Chapter 7 Flashcards
First responders should recognize that ERG2004 contains how many individual guides?
61
Means that the actual chemical name is not listed in the regulations; therefore a generic name must be used to describe it on shipping papers
n.o.s. (not otherwise specified)
Most recommended protective action distances increase when?
At night
The best way to learn how to use the ERG2004 is to?
refer to the book itself
ERG2004 is primarily designed for use at dangerous goods incidents that occur
on a highway or railroad
ERG users should be mindful that there may be limited value in it’s application at..
Fixed facility locations
The MSDS most often used are based upon requirements found in?
29 CFR 1910.1200 “Hazard communication”
A first responder must never associate N/A with not applicable, as if the hazard does not exist. It may mean that the information on the hazard is?
Not Available
What is a distinct advantage of 29 CFR 1919.1200 and it’s influence on the availability in the workplace?
What constitutes a hazard is broader than those found for hazmat in the federal transport guidelines.
When dealing with releases of hazmat that reach bodies of water, FR should be particularly concerned with information from the MSDS that reference
Miscibility and solubility
Some hazmat’s can have negative health effects that could be delayed?
24-72 hours or longer