3- HazMat- Initiate Protective Actions

Question 1

Hazardous materials/dangerous goods are assigned a packing group in accordance with the degree of danger they present. What are the 3 packing groups and what are the levels of danger they represent?

Answer 1

Packing Group I: high danger
Packing Group II: medium danger
Packing Group III: low danger

Question 2

The ERG is primarily designed to be used at hazmat incidents occurring at ____, ____, and _____.

Answer 2

Highways, Railroad, and Pipelines

*ERG is based on conditions associated with transportation incidents in open areas and may NOT be appropriate when applied to fixed-facility locations or urban setting

Question 3

The ____ pages of the ERG provide instructions for using the ERG. There are two of them- one in the front and one in the back.

Answer 3

White

Question 4

The WHITE section in the ____ of the ERG includes: Shipping Documents, How to Use the ERG, Local Emergency Telephone Numbers, Safety Precautions, Notification and Request for Technical Info, Hazard Classification System, Intro to the Table of Markings Labels and Placards, Table of Markings Labels and Placard, Initial Response Guide to Use on Scene, Rail Car Identification Chart, Road Trailer Identification Chart, GHS of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, Hazard Info Numbers Displayed on Some Intermodal Containers, Pipeline Transportation.

Answer 4

FRONT

Question 5

The WHITE section in the ____ of the ERG includes: ERG User Guide, Protective Clothing, Fire and Spill Control, BLEVE and Heat Induced Tear, BLEVE Safety Precautions, Criminal/Terrorist Use of Chemical Biological and Radiological Agents, IED Safe Standoff Distances, Glossary, US National Response Centers, 24hr Emergency Response Telephone Numbers.

Answer 5

BACK

Question 6

The ERG’s ____ bordered pages provide a four-digit UN/NA ID number index listed in numerical order. The four-digit is followed by its assigned three-digit emergency response Initial Action Guide number (aka “guide”) and the material’s name.

Answer 6

YELLOW

Question 7

GREEN highlighting in the YELLOW or BLUE bordered index of the ERG indicates that the substances are:

Answer 7

Gases (or may release gases) that are Toxic Inhalation Hazards (TIH).

*TIH is a.k.a. “Poison Inhalation Hazard” (PIH) in the US.

Question 8

In the ERG, a “P” following the GUIDE number (in yellow or blue bordered sections) indicates that a material _____. This is a VIOLENT reaction that releases great amounts of heat and energy.

Answer 8

Polymerizes

Question 9

The ___ bordered pages of the ERG provide an index of dangerous good IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER by material name. The material’s name is followed by its assigned 3 digit emergency response guide AND 4 digit UN/NA ID number.

Answer 9

BLUE

Question 10

The ERG’s ____ bordered section is the MOST USEFUL because it provides safety recommendations and general hazards information.

Answer 10

ORANGE

Question 11

ERG’s Initial Action Guides (_____ pages) are presented in a two-page format, featuring THREE sections. The left-hand page lists ______ and _____, while the right-hand page provides _______.

Answer 11

ORANGE

Left Side: Potential Hazards and Public Safety Info
Right Side: Emergency Response Info

Question 12

The “Potential Hazards” section of the Initial Action Guides (orange section) addresses two hazard types under separate headers: ____ hazards and ____ hazards. The HIGHEST potential hazard is listed first.

Answer 12

Health hazards and Fire/Explosion hazards

Question 13

The “Public Safety” section of the Initial Action Guides (orange section) provides general information regarding:

*2 answers

Answer 13

-Protective Clothing/Respiratory Protection
-Evacuation Distances for spills and fires

Question 14

The “Emergency Response” section of the Initial Action Guides (orange section) describes emergency response topics, including precautions for incidents involving:

*3 answers

Answer 14

-Fire
-Spills or Leaks
-First Aid

Question 15

The ERG’s ____ bordered section provides that Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.

Answer 15

Green

Question 16

Table 1 in the GREEN bordered section of the ERG provides TWO different types of recommended safe distances:

Answer 16

-Initial Isolation Distances
-Protective Action Distances

*provides distances for both small and large spills
*list is further subdivided into daytime and nighttime situations

Question 17

Table 1 of the GREEN bordered section of the ERG provides isolation distances for both small and large spills.

SMALL spills are approximately __ gallons or less and involve a single small package, small cylinder, or small leak from a large package.

LARGE spills are more than __ gallons and involve a spill from a large package or multiple spills from many small packages.

Answer 17

SMALL = 55 gallons or less

LARGE = more than 55 gallons

Question 18

The warmer, more active atmosphere common during the day disperses chemical contaminants more readily than the cooler, calmer conditions common at night. Therefore, lower toxic concentrations may be spread over a larger area during the ____ as compared to ____ when higher concentrations may exist in a smaller area.

Answer 18

Day ; Night

Question 19

According to Table 1 of the GREEN section of the ERG, the isolation distance will ALWAYS be AT LEAST ____ feet.

Answer 19

Always at least 100 feet

Question 20

If hazardous materials are ____ or have been leaking for longer than _____, Table 1 of the GREEN section of the ERG does not apply.

Answer 20

On fire ; 30 minutes

Question 21

Table 2 of the GREEN section of the ERG lists ____ reactive materials which produce large amounts of TIH gases when they come into contact with ____.

Materials are listed in ID number order.

Answer 21

Water

Question 22

Table 3 of the GREEN section of the ERG lists _______ materials that may be commonly encountered. It also includes a chart to assist in the estimation of wind speed based on environmental clues. These can be used for hazmat isolation and protection distances, air ambulance landing, firefighting tactics, and the use of products such as foam.

Answer 22

Toxic Inhalation Hazard (TIH)

aka

Poison Inhalation Hazard (PIH)

Question 23

On the first page of the ERG is a ______ addressing each step in the decision-making process. It is especially useful for new users.

Answer 23

Flowchart

Question 24

The ____ ____ is the boundary established to prevent unauthorized access to and egress from the scene. It can be expanded or reduced as needed.

Answer 24

Isolation Perimeter