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Chapter 1 Intro To Hazmat Flashcards

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Substancs that possess harmful characteristic are called:

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Hazardous materials

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When particularly dangerous hazardous materials sucks as certain chemical biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive are used as weapons the are referred to as:

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WMD

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A hazardous materials incident is:

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An emergency involving a substance that poses an unreasonable risk to people, the environment, and or property

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NFPA 472 and OSHA identify two levels of training:

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Awareness and Operations

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Osha recognizes 3 levels above the operations level:

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Hazmat Tech
Hazmat specialist
On scene commander

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NFPA 472 identifies 5 levels above operations level:

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Hazmat tech
Hazmat branch officer
Hazmat branch safety officer
Hazmat Incident commander
Private sector employee

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Awareness level are expected to assume the following responsibilities when faced with an incident involving hazmat:

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Recognize the presence or potential of a hazmat
Recognize the type of container at a site and identify the material in it if possible
Transmit info to the appropriate authority
Identify actions to protect themselves and others from hazards
Establish scene control by isolating the hazardous area and denying entry

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Responders who are trained to the Operations level are:

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Individuals who respond to releases of hazmat as part of their normal duties. They are expected to protect individuals, he environment, and property from the effects of the release in a defensive mannor.

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Operational level must be able to perform the following actions:

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Identify hazmat involved if possible
Analyze an incident to determine the nature and extent of the problem
Protect themselves, nearby persons, the environment, and property from the effects of a release
Develop a defensize plan of action to address the problems
Implement the planned response to mitigate or control a release from a safe distance and keep it from spreading
Evaluate the progress of the actions taken o ensure that response objectives are safely met

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TRACEM stands for:

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Thermal 
Radiological
Asphyxiantion
Chemical
Etiological/biological
Mechanical

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A cryogen is a gas that turns to a liquid below:

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-130 degrees F

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The least energetic form of radiation is the nonionizing radiation such as:

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Visible light and radio wave

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The most energetic and hazardous form of radiation is the:

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Ionizing radiation

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Alpha radiation:

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Energetic positively charged alpha particles emitted from the nucleus during radioactive decay that rapidly lose energy when passing through matter

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Alpha particles can be blocked by clothing however if ingested or inhaled:

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They are very harmful

They can be stopped by a sheet of paper
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Beta:

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Fast moving positively or negatively charged electrons emitted from the. Nucleus during radioactive decay

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As with alpha emitters beta emitters are generally more hazardous when:

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They are inhaled of ingested

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Gamma:

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High energy photons weightless packets of energy like visible light and x rays

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Standard firefighting protective clothing provides no protection against:

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Gamma radiation

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The health hazard that neutrons present arises from the fact that they cause the:

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Release of secondary radiation when they ineract with the human body

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Radiation can damage a cell by:

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Ionizing the atoms and changing the resulting chemical behavior of the atoms and molecules in the cell

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Asphyxiants can be divided into two classes:

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Simple and chemical

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Simple asphyxiants are:

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Gases that displace the oxygen necessary for breathing. These gases dilute or displace the oxygen concentration below the level required by he human body

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Chemical asphyxiants :

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Substances that prohibit the body from using oxygen. Even though oxygen is avail these substances starve the cells of the body for oxygen

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A chemical injury at the site of contact (typically the skin and mucous membrane of the eyes, nose, mouth or respiratory tract) is termed:

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Local effect

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A toxic chemical may be absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed to other parts of the body producing:

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Systemic effects

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The methods by which poisons attack the body vary depending on the type of poison. ______ and______ interfere with oxygen flow to the lungs and the blood. _________ acts on the bodys nervous system by disrupting nerve impulses.

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Irritants and chemical asphyxiants
Neurotoxins
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28
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With the exception of liquid and gas fuels ________ comprise the largest usage class (by volume) in industry.

