Company Officer Ch 7 Flashcards
The process of identifying exposure to hazards and selecting, implementing, and monitoring results of appropriate techniques to handle exposures is known as: (170)
risk management.
The organizational risk management plan includes: (171)
ranking of identified risks based on degree of severity and frequency.
Risk control techniques are BEST described as: (171)
identifying control measures for each significant risk.
Maximizing health and safety in the fire and emergency services is directly related to policies and procedures that are: (171)
designed to reduce risk.
What is the first step of an operational risk management process and includes considering communications plans, weather factors, and previous incident behavior? (171)
Situational awareness
Which of the following is included in the example of a risk management process step called hazard assessment? (171)
Hazard identification, severity of hazard, and future impact
The decision point step in the example of the risk management process determines if appropriate resources are available, if assignments have been made and understood, and if: (171)
tactics are appropriate.
The evaluation step in the example of the risk management process includes: (171)
determining if personnel are able to complete assignments.
Knowing the statistics and the causes of casualties is MOST likely to help a company officer: (171)
provide company-level safety training to reduce or possibly eliminate risks.
When do the majority of injuries to emergency service personnel occur? (172)
During fire attack and search and rescue activities
Responders at an emergency scene must be able to recognize unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in order to: (172)
reduce injuries or fatalities.
Which of the following is a responsibility of a company officer after recognizing an unsafe act at an emergency scene? (172)
Take action when personnel are performing unsafe act.
Which of the following organizations is a good source for current information about personnel injuries and fatalities within the United States? (172)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Which of the following organizations is a good source for current information about personnel injuries and fatalities within Canada? (172)
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Examples of nonemergency workplace casualties include fatalities or injuries sustained during administrative duties, training, and: (173)
maintenance.
Which of the following is a fire and emergency services health and safety initiative? (173)
Fire/EMS Safety, Health, and Survival Week
Which of the following is BEST known as a voluntary, confidential, non-punitive way to report incidents that could have led to injury or death of personnel? (173)
National Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System
Which of the following items or actions relating to firefighter safety and health BEST describes a responsibility of a company officer? (175)
Knowledge of all applicable local, state/provincial and federal laws
Which of the following is the NFPA® Standard on Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program? (175)
NFPA® 1500
In which NFPA® standard would a company officer find information about an emergency services incident management system? (175)
NFPA® 1561
Which of the following safety policy and procedures is addressed in NFPA® 1852? (175)
Selection, care, and maintenance of SCBA
One component of an organization’s health and safety program should be: (175)
an accident, injury, and illness prevention program.
How often should a company officer address safety issues with their personnel? (176)
Each shift
Who is responsible for reporting the need for maintenance or replacement of equipment? (176)
Company officer
Which of the following emergency responder workplaces can be directly controlled by the organization and made as safe as possible? (176)
An organization’s facilities
When responding to a scene, inclement weather is an example of:(178)
an unsafe condition.
Unsafe acts at an emergency scene are _____ factors that a company officer or a member of the crew may perform that may contribute to injuries or fatalities. (179)
internal
Unsafe conditions at an emergency incident are: (179)
externally controlled.
Which of the following BEST describes when a company officer should address an unsafe act witnessed during on scene operations?(179)
Immediately
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act at an emergency scene? (179)
Lack of situational awareness
What is the responsibility of the company officer regarding the report or witness of an unsafe condition at an emergency scene? (179)
Recognize condition and act appropriately to maintain scene safety.
Which of the following is one of the best methods for providing a safe workplace facility? (179)
Proper maintenance of facilities
How often should facility inspections for basic workplace safety occur? (179-180)
Annually
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act that may occur at an organization’s facilities? (180)
Improper use of hand tools
Slippery or icy sidewalks at a fire station would be an example of: (180)
an unsafe condition.
Which of the following is the most common cause of firefighter fatalities? (180)
Cardiac arrest
The purpose of a wellness program in the fire and emergency services is to lower firefighters’ risk of: (180)
cardiac arrest and other health problems.
Ensuring the integrity of equipment, vehicles, facilities, and personnel qualifications is the goal of: (181)
safety related inspections.
Safety related inspections for equipment may include: (181)
vehicle maintenance.
Safety related inspections for vehicles may include: (182)
apparatus operation certifications.
Proper lighting and compliance with local electrical codes at the fire station are examples of which type of safety related inspection? (182)
Facilities
Personnel qualifications safety related inspections may include:(182)
vehicle or apparatus operation certifications.
The NFPA® Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program is: (183
NFPA® 1581.
Which of the following is a component that should be included in a written infection control plan? (183)
Education and training requirements
Which of the following is a condition that can negatively impact the health and safety of responders? (183)
Physical stresses of firefighting
Which of the following may be a result of not providing adequate rehabilitation for crew members at an incident? (183)
Deteriorating environmental factors
NFPA® 1584 provides information on: (183-184)
the rehabilitation process for members during emergency operations and training exercises.
An accident investigation should be concluded with: (184)
a narrative description, including participant interviews and eye-witness reports.
Which of the following BEST describes when exposure investigations may occur? (185)
At any point when symptoms appear
