Question

1. which of the following statements is true?

all emergency situations should be handled the same way.
every emergency and emergency response is unique.
management is only responsible for communicating the emergency plan to staff during the incident.
some facilities are not required to have an emergency preparedness plan because there are some places where natural disasters simply do not occur.

1. what is the first step in planning for an emergency?

identify the types of natural disasters that are most likely to occur in your area.
evacuate the building.
make sure you have all necessary back-up medications stored in your emergency kit.
write instructions for how to respond in a hurricane.

1. which is the most preventable type of workplace emergency?

fire
natural disaster
workplace violence
presence of hazardous materials

1. you hear over the emergency weather radio that there is a tornado warning, meaning that severe weather is imminent. what should you do next?

evacuate
call 9 - 1 - 1
shelter in place
stand by a window

1. true or false: it is illegal for organizations to store hazardous materials.

true
false

Explanation:

• Question 1:
• Different emergencies have different characteristics (e.g., a fire vs. a flood), so their responses can't be the same. Management has more responsibilities than just communicating during the incident (like planning before). All facilities need emergency plans as other non - natural disasters (e.g., workplace violence) can occur. Every emergency (due to location, involved people, etc.) and its response (resources available, trained personnel) is unique.
• Question 2:
• Before writing instructions (for a specific event like a hurricane), making emergency kits, or evacuating, one needs to know what emergencies are likely (by identifying natural disasters in the area) to plan effectively.
• Question 3:
• Workplace violence often results from issues that can be addressed (e.g., conflict resolution training, security measures). Fires (though preventable to some extent) can have electrical or other causes. Natural disasters are mostly unpreventable. Hazardous materials presence might be necessary for some work.
• Question 4:
• When a tornado warning (severe weather imminent) is given, sheltering in place (in an interior room, away from windows) is the best option. Evacuating might be dangerous if the tornado is close. Calling 9 - 1 - 1 is not the first step unless there is an immediate injury. Standing by a window is dangerous.
• Question 5:
• Many organizations (e.g., chemical companies) legally store hazardous materials as long as they follow safety regulations.

Answer:

1. Every emergency and emergency response is unique.
2. Identify the types of natural disasters that are most likely to occur in your area.
3. Workplace violence.
4. Shelter in place.
5. FALSE.