Incident Safety Officer Complete Set
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Ch 9. 3.List common electrical equipment and its associated hazards. - ANSWER-
Powerlines/Wires: arc danger, voltage?, may jump recoil
Pole-Mounted Transformers: hard to extinguish, drip oil
Pad-Mounted Transformers: energize surface, arc
Ground level Vaults: confined space, o2, explosive
Subterranean Vaults: water, ventilate,
Generators: heat, fuel, automatic start up
Batteries: stored energy, chemical, gas buildup
Disconnects/switches/meters: exposed terminals
Ch 9. 4. What is ground gradient? - ANSWER-Is electrical energy that has
established a path to ground through the earth and is energizing it. A downed power
line may be energizing the earth in a concentric ring of up to 30 feet depending on
the voltage source.
Ch 9. 5.Why are UPS battery rooms hazardous? - ANSWER-The direct current (DC)
can energize pooled water, battery acid, and battery rack hardware.
Ch 9. 6.List the chemical properties of common utility gases. - ANSWER-Propane:
C3H8, vapor density 1.5, bp = -44F, ignition temp 871F, UEL 9.5, LEL 2.4
Natural Gas: CH4, vapor density .55, bp = -259F, ignition temp = 999F, UEL 14.0,
LEL 5.3
Ch 9. 7.List the hazards associated with utility water and storm sewer systems. -
ANSWER-Uncontrolled water flow can cause initial and secondary structure
collapse. The ISO should investigae water flows on scene.
Ch 9. 8.Give examples of mechanical hazardous energy - ANSWER-Sudden release
of mechanical systems caused by heat, trauna, or overloading. Pulleys, cables,
counterweights, springs. Freestanding truss structures.
Ch 9. 9.What are some of the hazardous energy sources in vehicles? - ANSWER-
Stability/position, Fuel systems, electrical systems, power generation systems,
suspension/ door systems, drive brake systems, restraint safety systems
Ch 9. 10.What are the four considerations that need to be evaluated when
considering weather as a hazardous energy. - ANSWER-Wind
Humidity
Temperature
Potential for Change/Storms
Ch 9. 11.List some warning signs that extreme weather is approaching. - ANSWER-
Watch the sky, Note 180 degree changes in wind direction, potential for flash flood,
thunderstorms can produce rapid change, lightning flashes to define cloud
formations that may be tornadic, distance between you and lightning, deep snow
,Ch 9. 12.List several sources of miscellaneous hazardous energy. - ANSWER-
Earthen materials, ice, flowing water, animal movement
Ch 10. 1.List the three factors that lead to overexertion. - ANSWER-Ergonomics,
physicology, and rehab efforts
Ch 10. 2.What are the three ergonomic factors that can produce injury? - ANSWER-
The physical Environment
The Relationship of the Worker
The Task
Ch 10. 3.What are the three As to help mitigate ergonomic hazards. - ANSWER-
Awarness
Accommodation
Acclimation
Ch 10. 4.List the three factors that impact human cell performance. - ANSWER-
Thermal stress
Hydration
Fuel Replacement
Ch 10. 5.Discuss two types of thermal stress - ANSWER-Heat Stress: clothing
reduces bodies ability to evaporate heat
Cold Stress: body's core temperature cannot be maintained
Ch 10. 6.List three examples of passive cooling and two methods of active cooling. -
ANSWER-Hypothermia: Can range from mild to severe. Mild cases are marked by
shivering and loss of coordination. Lethargy and coma can onset quickly
Frostbite: A serious local injury meaning that a body part is frozen
Frostnip: A local injury. Most people do not realize they have frostnip, it is, however,
a presursor to frostbite
Ch 10. 7.At minimum, how much water should working firefighters drink at an
incident? - ANSWER-One quart per hour during periods of work
Ch 10. 8.What four elements need to be balanced to help human cell performance? -
ANSWER-oxygen, water, glucose, insulin
Ch 10. 9.When feeding firefighters, food should be geared toward what balance? -
ANSWER-low glycemic carbs
protein
dietary fat
Ch 10. 10.How often should firefighters eat when incident activities require significant
effort over a long period of time? - ANSWER-Feed now
Feed every two to three hours
Ch 10. 11.Define the for Rs of firefighter rehabilitation. - ANSWER-Rest
Rehydration
, Rx
Refueling
Ch 1. 1.What is the difference between an ISO and an HSO? - ANSWER-The HSO
is responsible for health and safety administration, whereas the ISO is focused on
scene-specific operations.
