Chapter 7 Flashcards

Occupational Safety ,health, and wellness (45 cards)

1
Q

A company officer can ensure that unit members are familiar with local and organizational safety policies and procedures by:

A

Holding periodic training sessions.

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2
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When should company officers address work safety issues with their personnel?

A

During each shift

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3
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what are the leading injuries among fire and emergency responders while providing emergency services?

A

sprains and strains

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4
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what is the most common cause of responder incident fatalities?

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Cardiac arrest

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5
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developing accurate scene-size up skills and utilizing sound risk management practices when devising the overall operational strategy can prevent:

A

emergency scene injuries or fatalities

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6
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Company officers who enforce the use of accountability systems and SOPs requiring rehab are practicing incident scene:

A

risk control measures

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7
Q

Company officers in the United States use the ______ as a
reference for cause, injury, and fatality statistical data in order to stay current on trends within the fire and emergency services.

A

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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8
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Scene safety should be taught in programs before company officers are ever allowed to respond to an emergency.

A

Training

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9
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A crew member responding to an incident in a POV who is driving over the speed limit is committing a(an): (164)

A

Unsafe act

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10
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A company officer can help create and maintain a safe work
environment and safety-oriented culture by enforcing policies and procedures that identify:

A

Risks in the facilities

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11
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One of the best methods for providing a safe fire and
emergency services workplace is:

A

Proper maintenance

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12
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Which is an unsafe condition within a fire and emergency facility that a company officer should be able to recognize and know how to address?

A

blocked exits

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13
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A company officer should conduct safety-related facilities
inspections in accordance with:

A

Organizational policies

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14
Q

Two emerging issues related to the health and wellness of
firefighters and emergency responders are:

A

Cancer and behavioral health

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15
Q

A risk management plan can maximize health and safety in a
fire and emergency services organization by creating policies and procedures that:

A

Identify and analyze hazards

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16
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Organizational risk management evaluates risks and hazards
that can affect the organization and provides control measures to:

A

reduce the frequency, severity, and probability of a negative event.

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17
Q

What is the most common method used to reduce risk in fire
and emergency services organizations?

A

Control measures

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18
Q

In a five-step operational risk management process,
company officers can use the “evaluate” step to determine if:

A

The risk management plan is working

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19
Q

Written operational guidelines that outline training
requirements and ________ should be part of any fire and emergency services safety and health program.

A

Preincident plans

20
Q

To help unit members maintain good health and wellness,
company officers should encourage members to receive:

A

Routine medical screenings

21
Q

Suicidal thoughts and other symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress, and other mood disorders are indicators of a(an):

A

Medical condition that requires attention and treatment.

22
Q

What is a risk factor for fire and emergency services
responder mental illness?

A

Witnessing a traumatic event

23
Q

If a crew member tells a company officer they have a suicide
plan, the company officer should:

A

remove any implements that could cause harm and call 9-1-1 immediately.

24
Q

What is the purpose of an accident, injury, and illness prevention program in a fire and emergency services organization?

A

To provide firefighters information and training regarding the hazards that exist in their work environments

25
When working within an accident, injury, and illness prevention program, once hazards have been identified and prioritized, the company officer can reinforce the appropriate:
Corrective measure
26
A company officer conducting an accident investigation review should be objective, impartial, and directed toward:
fact-finding rather than fault-finding.
27
When a unit member experiences a job-related injury or illness, the first duty of a company officers is to:
ensure prompt medical treatment for the individual.
28
The investigation/review process for job-related injuries or illnesses generally includes the same information needed for:
Accident investigations
29
Within a medical exposure management program, company officers may conduct medical exposure investigations immediately following the incident or when:
exposure symptoms appear in the individual.
30
A written infection control plan should clearly explain its intent, benefits, and purposes and include a component on:
cleaning, decontamination, and disinfection of personnel and equipment.
31
Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) concentrations and potential skin absorption and irritation sources are risks that must be considered during:
a hazardous materials incident.
32
Company officers who become aware of the presence of hazardous materials following an incident are required to provide affected employees with:
all data on the materials to which they were exposed
33
The amount and variety of contaminants and the higher temperatures of fires involving _________ increases exposure risks to fire and emergency services personnel.
manufactured products
34
Which area of the body has the highest heat absorption rate, therefore increasing the potential for cancer caused by fire carcinogens?
Groin
35
What kind of employee or participant information should a company officer include in an investigation/review (I/R) report?
Type of personal protective equipment in use
36
What is included in the final portion of an investigation/review report?
A narrative description of the incident, including the company officer's observations
37
Company officers/Incident Commanders who ensure that rehab policies and procedures are followed on the incident scene are establishing a(an):
safety-oriented culture that will also reduce the risk of illness or injury to its members.
38
What will help firefighters and other emergency services personnel correctly select personal protective equipment (PPE) for hazards on the scene?
Education and experience with similar situations and training scenarios
39
Doffing PPE must be done in such a way as to avoid contaminating:
exposed Skin.
40
Company officers shall ensure that their unit members err on the side of safety and select the highest level of PPE protection based on the:
potential danger created by the hazard.
41
The initial inspection of PPE is necessary to ensure that the item is:
complete and meets the original specifications.
42
Which role in a fire and emergency services organization usually performs formal, annual, or preventive maintenance inspections which are more thorough than regular inspections?
Health and safety officer
43
When cleaning PPE in house, it is crucial for facility safety to:
use a designated cleaning area and decon sink.
44
The maintenance and repair of SCBA and SARs should be performed by:
Trained and certified technicians
45
The IAFC's Incident Commander's Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Safety offers eleven rules that provide guidance to the company officer acting as Incident Commander regarding:
safety issues when operating on the fireground.