Question 1

In small to medium size organizations, who should receive fire extinguisher training?

Accepted Answer

A) all employees 
B) members of the JHSC 
C) employees who volunteer for training 
D) members of the organization's fire brigade (crew) 
A) all employees 
B) members of the JHSC 
C) employees who volunteer for training 
D) members of the organization's fire brigade (crew) A

Question 2

What business professional should you involve in your emergency and crisis management planning?

Accepted Answer

A) your banker 
B) your accountant 
C) your lawyer 
D) your insurance agent 
A) your banker 
B) your accountant 
C) your lawyer 
D) your insurance agent D

Question 3

What plan or program is the organization developing if it is focused on structural design, barriers, detection, and materials storage?

Accepted Answer

A) an emergency plan 
B) a pandemic plan 
C) an evacuation plan 
D) a fire prevention program 
A) an emergency plan 
B) a pandemic plan 
C) an evacuation plan 
D) a fire prevention program D

Question 4

The smouldering stage of a fire is short.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) and discuss the research about its effectiveness in terms of dealing with post-traumatic stress.

Accepted Answer

One approach to crisis response has been

Question 6

The federal government does not get involved in emergency response efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When it comes to evacuation, how is a two-stage alarm different from a one-stage alarm?

Accepted Answer

A) A bell sounds followed by a horn. 
B) There are different sounds for evacuation versus alert. 
C) There are voice announcements in addition to sound. 
D) It starts at low volume then increases to high volume. 
A) A bell sounds followed by a horn. 
B) There are different sounds for evacuation versus alert. 
C) There are voice announcements in addition to sound. 
D) It starts at low volume then increases to high volume.

Question 8

What should be considered before, during, and after an evacuation?

Accepted Answer

1) In planning for evacuation, the site

Question 9

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 stage of the crisis management process would involve offering psychological support to employees who are experiencing uncertainty about their jobs and financial situation because the business is temporarily shut down?

Accepted Answer

A) coping 
B) recovery 
C) preparation 
D) damage containment 
A) coping 
B) recovery 
C) preparation 
D) damage containment

Question 10

List the four stages of the fire process

Accepted Answer

i. incipient stage
i

Question 11

Which of the following activities would occur during the signal detection phase of the crisis management process?

Accepted Answer

A) incident review and analysis 
B) development of a response plan 
C) documentation of potential emergencies 
D) stress management exercises 
A) incident review and analysis 
B) development of a response plan 
C) documentation of potential emergencies 
D) stress management exercises

Question 12

Multiple sessions of CISD are preferable to single sessions of CISD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

After a workplace emergency, managers should clamp down on employees' socializing so that the business can get back to normal as quickly as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How many alternate evacuation routes should you be aware of, at a minimum, in case of an emergency?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 15

As events overwhelm an individual's capacity to respond to an emergency, governments take action in a progressive manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Civil disorder is an example of a naturally occurring emergency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Futureproofing is based on the notion that organizations have to anticipate and assess the risk and consequences of a broad range of emergencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The purpose of the learning stage is to establish whether the organization showed due diligence in preparing for an emergency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When should you walk away from a chemical spill?

Accepted Answer

A) when the chemical is toxic 
B) when the spill is small in size 
C) when you have not had specific training 
D) when medical aid has already been called 
A) when the chemical is toxic 
B) when the spill is small in size 
C) when you have not had specific training 
D) when medical aid has already been called

Question 20

Besides managing employees' stress levels, what is another major focus of postcontact emergency activities?

Accepted Answer

A) enabling an orderly return to work 
B) communicating with customers 
C) getting medical aid for injured workers 
D) restoring computer networks 
A) enabling an orderly return to work 
B) communicating with customers 
C) getting medical aid for injured workers 
D) restoring computer networks

In small to medium size organizations, who should receive fire extinguisher training?

What business professional should you involve in your emergency and crisis management planning?

What plan or program is the organization developing if it is focused on structural design, barriers, detection, and materials storage?

The smouldering stage of a fire is short.

Describe critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) and discuss the research about its effectiveness in terms of dealing with post-traumatic stress.

The federal government does not get involved in emergency response efforts.

When it comes to evacuation, how is a two-stage alarm different from a one-stage alarm?

What should be considered before, during, and after an evacuation?

List the four stages of the fire process

Which of the following activities would occur during the signal detection phase of the crisis management process?

Multiple sessions of CISD are preferable to single sessions of CISD.

After a workplace emergency, managers should clamp down on employees' socializing so that the business can get back to normal as quickly as possible.

How many alternate evacuation routes should you be aware of, at a minimum, in case of an emergency?

As events overwhelm an individual's capacity to respond to an emergency, governments take action in a progressive manner.

Civil disorder is an example of a naturally occurring emergency.

Futureproofing is based on the notion that organizations have to anticipate and assess the risk and consequences of a broad range of emergencies.

The purpose of the learning stage is to establish whether the organization showed due diligence in preparing for an emergency.

When should you walk away from a chemical spill?

Besides managing employees' stress levels, what is another major focus of postcontact emergency activities?

Introduction

Legislative Framework

Workers Compensation

Hazards, Risk, and Control

Physical Agents

Biological and Chemical Agents

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace Violence, Aggression, and Harassment

Training

Motivation and Safety Management Systems

Incident Investigation

Disability Management and Return to Work

Workplace Wellness: Workfamily and Health Promotion Programs

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Exam 11: Emergency Planning

In small to medium size organizations, who should receive fire extinguisher training?

What business professional should you involve in your emergency and crisis management planning?

What plan or program is the organization developing if it is focused on structural design, barriers, detection, and materials storage?

The smouldering stage of a fire is short.

Describe critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) and discuss the research about its effectiveness in terms of dealing with post-traumatic stress.

The federal government does not get involved in emergency response efforts.

When it comes to evacuation, how is a two-stage alarm different from a one-stage alarm?

What should be considered before, during, and after an evacuation?

List the four stages of the fire process

Which of the following activities would occur during the signal detection phase of the crisis management process?

Multiple sessions of CISD are preferable to single sessions of CISD.

After a workplace emergency, managers should clamp down on employees' socializing so that the business can get back to normal as quickly as possible.

How many alternate evacuation routes should you be aware of, at a minimum, in case of an emergency?

As events overwhelm an individual's capacity to respond to an emergency, governments take action in a progressive manner.

Civil disorder is an example of a naturally occurring emergency.

Futureproofing is based on the notion that organizations have to anticipate and assess the risk and consequences of a broad range of emergencies.

The purpose of the learning stage is to establish whether the organization showed due diligence in preparing for an emergency.

When should you walk away from a chemical spill?

Besides managing employees' stress levels, what is another major focus of postcontact emergency activities?

Introduction

Legislative Framework

Workers Compensation

Hazards, Risk, and Control

Physical Agents

Biological and Chemical Agents

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace Violence, Aggression, and Harassment

Training

Motivation and Safety Management Systems

Incident Investigation

Disability Management and Return to Work

Workplace Wellness: Workfamily and Health Promotion Programs

Filters