Chapter 9: Emergency Response

Question 1

What are the main objectives in an Emergency Response Plan? (EPR)

Answer 1

Prevent loss or injury. Prevent damage or harm. Satisfy legal requirements.

Question 2

What are some major features in the EPR?

Answer 2

detailed site plan, assignments of responsibility for individuals, detailed description of duties, List of others who could assist with phone numbers (fire department, doctor, ambulance, police etc.)

Question 3

When doing emergency response drills who should be involved?

Answer 3

all personnel on site in the use of the emergency response plan. Duties and responsibilities must be clearly described and assigned to all personnel.

Question 4

What are some examples of PPE?

Answer 4

respirator, gloves, rubber boots, coveralls, hard hat, eye protection.

Question 5

What are some steps you take if there was a pesticide spill?

Answer 5

Activate the ERP, observe safety precautions, remove people from contaminated area. Isolate/ post area to decontaminate. Report spill, wear PPE, Follow SDS for proper clean up procedure.