HazMat 1

Question 1

LPG Fire and Emergency: Keep everyone not actually engaged in ops, at least _’

Answer 1

At least 1000’ from front and rear of tank and 500’ from sides

Question 2

Can Propane BLEVE

Answer 2

Great possibility that a cylinder involved in a fire will BLEVE. A satisfactory performance of a relief valve cannot prevent a BLEVE. Propane is a liquefied gas stored in cylinders and remains under pressure and in liquid form in the container

Question 3

Can Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) BLEVE

Answer 3

CNG cylinders are subject to failure, but NOT to BLEVE because they do not contain liquid.

Question 4

Methanol fires: Can all types of foam be used?

Answer 4

Methanol is destructive to ordinary foam. Alcohol foam must be used. For small fires Type B Dry Chem is adequate; Purple K is most effective of the dry chem agents

Question 5

LPG 4 digit number on diamond shaped placard, and single digit DOT Haz Mat class 
A. 1075, 2   B. 1075, 3   C. 1971, 2   D. 1971, 3

Answer 5

A

Question 6

Large of amount of water to dilute Methanol rendering it non-flammable. Methanol must be reduced below _% to be effective
A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40

Answer 6

B