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HAZMAT Awareness Level Test Flashcards

1
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Which responder level is trained to enter heavily contaminated areas for the purpose of stopping a hazardous materials release?

A

TECHNICIAN

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Which committees gather and disseminate information about hazardous materials to the public?

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LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEPC)

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When does the response to a hazardous materials incident begin?

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WITH LEARNING ABOUT THE REGULATIONS, AGENCIES INVOLVED, AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS IN THE JURISDICTION

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What information does the ERG provide to awareness level hazardous materials personnel when responding to an incident?

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INITIAL ACTIONS TO TAKE AT A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT

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5
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What is the acronym for the OSHA federal document containing hazardous materials response competencies?

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HAZWOPER

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What is the first defense against danger for a fire fighter when responding to a hazardous materials incident?

A

RECOGNITION AND AWARENESS OF THE SITUATION

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7
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What is the term for any material that possesses unreasonable risk to human health, safety, or the environment?

A

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

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8
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What law requires businesses to handle chemical report type, quantity, and storage methods to the local fire department?

A

EPCRA

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9
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What level of hazardous materials training enables individuals on scene only to recognize a potential hazardous materials incident, isolate, and deny entry to other responders and the public, evacuate persons in danger, and take defensive actions?

A

AWARENESS

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10
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Which federal agency enforces and publicizes laws and regulations governing transportation of goods?

A

DOT

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Which federal agency regulates and governs issues related to hazardous materials in the environment?

A

EPA

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12
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Which level receives more advanced hazardous materials training than the technician level?

A

SPECIALIST

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s definition of hazardous materials specifies three entities against which a hazardous material poses an unreasonable risk. Which of the following is one of these entities?

A

a. Newly arriving emergency personnel
b. Drivers and handlers of the material
c. Receivers and shippers
d. THE ENVIRONMENT

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What dictates the actions taken at a hazardous materials incident?

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THE CHEMICAL INVOLVED

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15
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A thick glass carboy protected by a wooden or foam crate will typically contain:

A

STRONG ACIDS

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16
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Closed-head drums have a permanently attached lids with one or more small openings. What are these small openings called?

A

BUNGS

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17
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For air transportation, where would a fire fighter locate the air bill?

A

COCKPIT

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18
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If the load contains more than one hazard class, what type of placard might be used during transport?

A

DANGEROUS

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In the yellow- and blue-bordered sections of the ERG, how are materials that are included in the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Distances Identified?

A

THEY ARE HIGHLIGHTED

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20
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Materials are listed in the green section of the ERG because of their:

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TOXICITY

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21
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On an NFPA 704 symbol, what does a “W” with a slash through it indicate?

A

WATER REACTIVE

22
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On an NFPA 704 symbol, what number indicates the greatest hazard?

A

4

23
Q

Pipeline warning signs include a warning symbol, the pipeline owner’s name, and a(n):

A

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER

24
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What does the blue diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate?

A

HEALTH HAZARD

25
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What does the R stand for in ERG?

A

RESPONSE

26
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What does the red diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate?

A

FLAMMABILITY

27
Q

Where must placards be located on highway transport vehicles, railcars, and other forms of transportation carrying hazardous materials?

A

ALL FOUR SIDES

28
Q

Which of the following is a significant drawback to using the senses to detect the presence of hazardous materials?

A

THEIR USE INVOLVES POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO THE HAZARD

29
Q

Which of the following is the best source of basic information about the chemical make-up of a substance, the potential hazards it presents, appropriate first aid, and other pertinent safe-handling data?

A

SAFETY DATA SHEET

30
Q

Which section of the ERG would a fire fighter use when he or she knows the chemical identification number of the hazardous material?

A

YELLOW

31
Q

What is the Department of Transportation’s hazard class for explosives?

A

CLASS 1

32
Q

What is the Department of Transportation’s hazard class for flammable liquids?

A

CLASS 3

33
Q

What is the Department of Transportation’s hazard class for toxic substances?

A

6

34
Q

What is the first priority on any hazardous materials incident?

A

SAFETY OF RESPONDERS

35
Q

What is the term for gaseous substances that have been chilled until they liquefy?

A

CRYOGEN

36
Q

What is the term for shipping documentation carried on road and highway transportation vehicles?

A

BILL OF LADING

37
Q

What is the term for the process by which chemicals are brought into the body through an open cut?

A

INJECTION

38
Q

What kind of container holds from 5 to 15 gallons of corrosive liquid?

A

CARBOY

39
Q

The military hazardous/WMD marking system is based on __________ hazards.

A

DETONATION AND FIRE

40
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What does the yellow diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate?

A

INSTIBILITY

41
Q

What is the maximum design pressure, in pounds per square inch, for a large, fixed-site, compressed-gas cylinder?

A

5000 OR MORE

42
Q

What is the term for shipping documentation carried on marine vessels?

A

MANIFEST

43
Q

Which section of the ERG contains the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances?

A

GREEN

44
Q

Which statement about drum construction is correct?

A

a. Regulations pertaining to drum construction vary by state.
b. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health establishes specifications for drum construction.
c. By internationally treaty, al drums everywhere are made of the same materials and in the same way.
d. CONSTRUCTION IS DETERMINED BY THE TYPE OF MATERIAL IT WILL CONTAIN

45
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Compliance with the standards of the _________ is voluntary.

A

a. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
b. Department of Transportation
c. Environmental Protection Agency
d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

46
Q

Each U.S. state has the right to adopt and supersede safety and health regulations put forth by federal OSHA. The states that choose that option are:

A

STATE-PLAN STATES

47
Q

Hazardous materials response agencies should focus incident-planning activities on ____________ hazards in the jurisdiction.

A

TARGET

48
Q

How are standards for hazardous materials developed?

A

THEY ARE ISSUED BY NONFOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SUCH AS NFPA

49
Q

In general, which type of incident requires the most time, planning, and forethought?

A

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT WITH RESCUE

50
Q

____________ was created as a method and standard practice for a local community to understand and be aware of the chemical hazards in the community.

A

SARA

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