Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
What does HazMat stand for?
A
Hazardous Materials
2
Q
What is classed as a Hazardous Material?
A
A substance that may cause harm to persons
3
Q
What is a pollutant?
A
Something that can cause damage to ourselves, flora, fauna and environment cause by human activity
4
Q
What is a mixture?
A
A combination of materials which retain their separate chemical identities
5
Q
What is environment?
A
The world we live in and its components i.e. rocks, water, air and living things
6
Q
What does UKHIS stand for?
A
United Kingdom Hazardous Information System
7
Q
Whats does TOPS stand for?
A
Total
Operation
Processing
Systems
8
Q
What does CBRNE stand for?
A
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosions
