Drill Manual - Safety Flashcards
Before an accident occurs, there are hidden causes. Hazards don’t just happen, they are caused by unsafe ________, unsafe _______ and unsafe _______
unsafe attitudes
unsafe behaviors
unsafe conditions
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is an _________ department�
All Risk
A _______ is defined as an accident-causing opportunity or source of danger
hazard
firefighters are typically injured at a rate of ___ times that of private industry personnel.
four times
What are the three risk factors?
Significant Risk
Inherent Risk
No Risk
___________ is the governing agency for employer and employee safety regu- lations in the State of California.
Cal Osha
Tailboard safety messages need to be kept how long?
3 years
An unplanned or unsought event, or series of events result- ing in death, injury, occupational illness, or damage to, or loss of equipment or property?
Accident
________________ is a program directed toward the elimination of unsafe acts, unsafe equipment, or hazardous environments?
Accident prevention
______________ are risks that are typically encountered during our daily duties as a firefighter such as fire fighting, emergency medical care, training,
Inherent risks
What are some factors that make our profession more dangerous these days when it comes to fires?
- lightweight building
- plastic and synthetic materials
- new chemicals
It is only through diligence of hazard ____________, ________________ & ___________________, and ________________ that firefighters can function in these types of environments and still have long, healthy careers.
Identification, risk assessment and management, and safe practices
In addition to following rules for firefighter safety, what else it?
Combination of safe thoughts, actions and attitudes.
What are the (3) M’s?
- man
- machine
- media
**key principle in accident prevention is controlling these three M’s (human beings)
What’s the form for reporting hazards?
FD-2223
Why are regulatory agencies important?
Because they are the backbone and foundation for our policies and procedures that we are required by law to adhere to.
What regulatory agency does not apply to local employees? Or, California employees?
Fed-OSHA; because California has it’s own Occupational Safety and Health Program
Does the city have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program?
Yes
*****Risk Management is responsible for it
What is the PPE California Code of Regulations?
CCR, Title 8, General Industry Safety Order, Section 3401-3410, PPE
The program requires that records be kept of all training and inspections for a period of _____ years?
Three
What safety regulation, regulates our State’s safety program overall?
CCR, Title 8
What are some examples of how EAP can help an employee and/or family members?
Personal issues
Family issues
Financial issues
Why does the SDFD Safety Policy exist?
to ensure that personnel are trained in the awareness and abatement of occupational hazards and to comply with Cal-OSHA regulations.
The SDFD has designated the position of ________________________________department’s official Safety Officer.
BC of Training and Education
The Safety Officer also investigates and analyzes accidents to identify _______?
Causes
Why was the Tailboard Safety Talk developed?
What should be the time limit and what is the minimum we should be addressing these conversations?
One of the requirements of SB 198.
The departments minimum request is (1) every, (4) shifts. 10-15 minutes in duration.
Is NFPA a Regulatory or Non-Regulatory agency?
It’s a Non-Regulatory agency
What is NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)?
It is an association comprised of many agencies that come together to develop and publish consensus to outline performance requirements of a requirements.
****they make recommendations from their research.
Agencies at the table:
- manufactures
- certifying agencies
- testing agencies
- regulatory agencies
Does agencies have to adopt NFPA’s findings or recommendations?
No, they do not. It is advisable for them to adopt these consensus to prevent litigation.
Which NFPA standard covers the Health and Safety Program?
NFPA 1500
Are there NFPA states?
Yes
If you are an NFPA state, what does this mean?
they must follow all standards published by the NFPA.
What does S.A.F.E.R. Stand for?
Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response
