Oregon Security Guard Certification Practice Exam

You are on patrol in the mechanical penthouse of a building when you notice a puddle forming from liquid leaking out of a drum. What do you do?

1. Call 911 and ask for the fire department to attend

2. Place barricades down, contain the spill and use a squeegee to push it down a drain

3. Make a note of the concern and submit an incident report at the end of your shift

4. Keep people away from the area and check WHMIS and MSDS information on site

The correct answer is: Keep people away from the area and check WHMIS and MSDS information on site

The main role of a security guard is to ensure safety and security of the people and property in their care. This involves following protocols in response to different kinds of incidents, including possible hazardous material spills. The correct answer to the given scenario is to maintain safety of individuals by keeping people away from the area with the spill and referring to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for information about handling the leaked substance to determine the best next steps. WHMIS provides data on the safe usage of hazardous materials and MSDS specifically provides details about individual substances including instructions for handling, storing, and what to do in case of spills, exposure, and disposal. By referring to these resources, the security guard can understand the nature of hazard, its potential dangers, and how to correctly manage the situation, which helps in ensuring safety and preventing any further harm or damage.