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General Haz Flashcards

1
Q

Rules and regulations

What organization outlines training requirements for employees who work with chemicals?

A

OSHA

occupational safety and health administration

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2
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Who is regulations apply primarily to hazardous waste?

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EPA

Environmental protection agency

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3
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Which organization issues mandatory standards and can legally enforced these standards?

Pg. 17

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OSHA

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4
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The OSHA standard that protects workers in hazardous waste operations and emergency response is ________.

A

29 CFR 1910.120

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5
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Which OSHA regulation is designed to ensure that information regarding chemical hazards and associated protective measures is disseminated to workers and employees?
(Pg. 218)

A

Hazard communication standards

HCS

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6
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What department issues hazard classes and divisions?

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Department of transportation

DOT

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7
Q

Hazardous materials that must always be placard regardless of quantity Are ________.

A

Explosives 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

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8
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The NFPA 704 system uses rating system of numbers from ____ to __.

A

0-4

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9
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What are the three categories that are rated in the NFPA 704 placard system?

A

Health blue
flammability red
instability reactivity yellow
special concerns white

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10
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What are the shipping paper is used by the trucking industry indicating origin, Destiination, route, and product that is being carried?

Pg.266

A

Bills of Landing

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11
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Which product control technique is considered a defensive strategy?

pg483

A

Confinement

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12
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Which product control technique is considered an offensive strategy?

Pg. 483

A

Containment

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13
Q

What would be an appropriate way to research the type and quantity of materials being transported?

Pg. 225

A

Shipping papers

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14
Q

What defensive action is used to slow a spill from spreading, but is not permanent?

Pg. 484

A

Damming

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15
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What are the three types of methods to apply Foam?

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Roll-on
Rain down
Bank down

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16
Q

What technique is used to reduce the risk of static electricity of an operation?

Pg507

A

Bonding and grounding

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17
Q

True or False

Containment refers to stopping or slowing a leak from a container in order to keep product in the vessel?

Pg494

A

True

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18
Q

A stainless steel 55 gallon drum with the glass liner is most likely filled with what type of liquid?

A

A corrosive or an acid

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19
Q

What are common techniques used to over pack of 55 gallon drum?

Pg. 514

A

Slid in method
Rolling slide-in method (roll in)
Drum lifting method
Slip over method (also called inverted method)

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20
Q

Can’t Peat Moss Be used as an adsorbent and absorbent?

A

Yes both

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21
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Are bunghole threads on 55 gallon drums universal?

Pg. 513

A

No

Fine threads and coarse threads

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22
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When building a _________ Area we should make sure it is large enough to contain product that will flow into it

A

Retention

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23
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When pressure in a pipe may be of concern, what type of patch would be most appropriate?

Pg. 498

A

Jubilee patch

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24
Q

When must a decontamination area be set up?

Pg. 39

A

Before personnel enter hot zone

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25
Q

What type of decon is for removing the threatening contaminant from the victim/rescuer as quickly as possible?

Pg. 53

A

Emergency decon

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26
Q

Which type of technical decontamination works best on products that may be water soluble or miscible?

Pg 401

A

Dilution

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27
Q

Which type of technical decontamination is used in association with acids and bases and is typically used to decontaminate equipment?

Pg 403

A

Neutralization

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28
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Which type of decontamination includes the use of solutions, solvents, and other surfactants that will help reduce adhesion between the contaminant and the material being cleaned?

Pg 405

A

Washing

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29
Q

What are some of the factors to consider when determining the site to implement decontamination?

Pg. 410

A

Accessibility to hot zone
Water supply
Terrain

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30
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Regarding prioritizing entry into the decon corridor, in what order will technicians be decon?

Pg. 415

A

Cleanest to dirtiest

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31
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Which of the following station comes first in a typical decon corridor?

Pg. 413

A

Gross decon

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32
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A containment device should be included?

Pg. 413

A

Each wash/ rinse station

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33
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How many personnel are required in a decon corridor?

Pg 414

A

At least one technician assigned to each station

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34
Q

How long can supplied air length be?

A

300ft

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35
Q

What are the DOT hazard classifications?

A 
Every    - 1 Explosive
Good.   - 2 Gases
Fire.      - 3 Flammable Liquid
Fighter - 4 Flammable Solid
Ought.  - 5 Oxidizer
To.         - 6 Toxic
Receive - 7 Radioactive
Cash     - 8 Corrosive
Money. - 9 Misc
36
Q

Which NFPA Standard set the requirements for minimum levels of vapor protective clothing?

Pg. 386,393

A

NFPA 1991

37
Q

Which level of PPE includes SCBA or supplied air respirator and provides protection against splashes from hazardous chemicals?

Pg. 392,400

A

Level B

38
Q

What is the longest approved airline for supplied air respirators?

Pg 308

A

300ft

39
Q

Liquid splash protective clothing for hazardous chemical emergency response is described in:

A

NFPA 1992

40
Q

Which type of respirator should be worn for response to hazardous materials?

Pg 379

A

Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus

41
Q

Which level of EPA protection consist of typical work uniforms, street clothing, or coveralls?

Pg. 402

A

Level D

42
Q

Which of the following occurs when a hazardous material enters an opening or puncture in a protective material?

