Storm and Water Damage Preassessment

Question 1

EPA Act 1997 states when handling hazardous how do you protect the environment

Accepted Answer

Ensure no chemicals are spilled onto ground or in waterways

Question 2

Using Quiz Tonight was

Accepted Answer

I have a better suggestion, It was ok to use every now and then, It was a waste of my time please never use it again, Super Awesome please use it more regular to test our skills

Question 3

What other agencies assist the NSW SES in Storm and Water Damage Operations

Accepted Answer

Police ,Fire and Rescue ,RFS, Ambulance VRA, Council

Question 4

Name four types of roofing/building materials and the hazards related to them?

Accepted Answer

Corrugated iron and Terracotta Tiles, Fibro and concrete

Question 5

A crack in the wall above the door. What temporary repairs could you carry out to make safe

Accepted Answer

Secure Area with an Acrow Prop

Question 6

How would you provide support during an evacuation

Accepted Answer

reassurance ,IC instructions barricading & transport

Question 7

What strategies does the NSW SES use to inform the public on emergency information and warnings

Accepted Answer

Social media ,Television, SMS, Radio, SEWS

Question 8

You have found that a piece of equipment is faulty what would you do?

Accepted Answer

Tag/quarantine the equipment as per policy Notify T/L

Question 9

Name two signs and symptoms of operational stress?

Accepted Answer

Impaired decision making and moodiness

Question 10

Name the two types of pumps used in the NSW SES

Accepted Answer

Positive displacement pump & Centrifugal

Question 11

You slip and cut your arm on a muddy, rusty piece of roofing iron what should you do

Accepted Answer

First Aid and Report it 1800 SES OHS (1800 737 647)

Question 12

Name two Acts that the NSW SES is governed by to perform flood, storm and tsunami assistance?

Accepted Answer

NSW SES Act 1989 and SERM Act 1989

Question 13

Name power tools you may need to use to conduct repairs

Accepted Answer

Power drill,Electric screw driver,Circular saw,Angle grinder

Question 14

When entering a building/ property to perform a task what legal requirements must you follow ?

Accepted Answer

Permission to enter the property and carry out repairs

Question 15

Name two types of roofs

Accepted Answer

Gambrel and Jerkin Head

Question 16

Using a chemical and there is no SDS available. Where could you obtain this information

Accepted Answer

Internet safety data sheet, WHS, product supplier

Question 17

Where would you find info on Height Safety Kit

Accepted Answer

EOS – Standard Operating Instructions, TRKs & HSS supplement

Question 18

Where would you direct a member of the public for information regarding storm preparedness

Accepted Answer

SES website,Social media, Controller, CommEd Co-Ordinators

Question 19

Powerlines are down on the yard and house. What steps do you need to take first ?

Accepted Answer

stay 8m away contact energy company

Question 20

What consideration should you make when dealing with people from diverse backgrounds

Accepted Answer

Language Barrier and cultural differencies

Storm and Water Damage Preassessment

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