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Worksheets717- Emergency Action Plans
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following in NOT required in an effective Emergency Action Plan?
a) evacuation procedures and escape routes
b) local government approval
c) ways to report fires
d) assignment of rescue and medical duties
Which of the following criteria must be met for OSHA to require an emergency action plan?
a) fire extinguishers are required and provided
b) trained employee fire brigade
c) employee evacuation during a fire or emergency
d) a and b above
e) a and c above
What is the best way to protect yourself and others from emergencies?
a) continually remind workers what to so
b) place poster at strategic locations around work
c) test the 911 emergency response system regularly
d) conduct a thorough assessment of the workplace
Emergency action plan evacuation policies and procedures, emergency reporting, and alarm systems should be _____.
a) standardized within the community
b) site specific
c) generic
d) approved by OSHA
What action should be taken if an infirmary, clinic, or hospital is not close to your workplace?
a) contract with Red Cross for services
b) ensure a 911 call process is in place
c) conduct employee first aid training
d) find the nearest medical clinic
What is the immediate plan if your workplace does not have adequate emergency alarms?
a) floor wardens will notify all employees.
b) run through the workplace yelling "get out!"
c) contract for external warning devices
d) plan to eventually install better alarms
Most EAPs address _____ emergency planning, response and evaluation.
a) brief
b) basic
c) specific
d) advanced
What must you know if you are assigned to stay behind to shut down critical systems during an emergency?
a) who to rescue
b) where to call in the order
c) how to give the "all clear"
d) when to abandon the operation
The adequacy of exit routes is based on all of the following, EXCEPT _____.
a) number of employees
b) number of primary exits
c) size of the building
d) arrangement of the workplace
What action should be taken if an opening could be mistaken for an exit?
a) post a yellow arrow pointing to exit
b) post a guard to redirect employees
c) post a "USE OTHER DOOR" sign
d) post a "NOT AN EXIT" sign
What action should be taken to ensure the fastest, most accurate accounting of your employees after an evacuation?
a) arrange everyone in alphabetical order
b) line everyone up against the wall
c) take a head count of all employees
d) recheck workstations for others
This position assesses the situation to determine whether an emergency exists, oversees emergency procedures, notifies and coordinates with outside emergency services, and directs the shutdown of utilities or plant operations if necessary.
a) HSE manager
b) EAP coordinator
c) Evacuation warden
d) Chief Evacuation Officer (CEO)
Who assumes the incident command role and is responsible for directing all emergency response activities?
a) evacuation warden
b) EAD coordinator
c) highest ranking employee
d) highest ranking responder
In which of the following situations should the EAP be reviewed with all employees?
a) when the OSHA inspection cycle changes
b) when the EAP is developed or changed
c) when an employee is initially assigned
d) when an employee's responsibilities change
Which of the following EAP topics, responsibilities and actions does NOT need to be understood by all employees?
a) evacuation procedures
b) reporting procedures
c) alarm systems
d) shutdown procedures
It is a good idea to hold practice drills _____ to keep employees prepared.
a) weekly
b) as often as necessary
c) annually
d) before each emergency
According to OSHA, a written EAP must be kept at the workplace unless the company has _____ or fewer employees.
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
The EAP goes hand in hand with the _____.
a) Violence Prevention Plan (VPP)
b) Fire Prevention Plan (FPP)
c) Voluntary Prevention Plan (VPP)
d) Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
What action is recommended if you rely on local emergency responder services?
a) Coordinate with those agencies.
b) Have written contracts
c) Determine least expensive alternatives
d) Do not rely on local responders
Why do EAP reviews and updates need to occur often?
a) OSHA requires quarterly updates
b) operations and personnel change frequently.
c) outdated EAPs are of little value
d) b and c above
