Chapter 3

Question 1

Awareness level personnel are expected to assume the following responsibilities when faced with an incident involving haz mat

Answer 1

Recognize the presence or potential presence of a hazardous material
Recognize the type of container a a site and identify the material in it i possible
Transmit info to an appropriate authority and call for appropriate assistance
Identify actions to protect themselves and others from hazards
Establish scene control by isolating the hazardous area and denying entry
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Question 2

Using the four digit ID number or the chemical name allows responders to locate:

Answer 2

The most specific initial action guide

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Question 3

ERG ID number index (yellow)

Answer 3

Index list of hazardous materials in numerical order of ID number
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Question 4

If a material in the yellow or blue index is highlighted it means:

Answer 4

That it releases gases that are toxic inhalation hazard materials
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Question 5

ERG blue pages:

Answer 5

An index of dangerous goods listed in alphabetical order by name.
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Question 6

ERG initial action guide: orange pages

Answer 6

Provides safety recommendations and general hazards information
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Question 7

Each orange page is divided into 3 main sections:

Answer 7

Potential hazards
Public safety
Emergency response
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Question 8

Potential hazards section:

Answer 8

Two types of hazards are addressed health and fire or explosion.
The highest potential hazard is listed first
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Question 9

Erg public safety section:

Answer 9

Provides general information rearing immediate isolation of the incident site and recommended type of protective clothing and respiratory protection. Also lists suggested evacuation distances for small and large spills and for fire situations
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Question 10

The initial isolation distance:

Answer 10

Distance within which all persons should be considered for evacuation in all directions rom the haz mat spill or leak source
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Question 11

Fire section:

Answer 11

Includes information on what type of extinguishing agent to use on large fires small fires and fires involving bulk container
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Question 12

ERG initial isolation and protective action distances (green pages)

Answer 12

Provides initial isolation distances and protective action distances
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Question 13

Provides isolation and protective distances for both:

Answer 13

Small spills 53 gallons or less or large 53 gallons or more

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Question 14

The quantity of material spilled or released and the area affected are both important, but the single most critical factor is:

Answer 14

The concentration of the contaminant in the air

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Question 15

The initial isolation zone is a :

Answer 15

Circular zone

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Question 16

If hazardous materials are on fire or have been leaking for longer than_______minutes this erg table does not apply

Answer 16

30

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Question 17

Emergency numbers are provided in the erg. If calling a responder should provide:

Answer 17

Callers name, callback number and fax
Location and nature of problems
Name and identification number of material
Shipper and point of origin
Carrier name, railcar reporting marks
Container type and size
Quantitly of material transported/released
Local conditions
Injuries exposures, current conditions
Local emergencies services that have been notified
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Question 18

Isolation and scene control is one of the most important means by which:

Answer 18

Awareness level personnel and ops level responders can ensure their on safety and the safety of others
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Question 19

Isolation involves:

Answer 19

Physically securing and maintaining the emergency scene by establishing isolation perimeters and denying entry to unauthorized persons. It also involves not allowing contaminated individuals from leaving the scene in order to stop the spread
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Question 20

The isolation perimeter can be:

Answer 20

Expanded or reduced as needed an it is used to control both access and egress from the scene
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