Emergency Preparedness & Response Readiness

1. What is the first step of emergency planning?

Identify risks and scenarios Buy sirens first Print posters Hire a photographer

2. A good emergency plan should be:

Clear roles, steps, contacts, and maps Only legal quotes One page with a logo A secret document

3. Which drills should be done at least yearly for most sites?

Evacuation drills Dress code checks Photo day None

4. What does a muster point need most?

Safe distance and clear signage Trees for shade only Hidden location No access route

5. Who should lead during emergencies on site?

The incident controller (IC) Any loud person Visitors No one

6. What is the best way to keep contacts ready for use?

Keep an up-to-date call list and test it Save numbers in one phone only Print once and never update Use memory only

7. Pre-incident plans should include:

Site map, hazards, utilities, access Staff birthdays Color themes Only parking tips

8. What is the best way to plan for people with disabilities?

Personal emergency plans and aides Assume all can run Lock exits Ignore it

9. Which fire class is for flammable liquids (e.g., petrol)?

Class B Class A Class C Class D

10. Which extinguisher is safe on live electric fires?

CO₂ (or clean agent) Water jet Foam only Wet chemical

11. How often should you test alarms as a minimum guide (typical sites)?

Weekly or per code Every 5 years Never Only after incidents

12. Which document lists who does what during emergencies?

Emergency response organization chart Coffee rota Expense sheet Travel policy

13. What is the best way to ensure plans match real risks?

Use risk assessment and update plans Copy another site Guess Wait for incidents

14. What should an on-call rotation ensure?

Always-available IC and support roles One person forever No phone access Random picks

15. The best way to teach new starters the alarm tone is to:

Play it in induction and drill it Email a link only Put it on a poster Tell them later

16. Emergency kits should be checked and sealed to:

Ensure items are complete and in date Make boxes look nice Avoid lists Save time only

17. The “all-hazards” approach means you plan for:

Common actions across many events One rare event only Only weather Only fire

18. What should be posted next to each alarm call point?

Emergency number and address location Staff birthdays Old ads Nothing

19. What must exits and routes always be kept?

Unlocked, lit, and clear Locked for security Used for storage Dark to save power

20. Which is best for communicating during crises?

Two channels (e.g., phone + radio) with backups One person’s phone only Social media only Paper notes only

21. When the alarm sounds, the first action is to:

Stop work and follow the plan Finish the task Take selfies Hide

22. Which message should the IC give first by radio?

Location, type, hazards, actions needed Long history lesson Personal news Silence

23. The first aid “primary survey” follows which order?

DRSABCD (or local equivalent) ABCDEFG CPR then check scene Call a friend first

24. For a small contained fire, only trained staff should:

Use the right extinguisher with a clear exit Throw water at all fires Fight from inside the smoke Turn back to the fire

25. What is the sweep method with an extinguisher?

Aim at base and sweep side to side Aim at flames top Spray into wind Close eyes and spray

26. For chemical spills, the first control is to:

Isolate area and check SDS Mop with bare hands Smell it Post online

27. When must you stop and account for people at muster?

Every evacuation Only for drills Only for fires Never

28. Which PPE is key for known airborne release (per plan)?

Respiratory protection as specified Sandals No PPE Sunglasses only

29. What should wardens do if an exit is blocked by smoke?

Guide to the next safe route Push through smoke Wait inside Return to desks

30. During a bomb threat call, you should try to:

Keep caller talking and note details Hang up fast Tell social media Joke back

31. Shelter-in-place means you should:

Stay inside, seal room, monitor Run outside Open windows Go to the roof

32. For heat illness signs, the right action is to:

Move to shade, cool, and call help Keep working Give coffee Ignore

33. What should you do before moving an injured person?

Check danger and call trained help Drag them fast Give food Take photos

34. For CPR on an adult, compress at about:

100–120 per minute 40–50 per minute 60–70 per minute 150–200 per minute

35. For a gas leak indoors, you should first:

Do not use switches; evacuate and isolate Light a candle Start fans and smoke Take a selfie

36. What is the key reason to control crowds at the scene?

Keep access clear for responders Make photos nicer Sell tickets Hide hazards

37. When do you switch from response to recovery phase?

When hazards are controlled and safe to hand over As soon as media arrives At lunch time Never

38. Who should talk to media during incidents?

The trained spokesperson Anyone nearby First passerby A trainee

39. For severe bleeding, first aiders should:

Apply direct pressure and call help Give a drink Wait 30 minutes Take photos

40. Which phrase helps on radio to avoid confusion?

“Say again” / “Copy” / “Over” Shout random words Speak all at once Use slang only

41. The first step in recovery is to:

Make a safe handover and set priorities Restart all work at once Ignore damage Wait a month

42. Business continuity plans should name:

Critical processes and recovery times Party themes Paint colors Car brands

43. What is the aim of a “hot debrief” after response ends?

Capture quick lessons while fresh Plan a party Check uniforms Delete records

44. Which record helps with insurance and legal needs later?

Photo log, damage notes, and actions Social posts Gossip Nothing

45. When can people re-enter a building after a fire?

After the authority or IC says safe When smoke looks thin After 5 minutes Anytime

46. What is a BIA (Business Impact Analysis) used for?

Rank impacts and set recovery targets Hire new staff Choose colors Plan snacks

47. Which step helps mental health after events?

Offer support and access to care Tell people to “tough it out” Avoid talking Share names widely

48. After water damage, the first safe step is to:

Isolate power, check structure, then pump Turn on power fast Walk in deep water Ignore hazards

49. What does “table-top exercise” simulate?

A guided talk-through of a scenario Full live drill Only equipment tests A party

50. What should a recovery plan include at minimum?

Steps, owners, resources, and timelines Motivational quotes Blank pages Only a photo

51. Who approves restart of high-risk work after damage repair?

Competent person per permit/authorization Anyone A visitor Social media poll

52. What should you test after systems are restored?

Function, alarms, and fail-safe modes Only paint Coffee machines None

53. What is the aim of a “cold review” (after-action review)?

Deep review, causes, and improvements Reward posters Hide issues Delete logs

54. What should you do with lessons learned?

Share, assign actions, and track Keep private Ignore Tell one person only

55. A good KPI for readiness is the percent of:

Drills done on time with findings closed Posters printed Emails sent Likes online

56. Which backup is safest for vital records?

Off-site or cloud with access control One local USB only Paper on desk None

57. What should you check before lifting access control after events?

Hazards removed and controls restored Gossip cleared Weather only Social posts done

58. When should you revise the emergency plan?

After changes, drills, or lessons learned Never Only every 10 years When someone remembers

59. What proves that recovery actions worked and stayed in place?

Verification records and follow-up audits A promise A photo only A chat message

60. If a similar emergency happens again, you should:

Reopen the review and fix gaps Do nothing Hide the report Blame someone new

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