Deck 11: Emergency Planning

Question 1

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

A)the local fire chief
B)the HR manager
C)an OH&S specialist
D)another senior shift supervisor

Answer 1

another senior shift supervisor

Question 2

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

A)10%-25%
B)25%-35%
C)35%-50%
D)50%-75%

Answer 2

35%-50%

Question 3

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

A)failure to train rescue personnel
B)failure to develop an emergency plan
C)failure to appoint an emergency manager
D)failure to move beyond precontact planning

Answer 3

failure to move beyond precontact planning

Question 4

According to the textbook,what is typically the longest stage of a fire?

A)the incipient stage
B)the smouldering stage
C)the free-burning stage
D)the uncontrolled fire stage

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

When should you walk away from a chemical spill?

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 7

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

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

Question 8

What is the ultimate goal of an emergency response plan?

A)to ensure a low level of loss
B)to comply with legislation
C)to ensure that an emergency manager is designated
D)to conduct regular emergency drills

Question 9

What are the stages in the five-stage crisis management process?

A)preparation, signal detection, damage containment, recovery, learning
B)learning, preparation, signal detection, damage containment, recovery
C)signal detection, preparation, damage containment, recovery, learning
D)signal detection, preparation, damage containment, learning, recovery

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

A)carbon dioxide
B)suppression
C)combustion
D)chemical reaction

Question 12

What should a response to a chemical spill always include?

A)immediate cleanup of the hazard
B)notifying the authorities
C)use of specialized equipment
D)avoiding contact with the spill

Question 13

What is the ultimate goal of futureproofing?

A)fewer natural disasters
B)timely restoration of business
C)reducing post-traumatic stress
D)minimizing financial loss from emergencies

Question 14

Hazard evaluation belongs in what stage of the crisis management process?

A)learning
B)preparation
C)signal detection
D)damage containment

Question 15

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?

A)past injury record at the site
B)distance to the nearest medical facilities
C)average experience of workforce at that site
D)proportion of office workers to production workers

Question 16

Effective crisis management can increase what desirable outcome for employees?

A)trust in leadership
B)coworker cooperation
C)emergency preparedness
D)organizational commitment

Question 17

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

A)It is highly effective for police officers.
B)It is less effective than doing nothing.
C)It is only effective for military personnel.
D)It is more effective than other interventions.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

What internal group should be involved in developing an emergency plan?

A)the union
B)the joint occupational health and safety committee
C)the first aid team
D)the senior management team

Question 21

Scenario 11-1: 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?

A)clean up the spill and report the incident to the Ministry of Labour
B)warn others, isolate the spill, assist the injured, and notify authorities
C)try to determine what the spilled material is and whether it can be safely handled
D)try to identify what led to the accident and how to prevent another accident in future

Question 22

Scenario 11-1: 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?

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

Question 23

Organizational support is most important in the contact stage of an emergency.

Question 24

The signal detection stage of emergency planning involves senior management's adoption of a crisis management mindset.

Question 25

In Canada,emergency response is largely up to individuals,and each individual is responsible for knowing what to do in an emergency.

Question 26

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

Question 27

Scenario 11-1: 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?

A)at the command centre
B)at the designated assembly area(s)
C)in the parking lot of a local church or school
D)in the company cafeteria or other large meeting room

Question 28

Describe the five-stage emergency planning process.

Question 29

What should be considered when developing a fire prevention program?

Question 30

Reactive materials can greatly increase the risk of explosion.

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

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 33

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

Question 34

At least two trained first aid providers should be present on every shift.

Question 35

Scenario 11-1: 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?

A)water
B)powder
C)CO₂, halon
D)CO₂, dry chemical

Question 36

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

Question 37

Stress from experiencing a hurricane or tornado can often be greater than stress from a man-made disaster such as a toxic gas leak.

Question 38

Scenario 11-1: 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?

A)it is sudden and requires an immediate response
B)it is often caused by humans.
C)it is always unpredictable
D)it can cause damage to life and property

Question 39

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

Question 40

Regularly scheduled drills should be conducted on all shifts.

Question 41

What emergency-preparedness elements would you put in place in your organization in preparation for and in response to a potential influenza pandemic (e.g.global disease outbreak)? How would you operate your business if 30% or more of your employees are unable to work and essential services are disrupted,leading to minimal outside help being available from government and medical agencies?

Question 42

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