6 Emergency Response NIMS Process Control

Front

Elements of an emergency action plan (except one): Contact information, Evacuation procedures, Headcount procedures, Startup procedures.

Back

Startup procedures

Answer explanation

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) includes contact information, evacuation procedures, and headcount procedures to ensure everyone is safe and accounted for during an emergency. Startup procedures are part of normal operations, not emergency response.

Front

All employees must know __________ and render first aid depending on the injury and the extent of their training.

Back

Emergency procedures

Answer explanation

Employees are not expected to know advanced medical techniques, but they must know emergency procedures (how to respond, who to notify, where to go) and only provide first aid that matches their level of training. This prevents further injury and keeps responders safe.

Front

If an evacuation alarm is sounded, employees should immediately shut down their machines and evacuate the building even if there is no sign of immediate danger.

Back

True

Answer explanation

Evacuation alarms are not optional employees must follow them immediately. Shutting down machines helps prevent secondary hazards (fires, leaks, moving equipment), and evacuating right away ensures headcounts can be taken and rescue workers can do their jobs safely.

Front

If a foreign object gets in the eye, go immediately to __________ and pulling the top lid over the bottom lashes may help.

Back

An eyewash station

Answer explanation

Eyewash stations are designed to flush contaminants or debris from the eye quickly and thoroughly. Prompt flushing prevents permanent damage. Pulling the top lid over the bottom helps tears flush the object out while you get to the station.

Front

After verbally reporting an accident, a(n) __________ report should be filed.

Back

Formal investigation

Answer explanation

Every workplace accident requires a formal investigation report to document what happened, why it happened, and how to prevent it from happening again. This is a key step in continuous safety improvement and compliance.

Front

Emergencies can be divided into __________ categories.

Back

3

Answer explanation

For the NIMS Process Control Safety topic on Emergency Response, emergencies are divided into three categories:

1. Fire-Related Emergencies
   This includes fires, explosions, and combustible material hazards. Training covers fire alarm activation, evacuation procedures, and using fire extinguishers when appropriate.

2. Medical Emergencies
   These include workplace injuries, chemical exposures, or sudden health events (like heart attacks). Workers are trained to call for help, administer first aid/CPR if trained, and report incidents immediately.

3. Chemical and Environmental Emergencies
   This includes spills, gas leaks, toxic releases, and other hazardous material incidents. Response focuses on containment, isolation, evacuation, and notifying trained hazmat responders.