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12 Cards in this Set
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What has typically motivated the establishment of guiding publications?
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The majority of the publications were written as a result of a tragic event; therefore, the ISO can use them as a basis to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.
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How are OSHA and NIOSH different?
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OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor and is tasked with the creation and enforcement of workplace law.
NIOSH is the safety/health research and educational arm of the federal government. NIOSH is actually part of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) under the Department of Health and Human Services. |
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What is the significance of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the fire service?
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The DHS was created to prepare, defend, and respond to terrorist acts within the United States and is tasked with the development of a National Response Plan (NRP) and to administer the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Federal grant money to fire departments is tied to their compliance with NIMS. Currently, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) fall under the DHS.
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Define regulations
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Regulations typically outline details and procedures that have the force of law issued by an executive government authority.
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Define codes
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Codes are a work of law established or adopted by a rule-making authority and serve as an approach, system, or topic for which it is written.
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Define Standards
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Standards are any set of rules, procedures, or professional measurements that are established by an authority.
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Define Laws
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Laws are enforceable rules of conduct that help protect a society. From a legal prospective, laws are divided into statutory law and case law.
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Define Guides
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Guides offer procedures, directions, or “standard of care” as a reasonable means to address a condition or situation. Guides do not have the impact of a law.
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List the 11 topical areas in the NFPA 1500 chapter on emergency operations.
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Incident Management
Communications Risk Management During Emergency Operations Personnel Accountability During Emergency Operations Members Operating at Emergency Incidents Control Zones Roadway Incidents Rapid Intervention for Rescue of Members Rehabilitation during Emergency Operations Scenes of Violence, Civil Unrest, or Terrorism Post-Incident Analysis |
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What are the seven topical areas listed in NFPA 1521 for the functions of an ISO?
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Incident management system (IMS)
General incident safety Fire suppression Emergency medical service operations Hazardous materials Special operations Postincident responsibilities |
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What does “IDLH” stand for?
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Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
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What responsibility does the ISO have in the use of OSHA Title 29 CFRs?
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Title 29 CFR includes numerous subtitles that are specific to public sector members who engage in rescues and exposure to environments that are (IDLH).
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