Emergency Management Flashcards
Who assumes total control of a decision making process onsite?
Project Team Leader
What is the first step in response to a hazardous materials spill?
identify the spill
What is ERPG3?
Max airborne concentration someone can be exposed to not exceeding 1 hour before they develop health effects
What are the 3 purposes behind a natural hazard mitigation?
- reduces social, emotional and economic disruption
- reduces public and private damage costs
- increases access to funding sources for haz mitigation projects
A written emergency plan must include what 3 things?
- fire and emergency reporting procedures
- emergency evacuation procedures
- those in critical operations prior to evacuation
A comprehensive crime prevention assessment should include what 3 things?
- what is the prevailing attitude toward security?
- who is responsible for the overall security program?
- how are security processes enforced?
What is the most important step in prevention of workplace violence?
A clear non-harassment policy by management
Buying flood insurance is an example of?
Mitigation
Preparedness activities take place ______ an emergency occurs
Before
Seeking shelter from a tornado is an example of?
Response
Getting financial assistance to help pay for repairs is an example of?
Recovery
Workplace violence is the ____ leading cause of fatal occupational injuries
3rd
Violent acts by criminals who have no other connection with the workplace is what TYPE of workplace violence?
ONE
How many people are affected by some type of workplace violence?
2 million
What is the second priority in an emergency?
Stabilizing the incident
