ERG Flashcards

1
Q

More specifically, what does table 1 (green pages) provide?

A

initial isolation distance guidance until technically qualified personnel arrive for TIH

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2
Q

Which GUIDE do you use for an unknown/suspected hazard but no placard?

A

GUIDE 111

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3
Q

What are class 3 hazards

A

Flammable liquids

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4
Q

What are class 7 hazards

A

Radioactive materials

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5
Q

What’s an AEGL

A

Acute exposure guideline level (exposure limits for the general public)

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6
Q

what does table 2 provide (also green pages)

A

it lists materials which produce large amounts of Toxic Inhalation Hazard (TIH) gases when spilled in water

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7
Q

What are class 9 hazards

A

Misc dangerous goods/ hazardous materials

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8
Q

what does table 3 provide (also green pages)

A

it includes guidance for large spills for different quantities of 6 common TIH gases

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9
Q

What are class 5 hazards

A

Oxidizing substances & organic peroxides

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10
Q

What are class 4 hazards

A

Flammable solids

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11
Q

Which GUIDE do you use for FLAMMABLE placard?

A

GUIDE 127

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12
Q

What are class 8 hazards

A

Corrosive substance

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13
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what do the blue pages in the ERG provide?

A

alphabetical listings of all substances

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14
Q

AEGL-3

A

Airborne concentration where a substance have life-threatening health effects or death

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15
Q

What does * mean on an orange placard

A

Represents an explosives compatibility group letter

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16
Q

Which GUIDE do you use for a CORROSIVE placard

A

GUIDE 153

17
Q

what do orange pages in ERG provide?

A

guides for all types of substances

18
Q

What do ** represent on orange placards

A

Represents the division of the explosion

19
Q

what do the yellow pages provide in the ERG?

A

the numerical placard ID listings of all substances

20
Q

What are class 2 hazards

A

Gases

21
Q

what do substances with a green highlight in the alphabetical yellow pages indicate?

A

Go to table 1 for isolation; protective action distances (in general) of TIH substances

22
Q

AEGL-2

A

Airborne concentration of a substance where long term effects could occur and could be irreversible

23
Q

What are class 1 hazards?

A

Explosives

24
Q

What do hazard identification numbers prefixed with an “X” indicate?

A

substances will react dangerously with water

25
Q

What are class 6 hazards

A

Toxic substances & infectious substances

*aka poisonous

26
Q

What does the double asterisk on an orange placard mean?

A

Represents the division of the explosive

27
Q

AEGL-1

A

Airborne concentration of a substance will produce discomfort etc., but no long term effects

28
Q

What are the 3 main categories of actions in guide pages

A
  1. Potential hazards
  2. Public safety
  3. Emergency response