CHST Domain 2: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention Welcome to your CHST Domain 2: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention 1. CHST: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a fire risk assessment in a construction site? To determine the insurance premium for the construction project To comply with local fire department regulations To identify potential fire hazards and determine the adequacy of existing fire prevention and protection measures To provide a basis for fire safety training for construction workers None 2. CHST: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention In the event of a chemical spill on a construction site, which of the following actions should be taken first? Evacuate the area immediately Neutralize the chemical if possible Identify the chemical and its hazards Commence cleanup procedures None 3. CHST: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention What is the most appropriate action to take when discovering a small, containable fire in a non-critical area of a construction site? Evacuate the site immediately Attempt to extinguish the fire if trained and safe to do so Ignore the fire if it does not pose an immediate threat Wait for the fire department to arrive None 4. CHST: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention During an evacuation due to a fire alarm on a construction site, what is the priority in terms of communication? Informing the fire department about the fire Communicating the evacuation order to all workers Announcing the location of the fire to all personnel Coordinating with the site's emergency response team None 5. CHST: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention Which of the following is an essential element of an effective fire prevention plan at a construction site? Regular fire drills at unspecified intervals A comprehensive list of all flammable materials on-site Availability of fire extinguishers at every worker's station Mandatory fire safety training for new employees only None 6. CHST: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention In the context of emergency preparedness, what is the primary role of a construction site's incident command system (ICS)? To provide technical training on emergency response To organize and manage emergency operations effectively To conduct daily safety briefings for workers To enforce compliance with safety regulations None 7. CHST: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention What is the significance of having designated assembly areas in a construction site's emergency evacuation plan? To facilitate headcount and ensure all personnel are accounted for To store emergency supplies and equipment To serve as a meeting point for emergency response teams To provide a location for media briefings None 8. CHST: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention When assessing the effectiveness of a construction site's emergency response plan, which of the following is the most critical element to evaluate? The speed of emergency service response The accuracy of emergency contact information The clarity of roles and responsibilities in the emergency plan The availability of emergency medical kits None 9. CHST: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention In the context of fire prevention, what is the primary concern when storing flammable liquids on a construction site? Ensuring containers are labeled correctly Keeping the storage area well-ventilated Storing liquids away from ignition sources Limiting the quantity of flammable liquids stored None 10. CHST: Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention What is the main purpose of conducting regular emergency evacuation drills on a construction site? To comply with insurance requirements To evaluate the effectiveness of the evacuation plan To provide a break in the workday for employees To test the functionality of alarm systems None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
