Hazardous Materials and Explosives

Question 1

A ______________ material is any substance or material that possesses an unreasonable risk to health, safety of property, and/or the environment if it is not properly controlled during handling, storage, manufacture, processing, packaging use, disposal, or transportation.

Answer 1

Hazardous

Question 2

Which government agency regulates hazardous waste operations, regulations, and emergency response?

Answer 2

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA falls under the United States Department of Labor.

Question 3

NIMS

Answer 3

National Incident Management System

Question 4

ICS

Answer 4

Incident Command System

Question 5

_________ _________ ________ (___) allows LEOs to integrate with fire, rescue, and medical personnel in a smooth, effective manner.

Answer 5

Incident Command System

Question 6

_______ _____: The temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal or greater than atmospheric pressure.

Answer 6

Boiling point

Question 7

______ _____: The minimum temperature at which a liquid or volatile solid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near its surface.

Answer 7

Flash point

Question 8

________ ______: The weight of a given volume or gas compared to the weight of an equal volume of dry air at the same temperature and pressure.

Answer 8

Vapor density

Question 9

What are the 4 routes of entry?

Answer 9

(1) Ingestion
(2) Inhalation
(3) Injection
(4) Absorption

Question 10

A vapor density less than 1 indicates a vapor _______ than air.

Answer 10

Lighter

Question 11

What are the 6 clues?

Answer 11

Occupancy and location
Your senses
Container shapes
Placards, labels, and markings
Written resources
Driver Information

Question 12

A vapor density greater than 1 indicates a vapor _______ than air.

Answer 12

Heavier

Question 13

________ _________: The ratio of the density of a material to the density of some standard material at standard conditions of pressure and temperature.

Answer 13

Specific gravity

Question 14

_________ _______: Of long duration, or recurring over a period of time.

Answer 14

Chronic exposure

Question 15

What are the 4 types of shipping papers?

Answer 15

Bill of lading
Train list/consist
Air Bill
Dangerous cargo manifest

Question 16

Bill of lading refers to ____________ ____________.

Answer 16

Roadway shipping

Question 17

Train list/consist refers to ______ ___________.

Answer 17

Rail shipment

Question 18

Air bill refers to ________ __________.

Answer 18

Air shipment

Question 19

Dangerous cargo manifest

Answer 19

Waterway shipment

Question 20

_______ ________: Single exposure (dose) or several repeated exposures to a substance within a short period of time.

Answer 20

Acute exposure

Question 21

______ of _____: Refers to those pathways by which hazardous materials get into (or affect) the human body.

Answer 21

Routes of entry

Question 22

An ___ (________ ________ ________) is a 16-section info sheet provided by a chemical products manufacturer.

Answer 22

SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

Question 23

Who is regulates placards on motor vehicles?

Answer 23

DOT (department of transportation) System

Question 24

Class 1 Hazard:

Answer 24

Explosives

Question 25

Class 2 Hazard:

Answer 25

Gases

Question 26

Class 3 Hazard:

Answer 26

Flammable/combustible liquids

Question 27

Class 4 Hazard:

Answer 27

Flammable solids

Question 28

Class 5 Hazard:

Answer 28

Oxidizers

Question 29

Class 6 Hazard:

Answer 29

Poisonous and toxic substances

Question 30

Class 7 Hazard:

Answer 30

Radioactive

Question 31

Class 8 Hazard:

Answer 31

Corrosives

Question 32

Class 9 Hazard:

Answer 32

Misc. dangerous goods

Question 33

Unknown Universal Guide # in the Emergency Response Guidebook

Answer 33

Guide 111

Question 34

Explosives Guide # in the Emergency Response Guidebook

Answer 34

Guide 112

Question 35

Yellows pages are__________.

Answer 35

Numerical

Question 36

Blue pages are___________.

Answer 36

Alphabetical

Question 37

Green pages are ____________/_____________.