Ch. 1. 2.Explain the history of today's safety officer in the industrial world as well as
in the fire service. - ANSWER-World war 2 brought about safety officers, 1970
congress passed OSHA-both employees and employers responsible for safety. In
1987 NFPA1500 to 1521. In 2004 homeland security made NIMS the national
response plan.
Ch 1. 3.List and discuss the NFPA standards related to the ISO. - ANSWER-NFPA
1500- basic premis to develop and administer an active health and safety program
NFPA 1521-addressed authority, qualifications, and responsibilities of the safety
officer
Ch 1. 4.What is the significance of the William Steiger Act? - ANSWER-In 1970
congress passed this act making way for OSHA-occupational safety and health
administration. Responsibility of safety to both employee and employer
Ch 1. 5.How are the monetary costs associated with firefighter injuries and deaths
paid for? - ANSWER-Workers compensation programs determine their premiums
based on past injuries and deaths.
Ch 1. 6.Discuss Current firefighter injury and death trends and the need for incident
safety officer response. - ANSWER-Average 105 firefighter fatalities a year, 1/3 on
scene. In 2003: 50,000 injuries on the fire ground - 130 a day. Need ISO to bring
those stats down
Ch 2. 1. List the three elements that affect work-place safety. - ANSWER-
Procedures
Equipment
Personnel
Ch 2. 2.Explain the difference between the formal and informal processes. -
ANSWER-Formal processes: are SOP or SOG, departmental directives, temporary
memorandums
Informal processes: obviously part of a department routine but are not written
Ch 2. 3.Describe four qualities of a well-written procedure. - ANSWER-Good SOP
start with good writting
Clear outline
Tested technique
Easy interpretation
Applicability to many scenarios
Specific on critical or life endangering points
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Ch 9. 3.List common electrical equipment and its associated hazards. - ANSWER-
Powerlines/Wires: arc danger, voltage?, may jump recoil
Pole-Mounted Transformers: hard to extinguish, drip oil
Pad-Mounted Transformers: energize surface, arc
Ground level Vaults: confined space, o2, explosive
Subterranean Vaults: water, ventilate,
Generators: heat, fuel, automatic start up
Batteries: stored energy, chemical, gas buildup
Disconnects/switches/meters: exposed terminals
Ch 9. 4. What is ground gradient? - ANSWER-Is electrical energy that has
established a path to ground through the earth and is energizing it. A downed power
line may be energizing the earth in a concentric ring of up to 30 feet depending on
the voltage source.
Ch 9. 5.Why are UPS battery rooms hazardous? - ANSWER-The direct current (DC)
can energize pooled water, battery acid, and battery rack hardware.
Ch 9. 6.List the chemical properties of common utility gases. - ANSWER-Propane:
C3H8, vapor density 1.5, bp = -44F, ignition temp 871F, UEL 9.5, LEL 2.4
Natural Gas: CH4, vapor density .55, bp = -259F, ignition temp = 999F, UEL 14.0,
LEL 5.3
Ch 9. 7.List the hazards associated with utility water and storm sewer systems. -
ANSWER-Uncontrolled water flow can cause initial and secondary structure
collapse. The ISO should investigae water flows on scene.
Ch 9. 8.Give examples of mechanical hazardous energy - ANSWER-Sudden release
of mechanical systems caused by heat, trauna, or overloading. Pulleys, cables,
counterweights, springs. Freestanding truss structures.