Pg. 410

A

Penetration

43
Q

When chemical passes through the fabric on a molecular level it is considered what type of issue?

Pg 409

A

Permeation

44
Q

Breakthrough time refers to the time it takes for chemical to:

Pg. 409

A

Permeate the protective clothing

45
Q

What is the ideal ratio for technicians per entry team member for donning CPC?

Pg423

A

2 donning team to one entry member

46
Q

What are Alpha Particles

A

Relatively large particles that can travel only a few inches in air. Cannot penetrate intact skin and are an internal hazard only

47
Q

What are Beta Particles?

Pg. 96

A

Much smaller than alpha particles, and can travel several yards in the air. Beta particles can’t penetrate intact skin, damaging the skin and possibly internal organs.

48
Q

What are Neutron Particles?

A

Considerably larger than beta particles but smaller than alpha. Neutron radiation is normally associated with nuclear power plants but it’s becoming more common in medical treatment

49
Q

What is Gamma Rays?

Pg. 97

A

Electromagnetic waves of high energy and short wavelength that travel at the speed of light strong penetrating power able to travel considerable distance through heavy objects

50
Q

What is x-ray?

A

Electromagnetic waves that are similar to gamma rays that are not hazardous.

51
Q

SLUDGEM

A 
Salvation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defecation
Gastro intestinal aggravation
Emesis
Meiosis
52
Q

DUMBELS

A 
Defecation
Urination
Meiosis/muscle twitching
Bronchospasm
Emesis
Lacrimation
Salvation
53
Q

What are blood agents?

Pg 104

A

Chemical asphyxiant that interferes with the body‘s ability to use oxygen either by preventing red blood cells from carrying oxygen to other cells or by inhibiting the ability of cells to use oxygen for producing the energy required for metabolism

54
Q

What is a Choking Agent?

Pg 104

A

Primarily attack in damage The respiratory track

55
Q

What is toxicology?

Pg107

A

Study of the adverse affects of chemicals on living organisms

56
Q

DOT classes?

A
  1. Explosives
  2. Gases
  3. Flammable liquid
  4. Flammable solid
  5. Oxidizer & Organic peroxide
  6. Toxic
  7. Radioactive
  8. Corrosive
  9. Miscellaneous
57
Q

What three factors are most important in limiting your exposure to radiation?

A

Time distance shielding

58
Q

Describe radiological DOT containers type a versus type B

A

Type A container- cannot take much abuse

Type B
designed to withstand great destructive forces without leaking its contents

59
Q

The four major types of ionizing radiation from radioactive materials are?

A

Alpha, beta, gamma\x-ray, neutron

60
Q

A personal dosimeter is designed to record?

A

Dose total

61
Q

Alpha radiation can be blocked with a minimum of what?

A

A sheet of paper

62
Q

Beta radiation can be blocked with what?

A

Clothing or aluminum

63
Q

Gamma rays can be blocked with what?

A

Lead shielding

64
Q

Neutron rays can be blocked with what?

A

Concrete

65
Q

A Radiographic camera is designed with its own DOT package which type of package is it?

A

Type A

66
Q

High energy, short wavelength, electromagnetic radiation emitted from the nucleus is?

A

Gamma and very penetrating

67
Q

What is a chlorine kit A design for use with?

A

Hundred and 150 pound cylinders

68
Q

What is Chlorine kit B designed for?

A

1 Ton Cylinders

69
Q

Chlorine kit C is used for what?

A

Tank cars and cargo tanks

70
Q

One volume of liquid chlorine will expand to How many volumes of gas?

A

457

71
Q

Checking Chlorine leaks may be identified with the use of?

A

Ammonia vapors

72
Q

A 1 ton chlorine cylinder should be rotated in which direction to help secure the leak.?

A

The leak on the top side

73
Q

What is the approximate weight of a full one time cylinder of chlorine?

A

2000 pounds

74
Q

What wrench is a standard valve wrench in all chlorine kits

A

200

75
Q

When applying for assembly on 12C in the chain of a 1 ton cylinder, the assembly should be in the ________ access before tightening with wrench 101

A

Verticals

76
Q

What position should the valve of the bonnet be in when applying the bonnet on 150 pound chlorine cylinder?

A

Open

77
Q

What level of CPC is required during the use of a chlorine institute emergency kit B?

A

1991

78
Q

What flooring kit should be used on a one ton cylinder

A

Kit B

79
Q

How does aqueous ammonia assist in locating a leak?

A

Creates a white cloud with the reaction

80
Q

Placement of a leaking valve shall be in what position and how does a technician get it into the position

A

Gas should be on the top and the technician can use the chlorine bar to roll the cylinder

81
Q

What is the first step that assist with the seating of the bonnet when using 100 pound cylinder

A

Scraping it clean

82
Q

Placement of the bar assembly shall be in what position?

A

Vertical

83
Q

What position should the hood valve be in while placement happens

A

Open

84
Q

After securing the yoke and chains the “hood valve” should be in what positions?

A

Closed & cap on

85
Q

What is the final step after using the chlorine kit be to ensure that he has proper placement?

A

Check for leaks

86
Q

What sections should be set up under hazard sector?

A

Research, recon, safety, D con, dressing, entry and back up, medical

HazMat 200 (4 decks)

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