Exam 11: Emergency Planning

What is the ultimate goal of futureproofing?

The July 6, 2013, railway disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec highlighted the danger that businesses can face when they are located close to rail lines, especially in the event of a derailment. One hundred and fifteen businesses were severely affected when an unattended train carrying crude oil derailed and crashed in the downtown area. Thirty buildings were completely destroyed, much of the downtown infrastructure (roads, utilities, and so on) was destroyed or severely damaged, and over 40 people died with many others seriously injured. While a runaway train may seem to be a rare occurrence, Canadian statistics indicate that, based on data from 2007-2011, on average there are 58 derailments annually, although not all of these involve dangerous goods. -What is the dominating characteristic of an emergency, as illustrated by the Lac-Mégantic situation, which differentiates it from other occupational health and safety incidents?

Dividing a site into small related areas wherein a worker is identified and trained to recognize coworkers is a part of which of the following?

Describe and give examples of the elements necessary in the management of emergencies.

According to the text, during a pandemic what is the anticipated absenteeism rate?

Describe the five-stage emergency planning process.

What was a key reason for the severity of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster?

What is the ultimate goal of an emergency response plan?

Which of the following characterizes the uncontrolled stage of the fire process?

Effective crisis management can increase what desirable outcome for employees?

The July 6, 2013, railway disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec highlighted the danger that businesses can face when they are located close to rail lines, especially in the event of a derailment. One hundred and fifteen businesses were severely affected when an unattended train carrying crude oil derailed and crashed in the downtown area. Thirty buildings were completely destroyed, much of the downtown infrastructure (roads, utilities, and so on) was destroyed or severely damaged, and over 40 people died with many others seriously injured. While a runaway train may seem to be a rare occurrence, Canadian statistics indicate that, based on data from 2007-2011, on average there are 58 derailments annually, although not all of these involve dangerous goods. - In the case of a train derailment in the immediate vicinity, where should a roll call of employees from the local factory take place?

What should a response to a chemical spill always include?

The July 6, 2013, railway disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec highlighted the danger that businesses can face when they are located close to rail lines, especially in the event of a derailment. One hundred and fifteen businesses were severely affected when an unattended train carrying crude oil derailed and crashed in the downtown area. Thirty buildings were completely destroyed, much of the downtown infrastructure (roads, utilities, and so on) was destroyed or severely damaged, and over 40 people died with many others seriously injured. While a runaway train may seem to be a rare occurrence, Canadian statistics indicate that, based on data from 2007-2011, on average there are 58 derailments annually, although not all of these involve dangerous goods. -If there is the opportunity to do so safely, what type of extinguisher should be used to fight an oil-based fire caused by sparks from the derailment?

The second step of the crisis management process is preparation.

What did recent reviews reveal about single-session critical incident stress debriefing (CISD)?

In addition to the number of workers in the workplace and the danger of the work, which other factor is used in determining how many trained first aid providers should be on-site at all times?

Building codes are an important consideration when developing a fire prevention program.

Which person is most likely to replace the designated emergency manager if they are killed or become incapacitated as a result of an emergency?

The July 6, 2013, railway disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec highlighted the danger that businesses can face when they are located close to rail lines, especially in the event of a derailment. One hundred and fifteen businesses were severely affected when an unattended train carrying crude oil derailed and crashed in the downtown area. Thirty buildings were completely destroyed, much of the downtown infrastructure (roads, utilities, and so on) was destroyed or severely damaged, and over 40 people died with many others seriously injured. While a runaway train may seem to be a rare occurrence, Canadian statistics indicate that, based on data from 2007-2011, on average there are 58 derailments annually, although not all of these involve dangerous goods. -Some train derailments create chemical spills, such as oil leaks. What is the appropriate response in such cases?

What element appears in the fire tetrahedron model but does not appear in the fire triangle model?