Chapter 2: Hazardous Materials Identification Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT one of the clues to the presence of hazardous materials? A. Container sizes B. Occupancy types C. Written resources D. Transportation placards
Container sizes
Which of the following can reduce the number of on-site decisions for first responders?
A. Pre-incident surveys
B. Accurate witness accounts
C. Correct information from dispatch
D. Effective use of the incident management system
Pre-incident surveys
Which of the following should be identified in pre-incident surveys?
A. Locations of all means of egress
B. Dangers of the hazardous materials
C. List of responding organizations in the area
D. Twenty-four-hour telephone numbers of all workers
Dangers of the hazardous materials
Which of the following is LEAST likely to have large amounts of hazardous materials? (66-67) A. Dry cleaners B. Lumberyards C. Fast-food restaurants D. Pest control companies
Fast-food restaurants
In which of the following ROADWAY locations are hazardous materials accidents MOST likely to occur? (68) A. Wide turns B. Steep grades C. Poorly paved roads D. Lightly traveled roads
Steep grades
In which of the following RAILWAY locations are hazardous materials accidents MOST likely to occur? (68) A. Straight-aways B. Over roadways C. Sections of new tracks D. Steep grades and severe curves
Steep grades and severe curves
In which of the following AIRWAY locations are hazardous materials accidents MOST likely to occur? (69) A. Runways B. Terminals C. Fueling ramps D. Charter plane storage
Fueling Ramps
Which of the following statements regarding water level in rivers and tidal areas is MOST accurate? (69)
A. Tidal and flow conditions remain basically the same throughout the day.
B. Many accidents occur because flow volume and tidal conditions were not considered.
C. Once a material reaches an outside water source, it is much easier to contain, confine, and mitigate.
D. Occupancies in low-lying areas should have a contingency plan to remove or destroy hazardous materials in case of flood.
Many accidents occur because flow volume and tidal conditions were not considered.
Harm regarding terrorist targets should be defined in terms of all of the following EXCEPT: (69-70) A. destroying property. B. damaging the economy. C. causing panic and/or disruption. D. affecting power and water supply.
affecting power and water supply.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a potential terrorist target? (70-71) A. Campsite areas B. Mass transportation C. Critical infrastructure D. Areas of public assembly
Campsite areas
Which of the following is MOST likely a potential terrorist target? (70-71) A. Boathouse B. Wildlife refuge C. Residential house D. Educational facility
Educational facility
What terms are used to define capacity by the U.S. DOT and TC? (71)
A. Bulk and nonbulk
B. Pressure and nonpressure
C. Bulk-capacity and transportation-capacity
D. Fixed-facility and transportation packaging
Bulk and nonbulk
To be considered bulk packaging, the maximum capacity is greater than \_\_\_ gallons (L) as a receptacle for a liquid. (72) A. 100 (380) B. 119 (450) C. 154 (585) D. 196 (740)
119 Gallons (450 L)
What is the definition of nonbulk packaging? (72)
A. Packaging that is lighter than the criteria for bulk packaging
B. Packaging that is heavier than the criteria for bulk packaging
C. Packaging that is larger than the maximum criteria for bulk packaging
D. Packaging that is smaller than the minimum criteria for bulk packaging
Packaging that is smaller than the minimum criteria for bulk packaging
Which of the following is a container found at fixed facilities? (72-73) A. Railroad cars B. Cargo tanks C. Intermodal containers D. Aboveground storage tanks
Aboveground storage tanks
Nonpressure storage tanks have a maximum pressure of \_\_\_ psi (kPa) {bar}. (74)
A. 0.5 (3.45) {0.03}
B. 1 (7) {0.07}
C. 1.5 (10) {0.1}
D. 2 (14) {0.14}0.5psi (3.45 kPa) {0.03 bar}
Pressure vessels hold materials at pressures of \_\_\_ psi (kPa) {bar} or greater. (74)
A. 5 (34) {0.34}
B. 10 (69) {0.69}
C. 15 (103) {1.03}
D. 20 (138) {1.38}15psi (103 kPa) {1.03 bar}
Low-pressure tank cars transport what kind of materials? (79)
A. Only hazardous materials
B. Only nonhazardous materials
C. Only liquid nonhazardous materials
D. A variety of hazardous and nonhazardous materials
A variety of hazardous and nonhazardous materials
What shape are low-pressure tank cars? (80)
A. Cylindrical with flat ends
B. Cylindrical with rounded ends
C. Cylindrical with concave ends
D. Cylindrical, non-compartmentized, with concave ends
Cylindrical with rounded ends
Pressure tank cars typically transport hazardous materials at pressures greater than \_\_\_ psi (kPa) {bar}. (80)
A. 10 (69) {0.69}
B. 15 (103) {1.03}
C. 20 (138) {1.38}
D. 25 (172) {1.72}15psi (103 kPa) {1.03 bar}
Which of the following statements regarding pressure tank cars is MOST accurate? (81)
A. Their fittings are visible at the sides of the car.
B. Their fittings are visible at the top and/or bottom of the car.
C. Their fittings are in ground-level cabinets on sides of the car.
D. Their fittings are out of sight under protective housing on top of the tank.
Their fittings are out of sight under protective housing on top of the tank.
What types of materials may be carried in a cryogenic liquid tank car? (82) A. Oxidizers B. Flammable solids C. Dry bulk materials D. Liquefied natural gas
Liquefied natural gas
Which of the following government tank-safety specifications are most cargo tanks designed to meet? (84) A. MC and DOT/TC standards B. DOT/TC and NFPA® standards C. DOT/TC and OSHA standards D. International and domestic standards
MC and DOT/TC standards
Cargo tanks not meeting government tank-safety specifications are called \_\_\_ tanks. (84) A. unspec B. nonspec C. unrequired D. unconditioned
nonspec
Which of the following is the definition of an intermodal container? (92)
A. Freight container used to transport hazardous materials via railroad
B. Freight container used to transport hazardous materials via highway
C. Freight container used interchangeably in multiple modes of transport
D. Refrigerated container used to transport low-temperature materials via water
Freight container used interchangeably in multiple modes of transport
Which of the following is the most common intermodal tank? (93) A. Pressure intermodal tank B. Dry bulk intermodal container C. Low-pressure intermodal tank D. Cryogenic liquid tank container
Low-pressure intermodal tank
Which of the following vessel cargo carriers are not required to carry placards? (97) A. Chemical carriers B. Petroleum carriers C. Cryogenic liquid carriers D. Liquefied flammable gas carriers
Chemical carriers
Which type of cargo vessel has large holds to accommodate a wide range of products? (99) A. Bulk carrier B. Container vessel C. Break bulk carrier D. Roll-on/roll-off vessel
Break bulk carrier
Intermediate bulk containers have a maximum capacity of not more than \_\_\_ cubic meters (L; gal; ft3). (100) A. 1 (1,000; 264; 35) B. 2 (2,000; 528; 70) C. 3 (3,000; 793; 106) D. 4 (4,000; 1 056; 141)
3 (3,000 L; 793 Gal; 106 ft3)
Ton containers are typically stored on: (102) A. their ends. B. their sides. C. large barges. D. top of one another.
their sides.
Which of the following is a container classified as nonbulk packaging? (102) A. Pipeline B. Building C. Cylinder D. Machinery
Cylinder
Which type of container is used for radioactive materials that have very limited radioactivity and that present no risk to public or environment? (104) A. Type B B. Type C C. Excepted D. Industrial
Excepted
Which type of container is used to ship radioactive materials with relatively high specific activity levels? (105) A. Type A B. Type B C. Excepted D. Industrial
Type A
Which of the following provides a uniform basis for development of harmonized regulations for all modes of transport? (106) A. U.S. DOT B. Transport Canada C. UN Recommendations D. Emergency Response Guidebook
UN Recommendations
Which UN hazard class includes oxidizing substances and organic peroxides? (106) A. Class 4 B. Class 5 C. Class 6 D. Class 7
Class 5
What is UN hazard class 1?
Explosives
What is UN hazard class 2?
Gases
What is UN hazard class 3?
Flammable liquids
What is UN hazard class 4?
Flammable solids
What is UN hazard class 6?
Toxic substances and organic peroxides
What is UN hazard class 5?
Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
What is UN hazard class 7?
Radioactive materials
What is UN hazard class 8?
