2 What's a Hazardous Material

Question 1

Hazardous materials are those things that can?

Answer 1

harm people, property, or the environment

Question 2

Undesirable releases of hazardous materials can expose first responders to dangerous consequences during any incident.

The effects of exposure can be

Answer 2

Immediate or delayed.

Question 3

First responders should be the ones to determine if a material that is released form its container has the potential to ?

Answer 3

harm themselves or their community

Question 4

It is important for first responders to know the _____ and _____ of different types of hazard materials.

Answer 4

general characteristics and effects

Question 5

Materials that are not regulated as hazardous materials can?

Answer 5

still harm first responders

Question 6

U.S. Department of Transportation regulations apply only when hazard are being?

Answer 6

transported in commerce

Question 7

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard provides safeguards for employees in the ______ and defines a hazardous chemical on the basis of its ______ and _____.

Answer 7

• workplace

- physical and health hazards

Question 8

The OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard uses the term?

Answer 8

hazardous substance

Question 9

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 requires owners or operators of facilities that use certain chemicals to submit copies of ?

Answer 9

MSDS to local emergency planning committees and fire departments.