Hazmat Chapter 37 Flashcards
NFPA 1072 defines _________ as “the procedures, techniques, and methods used in the mitigation of hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents, including containment, extinguishment, and confinement.”
Control
_________ refers to actions that stop the hazardous material from leaking or escaping its container.
Containment
________ is the process whereby a spongy material (soil or loose absorbents such as vermiculite, clay, or peat moss) or specially designed spill pads are used to soak up a liquid hazardous material.
Absorption
________ minimizes the spread of liquid spills, but it is effective only on flat surfaces.
Absorption
What are two drawbacks to using absorption techniques?
- Being in close proximity to the spilled material.
2. Adding volume to the spill.
The opposite of absorption is _________ .
Adsorption
In ________, the contaminant adheres to the surface of an added material.
Adsorption
________ is a containment technique that is used when liquid is flowing in a natural channel or depression and its progress can be stopped by blocking the channel.
Damming
A ______ ______ is placed across a small stream or ditch to completely stop the flow of materials through the channel.
Complete Dam
A ______ dam is used to contain materials heavier than water (specific gravity > 1).
Overflow
An _________ dam is used to contain materials lighter than water (specific gravity < 1).
Underflow
________ is the placement of a selected material such as sand, dirt, loose absorbent, or concrete to form a barrier that will keep a hazardous material (in liquid form) from entering an unwanted area or to hold the material in a specific location.
Diking
______ is the addition of water or another substance to weaken the strength or concentration of a hazardous material (typically a corrosive).
Dilution
______ techniques in general are intended to redirect the flow of a liquid away from an endangered area to an area where it will have less impact.
Diversion
______ is the process of creating a defined area to hold hazardous materials.
Retention
A protective action that should always be considered–especially with transportation emergencies or incidents at fixed facilities–is the identification and isolation of the ______ _______ ______-______.
Remote Valve shut-off
What class poisons do MC-306/DOT 406 carry?
Class B Poisons
How many gallons of product at atmospheric pressure can an MC-306/DOT 406 cargo tank carries?
9200 gallons
MC-307/DOT 407 carries chemicals that are transported at low pressure, such as flammable and combustible liquids as well as mild corrosives and poisons. How many gallons or product can they carry?
7000 gallons
_____-____ cargo tanks carry compressed liquefied gases such as anhydrous ammonia, propane, butane, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
MC-331
MC-331 cargo tanks have a carrying capacity between _____ and _____ gallons.
2,500; 11,500