where personnel can rest, rehydrate and recover
Rehabilitation
Accident investigation should provide what information?
General information
Employee characteristics (participant)
Environmental information
Apparatus/equipment information
