Chapter Twenty-Five – PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES AND TERRORISM
TRUE OR FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided.
_____1. An emergency is a potentially life-threatening situation, usually
occurring suddenly and unexpectedly.
_____2. The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act are
designed to prevent individuals from obtaining information about hazardous
chemicals in their community.
_____3. Emergency noti’cation is a major component of the emergency
response plan.
_____4. OSHA standards do not play a role in emergency prevention.
_____5. A ‘rst aid fact sheet is used by most employees to report accidents.
_____6. In certain cases, OSHA requires that companies have at least one
employee on-site who has been trained in ‘rst aid.
_____7. A properly stocked ‘rst aid kit should contain rubber surgical gloves
and a face mask or mouthpieces for CPR.
_____8. Step-by-step emergency response procedures are required for only
some potential emergencies.
_____9. The toxic chemical release report must go to the Environmental
Protection Agency and the state-level environmental agency.
_____10. 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.
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer.
1. From the following, select the most important component of emergency
preparation.
A. Right to Know
B. Planning
C. Cost
D. OSHA standards
2. Which of the following groups may respond to an emergency?
A. Medical
B. Fire ‘ghting
C. Security/safety
D. All of the above
3. Which of the following agencies would be the most appropriate to obtain
‘rst aid training materials from?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. National Safety Council
D. None of the above
4. Which of the following would be used to keep employees up to date
concerning ‘rst aid information?
A. Vacancy announcement
B. First aid fact sheet
C. Employee evaluation
D. All of the above
5. A hazmat security plan should have:
A. Personal security
B. Physical security
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
10. T
5. C
1. De’ne the term emergency.
2. Explain the rationale for emergency preparation.
3. List and explain the four main components of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act.
4. Describe how a company’s emergency response eEort should be
coordinated.
5. How do OSHA standards relate to emergency preparation?
6. Explain how you would provide ‘rst aid training if you were responsible for
setting up a program of your company.
7. Besides training, what other ‘rst aid preparation should a company take?
8. What are the critical elements of OSHA’s standard for evacuation
planning?
9. Describe the essential components of an EAP and explain how to build the
needs of personnel with disabilities into the plan.
10. How can a company localize its EAP?
11. De’ne the following emergency response concepts: ERT, ERN, TRT.
12. What is an expert system? How can one be used in responding to an
emergency?
13. What is trauma?
14. Why should a company include trauma response in its EAP?
15. Describe how a company may respond to the trauma resulting from a
workplace emergency?
16. What elements should a disaster recovery plan contain?
17. How can employers prepare for the threat of terrorism?
18. Explain the precautions that should be taken before resuming business
after a disaster.