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Chapter 7 Health And Saftey Issues Flashcards

1
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Which section of a risk management plan helps provide information about known risks that responders may be exposed to?

A

Community risk assessment

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2
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Identifying control measures for significant risks within an organizational risk management plan is also known as:

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Risk control techniques

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Which of the following steps in an operational risk management plan BEST describes situational awareness?

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Considering communications plan, weather factors, and previous incident behavior

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Which of the following steps in an operational risk management plan identifies hazards and considers severity as well as future impact?

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Hazard assessment

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5
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Which of the following is a benefit that can result from a company officer knowing statistics and causes of casualties?

A

Helps company officers provide company level safety training to reduce or perhaps eliminate risks

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6
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The leading injuries among fire and EMS personnel are:

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Sprains and strains

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The majority of injuries to fire and EMS personnel occur during fire attack and:

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Search and rescue activities

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Responders at an emergency scene must be able to recognize unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in order to reduce:

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Injuries or fatalities

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9
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Company officers should understand how to manage risks associated with fire and emergency services using a:

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Risk management program

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10
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Which of the following organizations is a good source for current information about personnel injuries and fatalities within the United States?

A

National Institute for occupational safety and health (NIOSH)

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11
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Which of the following organizations is a good source for current information about personal injuries and fatalities within Canada?

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Workplace health and safety compensation commission (WHSCC)

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12
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Any fatalities or injuries that occurred while performing administrative duties, code enforcement and inspections, or maintenance are BEST defined as:

A

Nonemergency workplace casualties

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13
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Which of the following is a fire and safety services health and safety initiative?

A

National Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System

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14
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Which of the following BEST describes the responsibility of a company officer regarding safety policies and procedures?

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Must be knowledgeable of all applicable local, state/provincial, and federal laws

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15
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Which of the following is the NFPA standard on fire department occupational health and safety program?

A

NFPA 1500

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16
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In which NFPA standard would a company officer find information regarding a fire department infection control program?

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NFPA 1581

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17
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Which of the following addresses the rehabilitation process for members during emergency operations and training exercises?

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NFPA 1584

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18
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Which of the following is a component that should be included in an organization’s health and safety program?

A

Exposure control program

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19
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A company officer should address safety issues with their personnel:

A

Every shift

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20
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Which of the following BEST describes who is ultimately responsible for providing a safe workplace for employees?

A

Organization’s management

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21
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Which of the following workplace safety tasks is a responsibility of the company officer?

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Reporting the need for replacement of unsafe equipment

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Which of the following BEST describes an example of what can be directly controlled by the organization and made as safe as possible?

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An organization’s apparatus

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23
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Some accidents en route to and from the scene can be controlled through:

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Apparatus design and maintenance

24
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Failure to wear a seatbelt while en route to and from a scene is an example of:

A

An unsafe act

25
Q

Which of the following is an example of an unsafe condition during responses:

A

Pedestrians in or near the roadway

26
Q

Internal factors that the company officer or crewmembers at an emergency scene perform to ensure scene safety are called:

A

Safe acts

27
Q

Unsafe conditions at an emergency scene are ___ controlled factors that may contribute to injuries or fatalities.

A

Externally

28
Q

What is the BEST way to ensure that responders do not perform unsafe acts during an emergency incident?

A

Conduct training programing

29
Q

Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act at an emergency scene?

A

Lack of appropriate rehabilitation

30
Q

Which of the following is an example of an unsafe condition at an emergency scene?

A

Rapidly moving or uncontrolled fires

31
Q

How often should facility inspections for basic workplace safety occur?

A

Annually

32
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Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act that may occur at an organization’s facilities?

A

Improperly lifting heavy objects

33
Q

An unsafe condition within an organization’s facility may include:

A

Poor lighting

34
Q

What is the most common cause of firefighter fatalities?

A

Cardiac arrest

35
Q

What is the purpose of a wellness program in the fire and emergency services?

A

Lowering a firefighters risk of cardiac arrest and other health problems

36
Q

The goal of safety related inspections is to ensure the integrity of equipment, vehicles, facilities, and:

A

Personnel qualifications

37
Q

Which of the following BEST describes when company officers may be asked to conduct safety inspections?

A

At any time

38
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Safety related inspections for equipment may include:

A

Personal protective equipment

39
Q

Ariel tests, traffic deterrent devices, and pump test are examples of which type of safety related inspections?

A

Vehicles

40
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Proper lighting, trip hazards, and compliance with local electrical codes are examples of which type of safety related inspection?

A

Facilities

41
Q

Vehicle operation certifications would be included in which of the following types of safety related inspections?

A

Personnel qualifications

42
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Information about infection control program for fire department can be found in:

A

NFPA 1581

43
Q

Which of the following is a component that should be included in a written infection control plan?

A

Vaccination requirements for potential threats

44
Q

Which of the following is a condition that can negatively impact the health and safety of responders?

A

Extreme hot and cold weather at an incident

45
Q

Which of the following may be a result of not providing adequate rehabilitation for crewmembers at an incident?

A

Jeopardizing the safety of others

46
Q

Which of the following personnel should ensure that rehabilitation is established and that adequate resources are available?

A

The company officer

47
Q

What is the final portion of an accident investigation?

A

Narrative description of the accident

48
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What is the first duty of a company officer when a unit member experience experiences a job related injury, illness, or exposure?

A

Insure prompt medical treatment

49
Q

Which of the following BEST describes a possible difference in an investigation of a job related illness VS. an accident investigation?

A

Job related injury investigations may require more time

50
Q

____Is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities

A

Cardiac arrest

51
Q

There are five distinct components of the organizational risk management plan they are?

A 
Risk identification:
Risk evaluation:
Establishment of priorities for action:
Risk control techniques:
Risk management monitoring
52
Q

In operational risk management there is A five step process what are they?

A

Situational awareness: consider communications plan, whether factors, and previous incident behavior.
Hazard assessment: identify hazard, consider severity and future impact.
Hazard control: contain, isolate, and eliminate.
Decision point: determine if appropriate resources are available, if assignments have been made and understood, and if tactics are appropriate.
Evaluate: determine if the risk management plan is working, what is changing, and personnel are able to complete assignments.

53
Q

During normal fire conditions, the maximum survival time for civilians is____minutes.

A

10

54
Q

The majority of firefighter line of duty death’s occur within the first____minutes after arriving on scene

A

12

55
Q

The combination of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide commonly found in structural fires is toxic at____ppm.

A

135 ppm

56
Q

It takes____firefighters approximately____minutes to rescue a lost or downed firefighter

A

16

35

57
Q

Allowing firefighters or rescuers to rest, rehydrate, and recover during an incident; also refers to a station at an incident personnel can rest, rehydrate, and recover

A

Rehabilitation

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