Definitions Flashcards
According to sogs - a major goal for the ic is to develop an incident action plan for the incident. What is an incident action plan ?
An incident action plan describes at any point in time the risk assessment, strategy and objectives, incident structure, incident layout and other relevant information. It is used to manage the incident.
What is frnsw definition of unauthorised equipment as described in the case study.
Unauthorised equipment is any item which is purchased, introduced or used within a frnsw workplace that has not first met the requirements of the procurement manual.
According to sogs- describe the terms withdraw and abandon as used by the ic to indicate to crews the urgency required to move from offensive to a defensive strategy.
Withdraw- indicates that ffs have enough time to exit the structure or position they are working in with all their equipment in a controlled manner. It is usually given by the ic in response to a tactical can report. Abandon- this indicates that there is an immediate threat to ff lives and the ffs must exit the structure or position they are working in immediately and only bring equipment with them if it will not compromise their safety.
According to preventing and managing unreasonable behaviour and bullying policy, what is the definition of workplace bullying?
Workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety.
According to sogs- at any incident, the ic will consider the incident phase and the risk that may be accepted. Describe the life at risk phase.
There are saveable human lives. The incident is uncontrolled and requires rapid actions to control risks to lives. A higher level of risk may be acceptable.
Sogs describe how to de- escalate an incident. What is de- escalation?
De-escalation is scaling down resources once the incident is contained and concluding operations.
According to frnsw act 1989, what is the definition of a hazardous material incident?
Hazardous material incident means an actual or impending land based spillage or other escape of hazardous material that causes or threatens to cause injury or death or damage to property.
According to definitions in the stp, provide a detailed description of Hazard and Risk.
Hazard - anything in the workplace that has the potential to cause harm to a person . Hazards can be an object or thing. Risk- is the harm that may occur to a person exposed to a hazard.
According to sogs, what is the definition of decontamination?
Decontamination is the process of removing contaminants from people, clothing and equipment, to prevent exposure to a contaminant and minimise spread of the contaminant. Equipment includes vehicles.
Under frnsw act 1989, define flammable matter.
Flammable matter includes- (a) any substance capable of ignition or combustion by the application of heat, by means of sparks or spontaneously and, (b) any substance prescribed as flammable for the purposes of this definition.
According to ff training manual, what is the definition of thermal capacity?
The amount of heat absorbed for any given increase in temperature.
According to ff training manual, what does the term latent heat of vaporisation refer to?
The amount of heat required to vaporise a unit weight of the extinguishing medium.
According to sogs, describe the term all clear
Search and rescue have been completed and the incident controller is satisfied that all occupants have been accounted for.