Corrosive substances
What is UN hazard class 9?
Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
What is included in UN Class 8? (106) A. Explosives B. Corrosive substances C. Radioactive materials D. Toxic and infectious substances
Corrosive substances
The UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods assign a \_\_\_ digit identification number to each individual hazardous material. (107) A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
4
In North America, UN numbers must be displayed on: (107) A. pipelines. B. military vehicles. C. cargo tank trucks. D. all nonbulk packages
Cargo tank trucks
A key to the UN identification numbers is provided in the \_\_\_ bordered pages of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). (108) A. blue B. green C. yellow D. orange
yellow
DOT placards are \_\_\_ shaped. (110) A. oval B. circular C. diamond D. rectangular
diamond
DOT placards are required on which of the following items? (110, 119) A. MOTs B. ORM-Ds C. Flammable liquids D. Infectious substances
Flammable liquids
What size are DOT labels? (119) A. 3.9 inch (100 mm) squares B. 3.9 inch (100 mm) diamonds C. 9.3 inch (236 mm) squares D. 9.3 inch (236 mm) diamonds
3.9 inch (100 mm) diamonds
Which of the following is a difference between Mexican
transportation regulations and the U.S. HMR? (129)
A. Mexican placards will be written only in Spanish.
B. The HOT mark used in the U.S. is not authorized in Mexico.
C. Mexican standards require the use of the DANGEROUS placard.
D. The United States does not authorize the ORM-D description as package marking
The HOT mark used in the U.S. is not authorized in Mexico
Where are reporting marks found on railroad tank cars? (130)
A. Stamped into the tank heads
B. Only on the ends of the tank car tank
C. Only on the sides of the tank car tank
D. Both sides and both ends of the tank car tank
Both sides and both ends of the tank car tank
NFPA® 704 is designated for which of the following situations? (133)
A. Transportation
B. General public use
C. Indicating presence of hazardous materials at commercial facilities
D. Explosives and blasting agents, including commercial explosive materials
Indicating presence of hazardous materials at commercial facilities
On an NFPA® 704 marking, blue indicates: (134) A. Health. B. Instability. C. Flammability. D. Special hazards.
Health
The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) requires the signal word WARNING to indicate which degree of hazard? (137)
A. Minor health effects
B. Highest degree of hazard
C. Moderate hazards such as significant health effects or flammability
D. In addition to DANGER on labels of highly toxic materials
Moderate hazards such as significant health effects or flammability
The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) requires the signal word CAUTION to indicate which degree of hazard? (137)
A. Minor health effects
B. Highest degree of hazard
C. Moderate hazards such as significant health effects or flammability
D. In addition to DANGER on labels of highly toxic materials
Minor health effects
Chemical Abstract Service® Numbers are assigned to which of the following products? (138) A. Polymers B. Flammable liquids C. Combustible liquids D. Radioactive materials
Polymers
Which of the following encourages the use of compatible hazard labels, SDSs, and other hazard communication information? (139)
A. NFPA® 704
B. ISO Safety System
C. Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
D. Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Which of the following statements regarding military markings is MOST accurate? (140)
A. Military markings are always uniform.
B. Military markings are found on all buildings within a military base.
C. Military markings are interchangeable with DOT and TC transportation markings.
D. Military markings are used on fixed facilities and may be seen on military vehicles.
Military markings are used on fixed facilities and may be seen on military vehicles.
Where are pipeline markers required? (141)
A. Where pipelines cross under roads
B. Where pipelines come near waterways
C. Where pipelines run parallel to railroads
D. Where pipelines run for stretches longer than 1 mile (1.6 km)
Where pipelines cross under roads
Pesticide labels must contain the signal word CAUTION for pesticides with: (141) A. low toxicity. B. moderate toxicity. C. highly toxic materials. D. flash points below 80°F (27°C).
low toxicity.
