REHS/RS Emergencies Questions and Answers Rated A+

REHS/RS Emergencies Questions and Answers Rated A+ Who is in charge when there is a terrorism threat? incident commander Who becomes the person in charge after a disaster situation? trained commanding personnel For first responders at an incident, what is the correct order of importance? responder safety, public safety, environmental safety, property protection What is the government organization that usually deals with major disasters? FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Who responds to a terrorist threat? FBI and FEMA What agents to terrorists use? sarin, soman, VX, but used anthrax, smallpox, and salmonella in the past What would you expect to see an increase of during a disaster situation? What wouldn't you? Yes: rodent and insect breeding harborages No: brown recluse spiders In an emergency shelter, how much sleeping space does a person require? 30 square feet The speed with which emergency action can be taken is dependent on what? Prior planning Briefly explain ICS (incident command system) used for the command, control, and coordination of emergency response What is not needed in a health department/s emergency resonse plan? mass shelter What is the speed with which emergency action can be taken place largely dependent on? prior planning What organizations are usually involved in dealing with major disasters? FEMA and Red Cross What international agency often assists in emergency situations? World Health Organization (WHO) What vaccination is there no need for after flooding and natural disasters, even tho it is frequently cause for public concern? typhoid When the water is turbid or colored in emergency situations, what should be done to the chlorine dosage when treating water with chlorine? it should be doubled Who provides technical support during nuclear emergencies? EPA. DOE. FDA. What do key components of the HAZWOPER progam include? safety and health program. personal protection. training. What do HAZWOPER requirements apply to? voluntary clean-ups at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. OSHA regulations other than HAZWOPER apply to emergency response and hazardous waster operations if they are: more stringent Hazardous waste sites must be characterized --- general site entry to determine the hazards present at the site prior to What should be poured directly into a well in order to disinfect it? one quart of bleach mixed in five gallons of water For what vaccination is there frequent public concern following floods or other natural disasters? typhoid What much space should emergency shelters provide per person? 30 sq feet How does one disinfect one gallon of clear water using household bleach? mix 1 teaspoon to 10 gallons and let set for 30 minutes. The provisions of the CFR Part 1910 of Title 29 "Bloodborne Pathogens" are under authority of: Department of Labor According to Universal Precautions, which of the following are considered to be infectious? all blood from human sources, certain body fluids What must be offered at no cost to employees that work in contamination risk jobs and areas? Hepatitis B vaccinations