532 Hazardous Materials Flashcards
1
Q
Officers should remain upwind and never approach the immediate proximity of an Hazardous Material Incident (HMI) until the material is positively identified. This includes any rescue attempt of injured persons at the scene. Depending upon the size and type of spill or incident, an initial safe distance range is between ___ and ___ feet.
A
50 and 1200 feet
2
Q
A ____ ____ ___ is the potential for or actual releasing, spilling, burning, or leaking of any substance which tends to be toxic and may endanger life, property, or the environment
A
Hazardous Material Incident (HMI)
3
Q
The gas mask offers no protection against ____ ____
A
Hazardous materials
