Chapter 29 Terms

Question 1

Cold zone

Answer 1

Also called the support zone, this area is the outer perimeter of the zones most directly affected by an emergency involving hazardous materials.

Question 2

Emergency Response Guidebook

Answer 2

A resource available from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to help identify hazardous materials and appropriate care for those exposed to them.

Question 3

Flammability

Answer 3

The degree to which a substance may ignite.

Question 4

Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incident

Answer 4

Any situation that deals with the unplanned release of hazardous materials.

Question 5

Hot zone

Answer 5

Also called the exclusion zone, this is the area in which the most danger exists from a HAZMAT incident.

Question 6

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Answer 6

A sheet (provided by the manufacturer) that identifies the substance, physical properties and any associated hazards for a given material (e.g., fire, explosion and health hazards), as well as emergency first aid.

Question 7

Reactivity

Answer 7

The degree to which a substance may react when exposed to other substances.

Question 8

Shipping papers

Answer 8

Documents drivers must carry by law when transporting hazardous materials; list the names, possible associated dangers and four-digit identification numbers of the substances.

Question 9

Staging area

Answer 9

Location established where resources can be placed while awaiting tactical assignment.

Question 10

Toxicity

Answer 10

The degree to which a substance is poisonous or toxic.

Question 11

Warm zone

Answer 11

Also called the contamination reduction zone, the area immediately outside the hot zone.