Answer 37

Isolation/distances

Question 38

What does the "D" stand for in D.E.C.I.D..E.?

Answer 38

Detect the presence of hazardous materials

Question 39

What are the approach considerations?

Answer 39

Geography, weather, exposure.

Question 40

What does the "E" stand for in D.E.C.I.D.E.? (1st E)

Answer 40

Estimate likely harm without intervention

Question 41

What does the "C" stand for in D.E.C.I.D..E.?

Answer 41

Choose response objectives

Question 42

What does the "I" stand for in D.E.C.I.D..E.?

Answer 42

Identify action options

Question 43

What does the "D" stand for in D.E.C.I.D.E.? (2nd D)

Answer 43

Do your best option

Question 44

What does the "E" stand for in D.E.C.I.D.E.? (2nd E)

Answer 44

Evaluate progress

Question 45

NFPA

Answer 45

National Fire Protection Association

Question 46

NFPA has marking system for ____ site installations. Is a marking required for transportation?

Answer 46

(1) Fixed (2) No.

Question 47

Who must you check with before routing non-radioactive hazardous material?

Answer 47

NC Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Section

Question 48

Molotov cocktail, propane tanks and crashing an airplane are examples of________ device.

Answer 48

Incendiary

Question 49

B N I C E

Answer 49

Biological Nuclear Incendiary Chemical Explosive

Question 50

Ammonium nitrate and fuel oil (ANFO), dynamite, C-4, vehicle bombs are examples of ______ devices.

Answer 50

Explosives

Question 51

T R A C E M

Answer 51

Thermal Radiological Asphyxiation Chemical Etiological (bacteria/virus") Mechanical

Question 52

Oxygen makes up __% of air.

Answer 52

21.

Question 53

Carbon monoxide changes your skin color to _______ _______.

Answer 53

Cherry red.

Question 54

Incident priorities

Answer 54

- Life safety - Incident stability - Property and environmental concerns

Question 55

Exposure= ________x________

Answer 55

Dose x Time

Question 56

- Exposure is ___________ affected. - Contamination is _______affected.

Answer 56

Externally Internally

Question 57

How much protection does level D uniform provide you?

Answer 57

None.

Question 58

Which suit level provides you with the most protection?

Answer 58

Level A.

Question 59

What are the 3 most important aspects of self-protection?

Answer 59

- Time - Distance - Shielding

Question 60

What are the 4 law enforcement response?

Answer 60

(1) Evacuation (2) Crime Scene Perimeter (3) Crowd control (4) Identify suspects, victims, and witnesses.

Question 61

What is the most important aspect in law enforcement response?

Answer 61

Isolation.

Question 62

What type of explosion is law enforcement most likely to encounter?

Answer 62

Chemical

Question 63

__________ _________ _________ (___) consists of an ignition source, a flammable combustible fuel: including kerosene, cigarette, and charcoal lighter fluid.

Answer 63

Improvised incendiary devices (IID).

Question 64

What should you do upon arrival of response scene?

Answer 64

Contact the person in charge.

Question 65

What is law enforcement's capacity regarding decisions?

Answer 65

Advisory

Question 66

Should an officer declare a scene safe?

Answer 66

No, they should only state nothing was found.

Question 67

If a suspects package is found, what should you do?

Answer 67

Leave it alone and notify the bomb squad.

Question 68

P.A.S.S.

Answer 68

Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

Question 69

Letter "_" within a green triangle. Ordinary combustible materials are involved. Examples wood, cloth, rubber, paper, and many plastics.

Answer 69

Class A Fires

Question 70

Letter "_" within a red square. Combustible or flammable liquids are involved.

Answer 70

Class B Fires

Question 71

Letter "_" within a blue circle. Energized electrical equipment are involved.

Answer 71

Class C Fires

Question 72

Letter "_" within a yellow star. Combustible metals are involved.

Answer 72

Class D Fires

Question 73

Letter "_" within a black hexagon. Cooking oils are involved.

Answer 73

Class K