CSP Domain 5: Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, And Security Flashcards
DOT Hazard Class 3
Flammable Liquids
DOT Hazard Class 5
Oxidizers
- 1 oxidizer
- 2 organic peroxide
DOT Hazard Class 6
Poisons
6.1 Poison Inhalation
DOT Hazard Class 8
Corrosive Materials
Which sprinkler systems are heat sensors removed from the sprinkler heads by design
Deluge system
What type of heat transfer does not require a physical medium?
Radiation- heat transfer due to the emission of electromagnetic waves
A hybrid of a wet, a dry, and a deluge sprinkler system is known as a:
Precaution System
Why would it be a bad idea to install a heat detector in a bathroom near a shower?
The alarm may be falsely triggered.
What do the number ratings on class B or C extinguishers indicate?
How many square feet of coverage the unit will contain
According to OSHA, what are some examples of times when a fire extinguisher is NOT required to undergo Hydrostatic testing
- when unit has been repaired by soldering, welding, etc.
- when cylinder or shell threads are damaged
- when there is corrosion that caused pitting
- when the extinguisher has been burned in a fire
- when calcium chloride extinguished agent has been used in a stainless steel shell
What are the parts of the Preparedness step in planning for emergencies?
Planning Establishing command system and communications Training Exercises Education
Heat transfer from the movement of a bulk fluid such as air or water
Convection
Under RCRA, what materials designation is associated with materials that exhibit a hazardous waste characteristic?
Code “D”
DOT Hazard Class 9
Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials including: Magnetized materials Elevated Temperature Goods Dry Ice Asbestos Environmentally Hazardous Substances Life Saving Appliances Internal Combustion Engines Zinc Dithionite Saccharin
Phenomenon of particulates or gases adhering to the surface of filter media
Adsorption
Flow rate of a fire hydrant with a ORANGE top?
500-1000 GPM
Under RCRA, what materials designation is associated with commercial chemical sources
Code “P” or “U”
DOT Hazard Class 7
Radioactive materials
Explain NFPA Quandrant Diamond Symbols
Blue: Health hazard rating
Red: Flammability hazard rating
Yellow: Instability hazard rating
Then the hazards are ranked from 0-4 for increasing degree of hazard
BLUE sprinkler head is activated at what ceiling temperature?
225 deg F
RED sprinkler head is activated at what ceiling temperature?
300 deg F
WHITE sprinkler head is activated at what ceiling temperature?
150 deg F
Minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor within a test vessel in sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid
Flash point
DOT Hazard Class 2
Gases
- 1 Flammable Gas
- 2 Non Flammable Gas
- 3 Poison Gas
Flow rate of a fire hydrant with a GREEN top?
1000-1500 GPM
The lowest temperature of a liquid in an open container at which vapors evolve fast enough to support continuous combustion
Fire point
Describe the fire tetrahedron
Top part of diamond represent fuel
Right side represents heat
Left side represents oxygen
Bottom represents chemical chain reaction
GREEN sprinkler head is activated at what ceiling temperature?
375 deg F
Flow rate of a fire hydrant with a RED top?
500 GPM
Heat transfer by direct contact between two objects
Conduction
When developing a site emergency response plan, what should be the first item covered?
An evacuation procedure, including routes and assembly points
Facts to know about hazardous waste for agriculture
Irrigation return flows are NOT considered hazardous waste
Agricultural producers disposing of waste pesticides from their own use are exempt from haz waste requirements as long as they wash the empty containers and dispose of the residue according to labeling
For a substance to be classified as “radioactive” it must have a specific activity of:
70 Bq/g (Becquerels per gram)
As per DOT regs
What is the maximum distance in between sprinkler heads in light hazard occupancy area
200 square ft per sprinkler head
Per NFPA 13 max spacing in between sprinkler heads is 15 ft
Under RCRA, what are the characteristics that determine a hazardous waste
Ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity
What are the steps in the planning cycle for emergencies?
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
Prevention and Mitigation
What ultimately triggers an ionization detector
Reduction of conductivity of air between electrodes
What are preventative actions for workplace violence
- Having no tolerance policy
- Training employees to recognize violence and risk factors
- Take actions from hazard and risk analysis and identifying factors that contribute to workplace violence
DOT Hazard class 4
Flammable solids
- 1 flam solid
- 2 spontaneously combustible
- 3 dangerous when wet
Flow rate of a fire hydrant with a BLUE top?
Greater than 1500 GPM
The temperature at which a chemical will ignite decreases as:
The pressure increases
Under RCRA, what materials designation is associated with hazardous wastes from non-specific sources
Code “F”
What metal is non-sparking tools typically made of?
Brass
Under RCRA, what materials designation is associated with hazardous wastes from specific industries/sources
Code “K”
What type of fire extinguisher should no longer be used?
Brass extinguisher joined by soft solder
What is the most frequently installed sprinkler system?
Wet Pipe