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Corrosives

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29
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Corrosives are commonly divided into two categories:

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Acids and bases (bases are sometimes called alkalis or caustics)
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30
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Acid definition:

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Any chemical that ionizes (breaks down) to yield hydrogen ions in water.
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Acid ph value is:

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0-6.9

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Contact with acid typically causes:

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Immediate pain

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33
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Definition of base (alkalis)

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Water soluble compound that breaks apart in water to or a negativeLy charged hydroxide ion.
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34
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Bases react with an acid to form a:

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Salt by releasing an unshared pair of electrons to the acid or by receiving a proton from the acid
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35
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Bases have a ph value of:

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8-14

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36
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A common sign of exposure to a base is:

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A greasy or slick feeling of the skin, which is caused by the breakdown of fatty tissues
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37
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Acids and bases can be:

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Toxic, flammable, reactive, and explosive and some are oxidizers
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38
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Irritants attack:

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The mucous membranes

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39
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Convulsants are:

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Toxic materials that can cause convulsions.

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40
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Chemicals considered to be convulsants are:

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Strychnine, organophosphates, carbamates, and infrequently used drugs such as picrotoxin.
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41
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Convulsants cause death by:

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Asphyxiation or exhaustion

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42
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Biological or etiological hazards are:

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Microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that may cause severe, disabling disease or illness
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43
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Viruses are the simplest types of microorganisms that can only replicate themselves in the:

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Living cells of their hosts

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44
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Definition of bacteria:

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Microscopic single celled organisms.

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45
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Most bacteria do not cause disease in people, but when they do two different mechanisms are possible:

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Invading the tissues or producing toxins (poisons)

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46
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Rickettsias:

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Specialized bacteria that live and multiply in the gastrointestinal tract of arthropod carriers (such as fleas and tics)
They are smaller that most bacteria but larger than viruses
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47
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Rickettsias are like bacteria in that they respond to antibiotics they are also like viruses in that they:

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Must replicate in a host cell

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48
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Biological toxins:

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Are produced by living organisms however they biological organism itself is usually not harmful to people
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49
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The two most common types of mechanical hazard are:

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Striking and friction

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50
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Blast pressure wave:

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Shock wave that travels outward from the center. As the wave increases in distance the strength decreases. This blast pressure wave is the primary reason for injuries and damage
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51
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The distance a shock wave travels depends on:

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The type and size of the explosion and the type of soil

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52
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Inhalation:

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Process of taking in materials by breathing through the nose or mouth
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53
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Ingestion:

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Process of taking in materials through the mouth by means other than simple inhalation
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54
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Ingestion can also occur when:

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Particles of insoluble materials become trapped in the mucous membranes and are swallowed after being cleared from the respiratory tract
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55
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Skin contact:

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Process of taking in materials when a chemical or hazardous material contacts the skin or exposed surface of the body
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56
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Toxic substances are more readily absorbed into the body when:

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The skin is wet

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57
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The substance penetration into the skin occurs in two main pathways:

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Skin cells (transepidermal) hair follicles and sweat glands (pilosebaceous)
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58
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The DOT transportation regulation is title:

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59
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The purpose of the HMR (hazardous materials regulations) is to:

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Provide adequate protection against the risks to life, property, and the environment inherent in transporting hazardous materials in commerce by improving the regulatory and enforcement authority of the secretary of transportation
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60
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CERCLA

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Comprehensive environmental response, compensation and liabilty act. Or superfund act
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61
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EPRCA

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Emergency planning and community right to know act

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62
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One of the primary benefits of an active LEPC (local emergency planning committee) is:

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Opening the line of communication between the private and public sector
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63
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The resource conservation and recovery act rcra gave the epa he authority to:

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Control hazardous waste and hold responsible party accountable for the hazmat they produce from creation to final disposal
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64
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The Nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) primary mission is to:

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Protect the publics health and safety and the environment from the effects of radiation from nuclear reactors, materials, and waste facilities
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65
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Department of energy (DOE) manages:

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The national nuclear research and defense programs including the storage of high level nuclear waste:
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66
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Department of homeland security DHS has 3 primary missions:

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  1. Prevent terrorist attacks within the US
  2. Reduce americas vulnerability to terrorism
  3. Minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters
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Records have shown that the majority of hazmat incidents involve the following products:

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Flammable combustible/liquids
Corrosives
Anhydrous ammonia
Chloine
Many occur while being transported
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Hazmat (7 decks)

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