What does the colour orange indicate in the ANSI Z535.1 standard? (144) A. Stop B. Danger C. Caution D. Warning
Warning
Which of the following must be found on shipping papers? (144-145) A. First aid information B. Manufacturer of material C. Proper shipping name of material D. Requirements for storage and disposal
Proper shipping name of material
Which written resources are often the best sources of detailed chemical information to which firefighters have access? (148) A. Shipping papers B. Inventory records C. Safety data sheets (SDSs) D. Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
Safety data sheets (SDSs)
Which of the following is required on safety data sheets (SDSs)? (148) A. Manufacturer point of contact B. Radiological exposure hazards C. Physical and chemical properties D. Manufacturer address and phone number
Physical and chemical properties
Which of the following statements regarding the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is MOST accurate? (149)
A. The ERG was developed by OSHA and TC.
B. The ERG is primarily designed for use at air and waterway incidents.
C. The ERG addresses all possible circumstances that may be associated with a hazardous materials incident.
D. The ERG is designed for use by those who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a hazardous materials incident.
The ERG is designed for use by those who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a hazardous materials incident.
Which of the following is a visual clue that PHYSICAL actions and reactions are taking place? (151)
A. Exothermic heat
B. Extraordinary fire conditions
C. Rainbow sheen on water surfaces
D. Unusual or unexpected temperature drop
Rainbow sheen on water surfaces
Which of the following is a visual clue that CHEMICAL actions and reactions are taking place? (152)
A. Frost or ice buildup near a leak
B. Distinctively colored vapor clouds
C. Wavy vapors over a volatile liquid
D. Containers deformed by the force of an accident
Distinctively colored vapor clouds
Which of the following is a physical sign and symptom of chemical exposure to hazardous materials? (152) A. Hair loss B. Hearing disturbances C. Foaming of the mouth D. Changes in respiration
Changes in respiration
Which of the following statements regarding the use of monitoring and detection devices is MOST accurate? (152)
A. Detection devices require actual contact with the material.
B. Detection devices are extremely unreliable and should be used sparingly.
C. Detection devices are not often used to determine the presence of hazardous materials.
D. Detection devices are often used by Awareness-Level personnel to determine the concentrations of particular hazardous materials.
Detection devices require actual contact with the material.
Which of the following is a cue to the possibility of a terrorist attack? (153-154)
A. Large number of sick people in one area of town
B. Report of medical emergency in a public location
C. Reported explosion at office building or government building
D. Large number of people arriving at physicians’ offices or medical emergency rooms
Reported explosion at office building or government building
Which of the following is an indicator of a chemical attack? (154-155)
A. Presentation of specific unusual diseases
B. Dissemination of unscheduled or unusual spray
C. Illnesses associated with a common source of food, water, or location
D. Unexplained odors or tastes that are out of character with the surroundings
Unexplained odors or tastes that are out of character with the surroundings
Which of the following is an indicator of a biological attack? (156)
A. Casualty distribution aligned with wind direction
B. Unusual security, locks, bars on windows, or covered windows
C. Suspicious packages that appear to weight more than they should
D. Surfaces exhibiting oily droplets or films and unexplained oily film on water surfaces
Casualty distribution aligned with wind direction
Which of the following is an indicator of a radiological attack? (157)
A. Mushroom cloud
B. Incendiary device or bomb components
C. Presence of propane or other flammable gas cylinders in unusual locations
D. Material that is hot or seems to emit heat without any sign of an external heat source
Material that is hot or seems to emit heat without any sign of an external heat source
Which of the following is an indicator of a nuclear attack? (158)
A. Craters
B. Glowing material
C. Unusually fast burning fires
D. Exceptionally large/powerful explosion
Exceptionally large/powerful explosion
Which of the following is an indicator of an explosive/incendiary attack? (158-159)
A. Electromagnetic pulse
B. Abandoned spray devices
C. Fragmentation damage/injury
D. Individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of radiation exposure
Fragmentation damage/injury
Which of the following is an exterior clue to the presence of illicit laboratories? (160)
A. Discarded chemical containers
B. Excessive numbers of vehicles at the residence
C. Large number of storage sheds behind main residence
D. Large quantities of dead shrubs, trees, and flowers in the area
Discarded chemical containers
Which of the following is a way to protect against possible secondary attacks at terrorist attacks? (161-162)
A. Remove all items that may be used to conceal an explosive device
B. Search for a secondary device after the incident has been resolved
C. Evacuate victims and nonessential personnel as quickly as possible
D. Remove all personnel from the area until the bomb squad can search the area
Evacuate victims and nonessential personnel as quickly as possible
