Hazmat Flashcards
DOT Hazard Class 2
-Gases
DOT Hazard Class 1
-Explosives
DOT Hazard Class 3
-Flammable Liquids
DOT Hazard Class 4
-Flammable Solids
DOT Hazard Class 5
-Oxides
DOT Hazard Class 6
-Toxins/Poison
DOT Hazard Class 7
-Radioactive
DOT Hazard Class 8
-Corrosives
DOT Hazard Class 9
-Misc.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) function?
-U.S. Federal Agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work related injury and illness.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) function?
-Creates and maintains private, copyrighted, standards and codes for usage and adoption by local governments.
Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) function?
-Assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
Department of Transportation (DOT) function?
-Which oversees interstate travel and is a federal agency.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) function?
-Is an agency of the U.S. federal government which was created for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.
Radioactive I
-0.5 mrem/hr @ package
Radioactive I
-0.5 mrem/hr @ package
Radioactive II
- 50 mrem/hr @ package
- 1 mrem/hr @ 3ft
Radioactive II
- 50 mrem/hr @ package
- 1 mrem/hr @ 3ft
Radioactive III
- 200 mrem/hr @ package
- 10 mrem/hr @ 3ft
Radioactive III
- 200 mrem/hr @ package
- 10 mrem/hr @ 3ft
What is Radiation?
-Radiation is the process of emitting electromagnetic energy. It can be ionizing or non-ionizing.
What is Radiation?
-Radiation is the process of emitting electromagnetic energy. It can be ionizing or non-ionizing.
Ionizing Radiation is?
-Releasing charged particles
-Includes: •X-rays
•Radiation emitted by radioactive materials
•The type of energy typically called “radiation”
Ionizing Radiation is?
-Releasing charged particles
-Includes: •X-rays
•Radiation emitted by radioactive materials
•The type of energy typically called “radiation”
Non-Ionizing Radiation is?
-Does not release charged particles
-Includes: •Ultraviolet/visible light
•Infrared light
•Microwaves
•Radio frequencies
•Very low frequency radiation
Non-Ionizing Radiation is?
-Does not release charged particles
-Includes: •Ultraviolet/visible light
•Infrared light
•Microwaves
•Radio frequencies
•Very low frequency radiation
ALPHA Radiation
- Slow speed
- Travels short distances(1-2 inches can be stopped by paper or skin)
- No skin penetration
- Internal Hazards
- Large, positively charged particle w/2 protons and 2 neutrons
ALPHA Radiation
- Slow speed
- Travels short distances(1-2 inches can be stopped by paper or skin)
- No skin penetration
- Internal Hazards
- Large, positively charged particle w/2 protons and 2 neutrons
BETA Radiation
- Faster speed
- Travels longer distances (10ft in air)
- Shallow skin penetration (minimal shielding, plastic, aluminum, turnouts)
- External and Internal Hazard (skin/eye hazard)
- Small, negatively charged particle
BETA Radiation
- Faster speed
- Travels longer distances (10ft in air)
- Shallow skin penetration (minimal shielding, plastic, aluminum, turnouts)
- External and Internal Hazard (skin/eye hazard)
- Small, negatively charged particle
GAMMA, X-RAYS
- Electromagnetic wave
- Travels several hundred feet
- Deep penetrating, whole body hazard
- Dense shielding (concrete, steel)
GAMMA, X-RAYS
- Electromagnetic wave
- Travels several hundred feet
- Deep penetrating, whole body hazard
- Dense shielding (concrete, steel)
Rad?
- Radiation Absorbed Dose
- Unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed by an object or person
Rad?
- Radiation Absorbed Dose
- Unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed by an object or person
Rem?
-Radiation Equivalent Man, measures dose and biological effects
Rem?
-Radiation Equivalent Man, measures dose and biological effects
Neutron
- A neutrally charged particle
- Can travel several hundred feet
- Deep penetrating, whole body hazard
- High hydrogen content shielding (plastic/water)
Neutron
- A neutrally charged particle
- Can travel several hundred feet
- Deep penetrating, whole body hazard
- High hydrogen content shielding (plastic/water)
Milli(m)
-1/1,000 (1 thousandth) of a unit
Milli(m)
-1/1,000 (1 thousandth) of a unit
Micro(u)
-1/1,000,000 (1 millionth) of a unit
Micro(u)
-1/1,000,000 (1 millionth) of a unit
3 States of Matter
-Solid, liquid, gas
Definition of Mass
-A measure of how much matter is in an object.
