Chapter 3

Question 1

guide to aid emergency responders in quickly identifying the initial hazmat hazards involved in a transportation emergency incident

Answer 1

ERG

Question 2

ERG is primarily designed for hazmat situations on the

Answer 2

highway or railroad

Question 3

4 ways to locate initial action guide page in ERG

Answer 3

1. 4 digit U.N. number
2. reference the name of product if known
3. transportation placard
4. container profile in white pages

Question 4

to locate the most specific initial action guide page, use the

Answer 4

4 digit UN number

Question 5

Volatile liquid or gas known to be a severe hazard to human health during transportation

Answer 5

Toxic Inhalation Hazard

Question 6

violent reaction that releases great amounts of heat and energy

Answer 6

polymerization

Question 7

Green highlights in the ERG indicate

Answer 7

Toxic inhalation hazard

Question 8

“P” in ERG indicates

Answer 8

material polymerizes

Question 9

Distance within which all persons are considered for evacuation in all directions from a hazardous materials incident

Answer 9

initial isolation distance

Question 10

circular zone, with a radius equivalent to the initial isolation distance, within which persons may be exposed to dangerous concentrations upwind of the source and may be exposed to life-threatening concentrations downwind of the source

Answer 10

initial isolation zone

Question 11

clothing designed to protect from chemical, physical, or biological hazards

Answer 11

chemical protective clothing

Question 12

controlled process of leaving or being removed

Answer 12

evacuation

Question 13

process of removing hazardous foreign substances from a person

Answer 13

decontamination

Question 14

contamination of people, equipment, or the environment outside the hot zone

Answer 14

cross contamination

Question 15

awareness level personnel should __________ enter hazardous atmospheres or potentially contaminated areas

Answer 15

never

Question 16

downwind distance from a hazardous materials incident within which protective actions should be implemented

Answer 16

protective action distances

Question 17

small hazardous spill

Answer 17

55 gallons or less

Question 18

large hazardous spill

Answer 18

more than 55 gallons

Question 19

warmer more active atmosphere disperses chemical contaminants more _______

Answer 19

readily

Question 20

single most critical factor in a spill is:

Answer 20

the concentration of the contaminant in the air

Question 21

isolation distances for spills will always be at least :

Answer 21

100ft

Question 22

if hazardous materials are on fire or have been leaking for longer than 30 minutes, the ______ does not apply

Answer 22

ERG

Question 23

boundary established to stop unauthorized access to and egress from the scene

Answer 23

isolation perimeter

Question 24

taking offensive action to protect persons in immediate danger at hazmat incidents

Answer 24

defending in place

Question 25

having occupants remain in a structure or vehicle in order to provide protection

Answer 25

sheltering in place

Question 26

very small spills that can be absorbed or controlled easily by employees in the immediate release area

Answer 26

incidental release