Emergency Management Flashcards
name some emergency management organizations
emergency measures organizations
transport canada canutec
other federal departments
what does emergency management focus on
evacuation
fire suppression (and ERT if employees are involved)
External fire fighting capability
matrix emergency management using a combination of internal and external resources
Emergency Management Standard Agencies include…
CSA
NFPA
Name 2 US emergency management organizations
Federal emergency management agency FEMA
US Dot - Chemtrec
What do responders use in transportation emergencies and what does it tell them
Emergency Response Guidebook as an initial resource to help determine what materials they may be dealing with, provided that transportation placarding on trucks, railcars or vehicles is present and visible
Name 3 recent emergencies
9/11
outbreak of sudden RS in Canada
subsequent rash of anthrax related scares
How is emergency response done in Canada
it is largely up to the individuals to decide on how to deal with the emergency
What are the 2 aspects of emergency planning
emergency preparedness
emergency response
Define emergency
A sudden and, generally, unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances that demand immediate attention
what emergencies are of most concern
those that either cause or threaten to cause loss or damage to life or property
Are emergencies man made or naturally occurring
Both
what are the 4 types of violence
1 - criminal intent
2 - customer/client
3 - employee on employee
4 - personal relationship
What are the 4 aspects of emergency preparedness
anticipating/planning for emergencies
putting plans into action
getting back to work
refining plans in light of new knowledge
What are the 2 goals of Emergency Plans
reduce injuries and property damage
restore organization to its normal operations
Who defined the 5 stage crisis management process
pearson, clair, misra, mitroff
Briefly say what the 5 stages of CMP are
1 - signal detection 2 - preparation 3 - damage containment 4 - recovery 5 - learning
In the 5 stage CMP, explain stage 1
signal detection
targeted at prevention
begins with recognition of possible and imminent emergencies
In the 5 stage CMP, explain stage 2
preparedness
senior management in adoption of crisis management mindset
response plan creation
introduction of response training
In the 5 stage CMP, explain stage 3
damage containment
consumes most of an organizations crisis management resources
literature on organizational communication and support, employee assistance programs EAP, stress intervention
In the 5 stage CMP, explain stage 4
involves developing short and long term plans to resume normal business
In the 5 stage CMP, explain stage 5
learning
assessing incident with a view to improve operations and procedures
what are the 5 necessary elements of managing emergencies
emergency plan emergency manager fire plan evacuation plan medical attention plan
Who completes a hazard evaluation and who assists
HR and Safety professionals
fire department and insurance carriers can be consulted
Do we need an ERP for different emergency types
yes
It is required to publish a list of people in charge of every aspect of emergency activity. true or false
true
What is an evacuation plan
plan for evacuating employees and clients in the event of an emergency
what must workers know as per the ERP
muster points and 2 or more evacuation routes
workers in each area must be identified and trained to recognize persons not part of their section
List basic requirements of evacuation plan
id of assembly points that allow for movement of emergency vehicles
notification of when emergency is over and next steps
knowledge of critical equipment that may increase the risk of the emergency
A post evacuation assessment is optional. True or False
False, its required
What is the CSA section on ERP
CSA Z731-03
What does the CSA ERP section include
notification of authorities
supplies (emergency equipment)
drills (regular and random)
Who is the Emergency Manager, what is his role and what should he consider
Senior official and is in charge of all emergency activities
Must consider media communication and coverage of different shifts
How can fire departments assist companies
can provide training for an in house firefighting team
can assist in fire hazard evaluations and regular inspections
what is fire
a chemical process in which fuel, oxygen and heat are combined
What are the 4 stages of fire and explain them
incipient - source of ignition and fuel come together
smouldering - fuel, oxygen and heat are present and causing the heat to rise through limited chain reaction
Free burning - flames first appear
Uncontrolled - fire is out of control and major property damage is underway
What perpetuates the fire
fuel, oxygen and heat
List products of fire
gases (CO, CO2, H2S, SO2, HCL, HCN)
flame/heat
smoke
How many first aid personnel must be present at any given time
at least 1
What are the 4 considerations in the fire prevention program
structural design - standard for construction of buildings
barries - walls and floors to delay and prevent fire spread
detection and suppression - fire alarms and sprinkler system
storage - hazardous materials
What do post contact efforts focus on
going back to normal operations
helping individuals deal with stress of experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event
What is CISD
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
one approach to crisis response
focuses on providing victims with an opportunity to discuss experiences or reactions to a traumatic event
may involve psychologists
is BTW same as RTW
no because individuals continue to experience stress reactions and may also continue to live with effects long after its acute phase has passed
