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Hazardous Materials and Explosives Flashcards

1
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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.

A

Hazardous

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

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA falls under the United States Department of Labor.

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NIMS

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National Incident Management System

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ICS

A

Incident Command System

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5
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_________ _________ ________ (___) allows LEOs to integrate with fire, rescue, and medical personnel in a smooth, effective manner.

A

Incident Command System

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

A

Boiling point

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

A

Flash point

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________ ______: 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.

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Vapor density

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9
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What are the 4 routes of entry?

A

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

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10
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A vapor density less than 1 indicates a vapor _______ than air.

A

Lighter

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11
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What are the 6 clues?

A

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

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12
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A vapor density greater than 1 indicates a vapor _______ than air.

A

Heavier

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13
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________ _________: The ratio of the density of a material to the density of some standard material at standard conditions of pressure and temperature.

A

Specific gravity

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14
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_________ _______: Of long duration, or recurring over a period of time.

A

Chronic exposure

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15
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What are the 4 types of shipping papers?

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

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16
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Bill of lading refers to ____________ ____________.

A

Roadway shipping

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17
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Train list/consist refers to ______ ___________.

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Rail shipment

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18
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Air bill refers to ________ __________.

A

Air shipment

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19
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Dangerous cargo manifest

A

Waterway shipment

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20
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_______ ________: Single exposure (dose) or several repeated exposures to a substance within a short period of time.

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Acute exposure

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21
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______ of _____: Refers to those pathways by which hazardous materials get into (or affect) the human body.

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Routes of entry

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22
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An ___ (________ ________ ________) is a 16-section info sheet provided by a chemical products manufacturer.

A

SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

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23
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Who is regulates placards on motor vehicles?

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DOT (department of transportation) System

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24
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Class 1 Hazard:

A

Explosives

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25
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Class 2 Hazard:

A

Gases

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26
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Class 3 Hazard:

A

Flammable/combustible liquids

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27
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Class 4 Hazard:

A

Flammable solids

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28
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Class 5 Hazard:

A

Oxidizers

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29
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Class 6 Hazard:

A

Poisonous and toxic substances

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30
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Class 7 Hazard:

A

Radioactive

31
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Class 8 Hazard:

A

Corrosives

32
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Class 9 Hazard:

A

Misc. dangerous goods

33
Q

Unknown Universal Guide # in the Emergency Response Guidebook

A

Guide 111

34
Q

Explosives Guide # in the Emergency Response Guidebook

A

Guide 112

35
Q

Yellows pages are__________.

A

Numerical

36
Q

Blue pages are___________.

A

Alphabetical

37
Q

Green pages are ____________/_____________.

A

Isolation/distances

38
Q

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

A

Detect the presence of hazardous materials

39
Q

What are the approach considerations?

A

Geography, weather, exposure.

40
Q

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

A

Estimate likely harm without intervention

41
Q

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

A

Choose response objectives

42
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What does the “I” stand for in D.E.C.I.D..E.?

A

Identify action options

43
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What does the “D” stand for in D.E.C.I.D.E.?
(2nd D)

A

Do your best option

44
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What does the “E” stand for in D.E.C.I.D.E.?
(2nd E)

A

Evaluate progress

45
Q

NFPA

A

National Fire Protection Association

46
Q

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

A

(1) Fixed
(2) No.

47
Q

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

A

NC Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Section

48
Q

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

A

Incendiary

49
Q

B
N
I
C
E

A

Biological
Nuclear
Incendiary
Chemical
Explosive

50
Q

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

A

Explosives

51
Q

T
R
A
C
E
M

A

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

52
Q

Oxygen makes up __% of air.

A

21.

53
Q

Carbon monoxide changes your skin color to _______ _______.

A

Cherry red.

54
Q

Incident priorities

A
  • Life safety
  • Incident stability
  • Property and environmental concerns
55
Q

Exposure= ________x________

A

Dose x Time

56
Q
  • Exposure is ___________ affected.
  • Contamination is _______affected.
A

Externally
Internally

57
Q

How much protection does level D uniform provide you?

A

None.

58
Q

Which suit level provides you with the most protection?

A

Level A.

59
Q

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

A
  • Time
  • Distance
  • Shielding
60
Q

What are the 4 law enforcement response?

A

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

61
Q

What is the most important aspect in law enforcement response?

A

Isolation.

62
Q

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

A

Chemical

63
Q

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

A

Improvised incendiary devices (IID).

64
Q

What should you do upon arrival of response scene?

A

Contact the person in charge.

65
Q

What is law enforcement’s capacity regarding decisions?

A

Advisory

66
Q

Should an officer declare a scene safe?

A

No, they should only state nothing was found.

67
Q

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

A

Leave it alone and notify the bomb squad.

68
Q

P.A.S.S.

A

Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep

69
Q

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

A

Class A Fires

70
Q

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

A

Class B Fires

71
Q

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

A

Class C Fires

72
Q

Letter “_” within a yellow star. Combustible metals are involved.

A

Class D Fires

73
Q

Letter “_” within a black hexagon. Cooking oils are involved.

A

Class K

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