Railway Safety & Managing Emergency Quiz

What is the first step in effective emergency response according to the text?

• Conducting training and emergency response exercises

• Performance of regular evaluations to test the response plans

• Assembly of an emergency plan

• Identify the resources available

What is the purpose of identifying hazardous materials transported through the community in emergency response plans?

• To identify the tracks, yards, and terminals

• To obtain the list of hazardous materials

• To establish contact with the railways

• To train with the railway

What is the main factor to base event classification on according to the text?

• Effect event has on the surrounding community

• Severity of event to people

• Effort required to control the event

• Number and type of additional agencies affected

What does an 'Alert' event signify in the context of the text?

• An event greatly affecting personnel safety

• An event minimally affecting personnel safety

• An event posing an imminent threat to site personnel

• An event that does not affect personnel safety

What is the purpose of establishing contact lists during planning for emergencies?

• To update lists when persons vacate their assignment

• To identify the resources available

• To establish contact with the railways

• To have phone numbers and responsible persons readily available

What is the main focus of Basic Emergency Action Plans according to the text?

• Critiquing response for fact-finding

• Developing mapping strategies

• Addressing the need for immediate action to protect employees

• Creating wall boards to log information

What is the purpose of mapping strategies in emergency management?

• To determine security measures for infrastructure locations

• To locate a facility EOC

• To develop evacuation routes

• To determine security measures for populations

What is the main focus of Protective Actions: Sheltering according to the text?

• Setting up shelters for evacuees

• Determining plan changes

• Implementing a combination of evacuating and sheltering

• Protecting employees due to life-threatening exposure

What is the purpose of Information Logs in emergency management?

• To determine security measures for infrastructure locations

• To critique response for fact-finding

• To create wall boards to log information

• To establish contact with the railways

What is the main focus of Mitigation/Prevention according to the text?

• Critiquing response for fact-finding

• Determining plan changes

• Making the most of lessons learned

• Training staff on changes