Question 1

A properly stocked first aid kit should contain rubber surgical gloves and a face mask or mouthpieces for CPR.

Accepted Answer

Rubber surgical gloves are important to protect both the first aider and the person receiving treatment from the risk of infection. A face mask or mouthpiece for CPR is also recommended to reduce the risk of infection and protect the person administering CPR.

Question 2

It is important for facilities that produce, use, and/or store any type of hazardous materials, to develop, implement, and enforce a security program that denies terrorists access to these materials.

Accepted Answer

It is important for facilities that handle hazardous materials to have a security program in place to prevent terrorists from accessing these materials. This is essential for public safety and national security.

Question 3

A hazmat security plan should have:&#10;A) Personal security&#10;B) Physical security&#10;C) Both A & B&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

A hazmat security plan should include both personal security measures (such as background checks, access controls, and training for employees) and physical security measures (such as secure storage areas, fencing, and surveillance systems) to prevent unauthorized access, theft, or terrorist attacks on hazardous materials. Therefore, choice C is the best option.

Question 4

Which of the following agencies would be the most appropriate to obtain first aid training materials from?&#10;A) OSHA&#10;B) EPA&#10;C) National Safety Council&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The National Safety Council is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of safety resources and training materials, including first aid training. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) are government agencies that focus on workplace safety and environmental protection, respectively, but they do not specialize in providing first aid training materials.

Question 5

The toxic chemical release report must go to the Environmental Protection Agency and the state-level environmental agency.

Accepted Answer

The toxic chemical release report is known as the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) and it must be filed annually with both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state-level environmental agency.

Question 6

The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act are designed to prevent individuals from obtaining information about hazardous chemicals in their community.

Accepted Answer

The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, also known as EPCRA, requires businesses to report on the hazardous materials they have on-site and share that information with the community through the local emergency planning committee and emergency responders. This Act ensures that individuals have access to information about hazardous chemicals in their community for their safety.

Question 7

OSHA standards do not play a role in emergency prevention.

Accepted Answer

OSHA standards do play a role in emergency prevention. OSHA standards require employers to have emergency action plans, conduct training drills for employees, provide personal protective equipment, identify and mitigate workplace hazards, and maintain safe means of egress in case of emergency, among other requirements.

Question 8

Which of the following groups may respond to an emergency?&#10;A) Medical&#10;B) Fire fighting&#10;C) Security/safety&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above groups may respond to an emergency as they each play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in emergency situations. Medical personnel provide necessary medical care, firefighters combat fires and rescue individuals from dangerous situations, and security/safety personnel help to ensure the overall safety of the area affected by the emergency.

Question 9

A first aid fact sheet is used by most employees to report accidents.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following would be used to keep employees up to date concerning first aid information?&#10;A) Vacancy announcement&#10;B) First aid fact sheet&#10;C) Employee evaluation&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

A first aid fact sheet would be the most appropriate tool to keep employees up to date on first aid information, as it is specifically designed for that purpose. Vacancy announcements and employee evaluations are not relevant to providing first aid information to employees.

Question 11

From the following, select the most important component of emergency preparation.&#10;A) Right to Know&#10;B) Planning&#10;C) Cost&#10;D) OSHA standards

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

An emergency is a potentially life-threatening situation, usually occurring suddenly and unexpectedly.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Emergency notification is a major component of the emergency response plan.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Step-by-step emergency response procedures are required for only some potential emergencies.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

In certain cases, OSHA requires that companies have at least one employee on-site who has been trained in first aid.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 19: Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism