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1. According to policy, what is the method to be used for keeping track of who is on site and who is off site for emergency head count purposes
Correct Answer
D. Methods may vary by department. Each department manager is responsible for executing the method that works best for their area.
Explanation
Do you know your department method for keeping tabs on your location? If not, learn it or make it happen in your next safety meeting.
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2. What is the most dangerous chemical emergency situation at Club Car, which would require emergency hazardous materials contractors to be called?
Correct Answer
A. A pallet of batteries falls and five or more batteries rupture and spill,
Explanation
While other options would activate internal spill response teams or first responders, a multiple battery spill would generate hazardous vapors of sulfuric acid. This type of spill can only be addressed safely wearing self contained breathing apparatus respirators.
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3. What is the number one risk of catastrophic loss to the manufacturing facility on Washington Rd. "Catastrophic" meaning potential for destruction of the facility and multiple fatalities.
Correct Answer
C. Train derailment with chemical release
Explanation
While natural gas and tornados are certainly possible and under some circumstances be catastrophic. However, the correct answer is C, a train derailment. The best way to prevent a train derailment is not to stop on the railroad tracks or drive through a crossing arm in the down position.
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4. If you recognize an emergency that may require evacuation, what is the first thing you should do?
Correct Answer
A. Call 3-911
Explanation
Calling 3911 activates outside and inside first responders and emergency personnel. It is the best way to begin all emergency response situations.
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5. By far, the most likely way to be injured or killed by fire is at home during the night. If your smoke alarm wakes you up within 10 seconds of the alarm activating, how much time do you have to get out of your home?
Correct Answer
A. Less than 30 seconds
Explanation
Smoke alarms typically do not activate until a fire is already dangerous. For most situations, this means you have less than 30 seconds to get out of your dark, smoky home. To see an interesting video of how this happens, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GMhfLamERc
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6. What does the alarm sound like inside the main plant and outdoors around the facility?
Correct Answer
B. A loud, intermittent horn, similar to a horn on a ship
Explanation
The alarm inside the main plant and outdoors around the facility sounds like a loud, intermittent horn, similar to a horn on a ship. This means that the alarm produces a loud sound that is not constant, but rather goes on and off in intervals. The comparison to a horn on a ship suggests that the sound is likely to be quite powerful and attention-grabbing.
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7. In a fire emergency, your department has assembled in their area and completed the head count. The fire department states it will be at least 20 minutes before the building is allowed to be reoccupied. What do you do?
Correct Answer
A. Stay in my assembly area and wait for instructions from my supervisor.
Explanation
It is VERY IMPORTANT to stay together in the rally point area. At any time during the emergency recounts may be necessary.
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8. Which of the following has never happened on Club Car property or immediately next to Club Car property?
Correct Answer
D. Tornado touch down
Explanation
See training materials for details on our plant history.
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9. Who is ultimately in charge of an emergency situation at a site once all responders have arrived?
Correct Answer
D. The Fire Department Commander upon arrival
Explanation
Local government authorities, typically the fire department, are legally authorized to assume command of an emergency response.
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10. What is the best way to take shelter during a tornado warning at Club Car?
Correct Answer
B. Head to an interior room, stairway, or bathroom and get down low, protecting your head.
Explanation
B is the correct answer. While we use the PA system and email alerts for severe weather, everyone is encouraged to sign up for free weather notice services available to your personal cell phone
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BONUS QUESTION. Whle in one of the hallways in the front offices, you hear an alarm in the new part of the building, but not the general alarm in the plant. What should you do?
Correct Answer
C. Leave and head for your assembly / rally point
Explanation
C is correct. The new building alarm activates automatically, while the plant alarm is manual. It may go off before the manual alarm.