CSLB C-27 Landscaping ContractorSafetyMedium
A landscaping company is updating its emergency action plan. For job sites involving work with significant heights, such as tree removal, which of the following emergency procedures should be explicitly detailed?
- AContact information for local law enforcement agencies.
- BDesignated assembly areas for all personnel on site.
- CSpecific protocols for rescue from heights and fall protection equipment.
- DProcedure for securing tools and equipment after an incident.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Specific protocols for rescue from heights and fall protection equipment.
For work at heights, the emergency action plan must include specific protocols for rescue, including procedures for retrieving an injured worker from a elevated position and the proper use of fall protection equipment during such a rescue.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Law enforcement contact is general emergency information; specific rescue protocols are more critical for height-related incidents.
- B. Designated assembly areas are standard for evacuations but don't address the unique challenges of height rescues.
- D. Securing equipment is important for general safety but not specific to height-related emergencies.
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
A written plan outlining procedures for employers and employees to follow in workplace emergencies, including evacuation, reporting, and rescue.
- Must be site-specific and communicated to all employees.
- Includes procedures for reporting emergencies, evacuation routes, and rescue duties.
- Requires training and periodic review.
Memory trick: When heights pose a threat, plan the descent, not just the retreat.