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HAZMAT Competencies Flashcards

1
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10 step skill sheet to ID HM and WMD

A

1)ID appropriate PPE and approach the scene
2)Detect presence of HM by examining initial
dispatch info, preplans, occupancy, location,
container shape, markings, color, or
environmental indicators
3)Survey from a safe location(uphill/upwind)
4)ID sources for obtaining for obtaining names
of UN/North America ID # for types of placards
associated with HM in facilities and
transportation.
5)Request additional resources/recommend
approach routes
6)Locate guide # in ERG
7)Large vs Small spill (55Gal/660#)
8)ID initial isolation/protective action distances
9)ID primary/secondary hazards
10)ID emergency response actions for public
safety, protective clothing, evacuation,
fire, spill, or leak.

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2
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8 things to look and examining for when

detecting HM

A

1) initial dispatch info
2) preplans
3) occupancy
4) location
5) container shape
6) markings
7) color
8) environmental indicators

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3
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large spill =

A

> 55 gallons for a liquid

>660 # for a solid

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4
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small spill =

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<660 # for a solid

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5
Q

TIH hazards are noted by an _______ and are

located on what page #?

A

asterisk

303?

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6
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green pages =

A

initial isolation/protective action distances

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7
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yellow pages =

A

ID #

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8
Q

blue pages =

A

Name

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9
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orange pages =

A

guide pages

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10
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8 step skill sheet for Emergency Decon

A

1)ID appropriate PPE and safe approach
2)Initiate the ICS
3)Detect the presence of HM
4)Safely remove the victim from contaminated
area
5)Remove contaminated clothing
6)Wash victim with copious amounts of water
7)Move victim to clean area and assess for
injury or exposure
8)Communicate the victim’s status and the
operation through the chain of command

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11
Q

7 step skill sheet for setting up for Technical

Decon

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1)determine proper placement of decon
corridor based on wind conditions, slope,
and terrain.
2)set up a foundation(2 tarps/8 stanchions
5 cones/caution tape)
3)set up gross decon(1 pool/2 waffle boards/
1 mat/1 shower)
4)set up wash and rinse area(2nd pool/2
waffle boards/2 mats)
5)set up equipment for 1st tarp(brush, wand,
bucket, exit mat for 2nd pool)
6)set up equipment for 2nd tarp(2 chairs/
containment drum)
7)set up water supply(1.5” hose from manifold
to the shower and 1 line to the wand)

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12
Q

3 things used to guide your placement of the

tech decon corridor

A

wind conditions, slope, and terrain

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13
Q

tech decon foundation includes ______

A

2 tarps
8 stanchions
5 cones
caution tape

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14
Q

tech decon gross decon includes ______

A

1 pool
2 waffle boards
1 mat
1 shower

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15
Q

tech decon wash and rinse area includes

A

1 pool
2 waffle boards
2 mats

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16
Q

tech decon for 1st tarp includes _____

A

brush
wand
bucket
exit mat

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17
Q

tech decon for 2nd tarp includes _____

A

2 chairs

containment drum

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18
Q

tech decon for water supply includes _____

A

1.5” line
manifold
1 line to the wand

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19
Q

8 step skill sheet for use of the Canberra

UltraRadiac-Plus Personal Radiation Monitor

A

1)verbalize that batteries are not stored in unit
2)place batteries in unit and turn on
3)determine the background radiation
4)clear the accumulated dose
5)put unit in source finder mode
6)determine which example has a radiological
source and verbalize the rate
7)check your stay time
8)turn unit off, remove batteries

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20
Q

At what level are 1st responders trained to be able to implement the planned response to mitigate or control a release from a safe distance (initiate defensive actions to lessen the harmful incident) and keep it from spreading?

A

operations level

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21
Q

Pipeline markers in the US include _____

A

information describing the transported

commodity

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22
Q

Which section of the orange pages provides general information regarding immediate isolation of the incident site and recommended type of protective clothing and resp. protection?

A

public safety section

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23
Q

Which of the following statements regarding the

detection of reactives is MOST accurate?

A

there is no meter or device designed to detect

reactive materials

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24
Q

Which of the following involves documenting the incident and using this information to evaluate the response?

A

termination

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25
Q

Incident management systems enable emergency personnel to effectively manage _____

A

any emergency incident

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26
Q

vapor pressure can be viewed as the measure

of the tendency of a substance to _____

A

evaporate

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27
Q

which of the following is true of blood agents?

