Which of the following is NOT a step in the emergency response procedures for an ESS?

• A. Identifying the emergency
• B. Documenting the incident
• C. Executing the response plan
• D. Post-incident review

Answer: (B)

In an ESS emergency, the actions are focused on quick, real-time response to control hazards and protect people. The first step is recognizing that an emergency is occurring so the right procedures can be activated. Next, you implement the prepared response plan—this means following established actions to shut down systems, isolate the hazard, alert others, and move to a safe state. After the situation is under control, a post-incident review helps you evaluate what happened and identify improvements for future responses.

Documenting the incident is not part of the on-scene emergency response sequence. While keeping records and reporting details are important for compliance and learning, these tasks are administrative and typically occur after the immediate response or as part of the follow-up process, not as an on-scene step in the ESS procedure.