The purpose of a wellness program in the fire and emergency services is to lower firefighters' risk of:
cardiac arrest and other health problems.
Which of the following is the NFPA� Standard on Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program?
NFPA� 1500
Who is responsible for reporting the need for maintenance or replacement of equipment?
Company officer
Which of the following is a responsibility of a company officer after recognizing an unsafe act at an emergency scene?
Take action when personnel are performing unsafe act.
The process of identifying exposure to hazards and selecting, implementing, and monitoring results of appropriate techniques to handle exposures is known as:
risk management.
Which of the following organizations is a good source for current information about personnel injuries and fatalities within Canada?
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Which of the following BEST describes when a company officer should address an unsafe act witnessed during on scene operations?
Immediately
Which of the following is a fire and emergency services health and safety initiative?
Fire/EMS Safety, Health, and Survival Week
The decision point step in the example of the risk management process determines if appropriate resources are available, if assignments have been made and understood, and if:
tactics are appropriate.
How often should facility inspections for basic workplace safety occur?
Annually
The evaluation step in the example of the risk management process includes:
determining if personnel are able to complete assignments.
NFPA� 1584 provides information on:
the rehabilitation process for members during emergency operations and training exercises.
Unsafe conditions at an emergency incident are:
externally controlled.
Risk control techniques are BEST described as:
identifying control measures for each significant risk.
Safety related inspections for vehicles may include:
traffic deterrent devices.
Examples of nonemergency workplace casualties include fatalities or injuries sustained during administrative duties, training, and:
maintenance
Which of the following is BEST known as a voluntary, confidential, non-punitive way to report incidents that could have led to injury or death of personnel?
National Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System
How often should a company officer address safety issues with their personnel?
Each shift
Unsafe acts at an emergency scene are ____ factors that a company officer or a member of the crew may perform that may contribute to injuries or fatalities.
internal
Which of the following BEST describes when exposure investigations may occur?
At any point when symptoms appear
Which of the following is the most common cause of firefighter fatalities?
Cardiac arrest
The organizational risk management plan includes:
ranking of identified risks based on degree of severity and frequency.
Maximizing health and safety in the fire and emergency services is directly related to policies and procedures that are:
designed to reduce risk.
Safety related inspections for equipment may include:
hand tools.
What is the responsibility of the company officer regarding the report or witness of an unsafe condition at an emergency scene?
Recognize condition and act appropriately to maintain scene safety.
An accident investigation should be concluded with:
a narrative description, including participant interviews and eye-witness reports.
Which of the following is a component that should be included in a written infection control plan?
Education and training requirements
What is the first step of an operational risk management process and includes considering communications plans, weather factors, and previous incident behavior?
Situational awareness
Which of the following safety policy and procedures is addressed in NFPA� 1852?
Selection, care, and maintenance of SCBA
Slippery or icy sidewalks at a fire station would be an example of:
an unsafe condition.
Proper lighting and compliance with local electrical codes at the fire station are examples of which type of safety related inspection?
Facilities
Which of the following may be a result of not providing adequate rehabilitation for crew members at an incident?
Increased risk of illness or injury
In which NFPA� standard would a company officer find information about an emergency services incident management system?
NFPA� 1561
Which of the following is included in the example of a risk management process step called hazard assessment?
Hazard identification, severity of hazard, and future impact
Which of the following emergency responder workplaces can be directly controlled by the organization and made as safe as possible?
An organization's facilities
When responding to a scene, inclement weather is an example of:
an unsafe condition.
Responders at an emergency scene must be able to recognize unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in order to:
reduce injuries or fatalities.
Which of the following organizations is a good source for current information about personnel injuries and fatalities within the United States?
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Which of the following is a condition that can negatively impact the health and safety of responders?
Physical stresses of firefighting
Ensuring the integrity of equipment, vehicles, facilities, and personnel qualifications is the goal of:
safety related inspections.
Personnel qualifications safety related inspections may include:
vehicle or apparatus operation certifications.
When do the majority of injuries to emergency service personnel occur?
During fire attack and search and rescue activities
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act at an emergency scene?
Lack of situational awareness
Which of the following items or actions relating to firefighter safety and health BEST describes a responsibility of a company officer?
Knowledge of all applicable local, state/provincial and federal laws
Which of the following is one of the best methods for providing a safe workplace facility?
Proper maintenance of facilities
One component of an organization's health and safety program should be:
accident, injury, and illness prevention program.
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act that may occur at an organization's facilities?
Improper use of hand tools
The NFPA� Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program is:
NFPA� 1581.
Knowing the statistics and the causes of casualties is MOST likely to help a company officer:
provide company-level safety training to reduce or possibly eliminate risks.
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