Ch 9. 9.What are some of the hazardous energy sources in vehicles? - ANSWER-
Stability/position, Fuel systems, electrical systems, power generation systems,
suspension/ door systems, drive brake systems, restraint safety systems
Ch 9. 10.What are the four considerations that need to be evaluated when
considering weather as a hazardous energy. - ANSWER-Wind
Humidity
Temperature
Potential for Change/Storms
Ch 9. 11.List some warning signs that extreme weather is approaching. - ANSWER-
Watch the sky, Note 180 degree changes in wind direction, potential for flash flood,
thunderstorms can produce rapid change, lightning flashes to define cloud
formations that may be tornadic, distance between you and lightning, deep snow
,Ch 9. 12.List several sources of miscellaneous hazardous energy. - ANSWER-
Earthen materials, ice, flowing water, animal movement
Ch 10. 1.List the three factors that lead to overexertion. - ANSWER-Ergonomics,
physicology, and rehab efforts
Ch 10. 2.What are the three ergonomic factors that can produce injury? - ANSWER-
The physical Environment
The Relationship of the Worker
The Task
Ch 10. 3.What are the three As to help mitigate ergonomic hazards. - ANSWER-
Awarness
Accommodation
Acclimation
Ch 10. 4.List the three factors that impact human cell performance. - ANSWER-
Thermal stress
Hydration
Fuel Replacement
Ch 10. 5.Discuss two types of thermal stress - ANSWER-Heat Stress: clothing
reduces bodies ability to evaporate heat
Cold Stress: body's core temperature cannot be maintained
Ch 10. 6.List three examples of passive cooling and two methods of active cooling. -
ANSWER-Hypothermia: Can range from mild to severe. Mild cases are marked by
shivering and loss of coordination. Lethargy and coma can onset quickly
Frostbite: A serious local injury meaning that a body part is frozen
Frostnip: A local injury. Most people do not realize they have frostnip, it is, however,
a presursor to frostbite
Ch 10. 7.At minimum, how much water should working firefighters drink at an
incident? - ANSWER-One quart per hour during periods of work
Ch 10. 8.What four elements need to be balanced to help human cell performance? -
ANSWER-oxygen, water, glucose, insulin
Ch 10. 9.When feeding firefighters, food should be geared toward what balance? -
ANSWER-low glycemic carbs
protein
dietary fat
Ch 10. 10.How often should firefighters eat when incident activities require significant
effort over a long period of time? - ANSWER-Feed now
Feed every two to three hours
Ch 10. 11.Define the for Rs of firefighter rehabilitation. - ANSWER-Rest
Rehydration
, Rx
Refueling
Ch 1. 1.What is the difference between an ISO and an HSO? - ANSWER-The HSO
is responsible for health and safety administration, whereas the ISO is focused on
scene-specific operations.
Ch. 1. 2.Explain the history of today's safety officer in the industrial world as well as
in the fire service. - ANSWER-World war 2 brought about safety officers, 1970
congress passed OSHA-both employees and employers responsible for safety. In
1987 NFPA1500 to 1521. In 2004 homeland security made NIMS the national
response plan.
Ch 1. 3.List and discuss the NFPA standards related to the ISO. - ANSWER-NFPA
1500- basic premis to develop and administer an active health and safety program
NFPA 1521-addressed authority, qualifications, and responsibilities of the safety
officer
Ch 1. 4.What is the significance of the William Steiger Act? - ANSWER-In 1970
congress passed this act making way for OSHA-occupational safety and health
administration. Responsibility of safety to both employee and employer
Ch 1. 5.How are the monetary costs associated with firefighter injuries and deaths
paid for? - ANSWER-Workers compensation programs determine their premiums
based on past injuries and deaths.
Ch 1. 6.Discuss Current firefighter injury and death trends and the need for incident
safety officer response. - ANSWER-Average 105 firefighter fatalities a year, 1/3 on
scene. In 2003: 50,000 injuries on the fire ground - 130 a day. Need ISO to bring
those stats down
Ch 2. 1. List the three elements that affect work-place safety. - ANSWER-
Procedures
Equipment
Personnel
Ch 2. 2.Explain the difference between the formal and informal processes. -
ANSWER-Formal processes: are SOP or SOG, departmental directives, temporary
memorandums
Informal processes: obviously part of a department routine but are not written
Ch 2. 3.Describe four qualities of a well-written procedure. - ANSWER-Good SOP
start with good writting
Clear outline
Tested technique
Easy interpretation
Applicability to many scenarios
Specific on critical or life endangering points
