Emergency Response Quiz

In any emergency time is important. The quicker the emergency services arrive on the scene the better the chance that lives can be saved.

• True

• False

If an emergency occurs on site in this country, the first thing that should happen is to call 911 and inform the services of the emergency and your location.

• True

• False

In the case of a very serious incident, there may be a requirement for you to complete a witness statement.

• True

• False

For smaller or minor incidents there are first aid boxes on site that can be used.

• True

• False

If there is a site emergency like a fire, then all workers will be expected to collect their tools and belongings and then make their way off site.

• True

• False

If someone accidentally touches a recently soldered pipe and gets a minor burn, the burn should be run under cool running water for at least 10 minutes.

• True

• False

A trained first aider is known as an ‘appointed’ person and holds a current first aid at work certificate.

• True

• False

If a loose object, like saw dust, enters your eye it can be washed out at the eye wash station.

• True

• False

If an emergency situation arises, the first thing to do is to raise the alarm.

• True

• False

If a small fire has started, trained staff can try to deal with it, but it is always important never to put yourself at risk!

• True

• False