A

they interfere with the body’s ability to use O2

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28
Q

Which of the following items is LEAST likely to affect rescue and recovery ops?

A

possibility of property damage by rescue ops

29
Q

Which of the following is a responder’s responsibility at rescue operations?

A

operate within the structure of the ICS

30
Q

Which of the following statements regarding

pressure tank cars is MOST accurate?

A

their fittings are out of sight and inside protective

housings on the top of the tank

31
Q

the General Hazardous Materials Behavior Model (GEBMO) explains that all HM incidents _____

A

have common elements

32
Q

Which of the following may be used to order an evacuation?

A

sound audible warning devices

33
Q

SOPs for response to illicit labs need to follow rules established by _____

A

OSHA 1910.120

34
Q

During which response phase are life safety objectives met?

A

operational

35
Q

Which spill control tactic is only used on water-soluble gases?

A

dissolution

36
Q

Sterilization is an example of _____

A

chemical decontamination

37
Q

In order to protect the environment, all released materials and runoff need to be confined until _____

A

their effect can be determined

38
Q

Which of the following mechanical hazards is the result of an explosion, bomb, or IED?

A

striking hazards

39
Q

Which blood agent dissolves readily in organic solvents?

A

cyanogen chloride

40
Q

What common ingredient is found at explosives labs?

A

acetone

41
Q

What is a limitation of oxidizer detectors?

A

responder must be in close proximity

42
Q

Fluoroprotein foam maintains _____

A

low viscosity at low temps

43
Q

Which of the following is minimum monitoring and detection equipment for illicit labs?

A

oxygen meter

44
Q

Chemical Abstract Service Numbers are assigned to which of the following products?

A

polymers

45
Q

What terms are used to define capacity by the US DOT?

A

bulk and non-bulk

46
Q

Which of the following statements regarding pre-determined procedures is MOST accurate?

A

the principles are similar for every determined procedure

47
Q

What type of breach occurs when a crack grows rapidly and breaks the container into 2 or more relatively large pieces?

A

runaway cracking

48
Q

Which of the following is a function of the IC at a Hazmat incident?

A

establish a site safety plan

49
Q

Which of the following circumstances calls for defensive operations?

A

responders have the training and equipment
necessary to confine the incident to the area
of origin

50
Q

IEDs are typically categorized by their _____

A

container

51
Q

In the event of a _____ , isolation and containment issues will primarily deal with managing infected victims.

A

covert attack

52
Q

Which of the following statements regarding high temperature protective clothing is MOST accurate?

A

it is designed for short-term, high temp exposures

53
Q

Which of the following is a duty of law enforcement at illicit labs?

A

rendering safe all explosive ordnance or booby traps

54
Q

Which of the following gases that displace oxygen necessary for breathing?

A

simple asphyxiants

55
Q

Protection of property and the environment is what type of control tactic?

A

defensive

56
Q

Which of the following NRF groups is responsible for coordinating federal assistance and supporting incident management activities locally?

A

unified coordination group

57
Q

Which of the following chemicals comprise the largest usage class in the industry?

A

corrosives

58
Q

The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) requires the signal word “warning” to indicate which degree of hazard?

A

moderate hazards such as significant health

effects

59
Q

In which type of tech decon does the HM interact with the surface of a sorbent material?

A

adsorption

60
Q

According to GEBMO, which of the following is a question that should be asked by first responders at hazmat incidents?

A

how long will the incident last?

61
Q

Some of the more widely used specialized marking systems for HM used in North America include_____

A

all of the above

NFPA 704/API/ISO

62
Q

Which of the following provide full body protection against fragmentation, overpressure, impact, and heat?

A

bomb disposal suits

63
Q

What effect does fire control have on the damage, harm, and effect of fire at HM incidents?

A

minimizes all aspects

64
Q

Which of the following statements regarding PAPRS is MOST accurate?

A

they offer a greater degree of safety than standard APRs

65
Q

Which of the following is commonly used to chemically degrade a HM?

A

isopropyl alcohol

66
Q

Which actions should be taken by all agencies that have jurisdictional responsibility at a multi-jurisdictional incident?

A

ensure integrated tactical operations

67
Q

Initial isolation distances will always be at least _____.

A

100’/30m

68
Q

Which IMS hazmat position supervises all companies and personnel operating in the hazardous area?

A

entry leader

69
Q

Which type of tech decon reduces the # of microorganisms to a safe level?

A

sanitization

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