Railway Safety & Managing Emergency Quiz

What is the key to effective emergency response according to the text?

• Immediate action

• Facility emergency team

• Regular evaluations

• Complex communications

What is the first step in developing an emergency response plan?

• Conduct training and exercises

• Establish contact with the railways

• Obtain the list of hazardous materials

• Identify the railways in the community

What is the role of the Incident Commander in emergency response?

• Finance/Administration

• Safety

• Logistics

• Public relations

What should be established during planning to ensure effective communication during emergencies?

• Contact lists

• Alternate communications

• Checklists

• Action plans

What is the purpose of Basic Emergency Action Plans?

• Resource allocation

• Public relations

• Long-term strategic planning

• Immediate action to protect employees

What should be included in Command and Control briefings?

• Agency leaders

• Event developments

• Infrastructure locations

• Resource status

What is the purpose of developing mapping strategies in emergency response?

• Conduct training

• Assign duty assignments

• Log information

• Determine security measures

What should be created to log situation and resource status during emergencies?

• Checklists

• Alternate communications

• Information logs

• Action plans

What is the role of the Operations team in emergency response?

• Logistics

• Public information

• Safety

• Implementing action plans

What should be done to expand the Incident Command System as the incident magnitude increases?

• Assign AP numbers

• Create rumor hotlines

• Develop mapping strategies

• Rotate out tired staff