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Question 1

The Hazardous material Tech course is designed to meet the performance objectives outlined by:

Answer 1

NFPA 472 and CFR Part 1910.120

Question 2

What are the 3 major objectives to meet the goals of the Haz mat tech:

Answer 2

Analyze
Plan
Implement

Question 3

“Cradle to Grave”

Answer 3

RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976)

Question 4

This Act established the federal effort in regulating solid and hazard waste management:

Answer 4

RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976)

Question 5

This Act established the Superfund hazardous substances clean-up program.

Answer 5

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
(CERCLA)

Question 6

This Act Requires OSHA to establish health and safety standards for workers who handle/respond to chemical emergencies.

Answer 6

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act 1986

SARA

Question 7

This Act requires Emergency Planning and Community right to know and a contingency plan for hazardous substances.

Answer 7

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act 1986

SARA

Question 8

DOT Hazardous Materials definition found in _____ CFR

Answer 8

49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations)

Question 9

Hazardous Materials definition:

Answer 9

Material that has been deemed by Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing a risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce

Question 10

OSHA’s definition of Hazardous Substance can be found in _____ CFR

Answer 10

29 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations)

Question 11

Hazardous Material is defined by what Federal department?

Answer 11

DOT

Question 12

Hazardous Substance definition (OSHA):

Answer 12

Any Substance that an exposure to which results or may result in adverse effects on health or safety of employees

Question 13

EPA’s definition of Hazardous Substance can be found in _____ CFR

Answer 13

40 CFR

Question 14

Hazardous Substance definition (EPA):

Answer 14

Any substance listed in 40 CFR table, when released into the environment above a certain amount, must e reported and if there is a threat to the environment federal may be involved.

Question 15

WMD Deffinition

Answer 15

Any weapon designated or intended to cause death o serious bodily harm through the release, dissemination or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals; any weapon involving a biological agent, toxin or vector.

Question 16

Code of Virginia Title 44

Answer 16

substances or materials which may pose unreasonable risk to health, safety, property or the environment when used, transported, stored or disposed of.

Question 17

HAZWOPER

Answer 17

The safety and security of response personnel in an area of emergency response site should be the primary concern for IC. The use of a site safety plan could greatly assist in assuring the safety and health of responders on site.

Question 18

Emergency Response Program to Hazardous Substance Releases ______ CFR:

Answer 18

29 CFR 1910

Question 19

Elements of an emergency response plan

Answer 19

Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties
Personnel roles, lines of authority, training, and communications
Emergency recognitiion and prevention
Safe distances and places of refuge
Site security and control
Evacuation routes and procedures
Decon
Emergency Medical Treatment
EMergency alerting and response procedures
Critique of response and follow up
PPE and emergency equipment

Question 20

Who is responsible for creating and implementing an IAP:

Answer 20

IC

Question 21

Who is responsible for developing and implementing the Hazardous Material Tactical and Safety Plan?

Answer 21

Hazardous Material Branch Director

Question 22

What should be developed for each incident prior to the implementation of entry-level tactical control operations>

Answer 22

Hazardous Materials Tactical and Safety Plan

Question 23

Components of the Hazardous Materials Tactical and Safety Plan

Answer 23

Site Map
Hazard Analysis
Safety and Health Considerations
Tactical Objectives
Scene Control Zones
Tactical Command Structure
Site Communications
Hazard Monitoring
PPE
Decon

Question 24

ICS Functional Elements:

Answer 24

Command
Finance
Ops
Logistics
Planning

Question 25

This person is responsible for dealing with all tactical operations involving hazardous Materials at an incident

Answer 25

Hazmat Branch Director

Question 26

Hazmat Branch Director

Answer 26

• Reports to Operations Section Chief or the IC

- Is responsible for the implementation of the IAP that deals with the tactical control of the hazmat.

Question 27

Hazmat Safety Officer

Answer 27

• Reports to the Incident Safety Officer

- coordinates safety related activities relating to the hazmat branch and advises of all aspects of health and safety.

Question 28

Site Control Supervisor

Answer 28

• Reports to Hazmat Branch Director
• Is responsible for the establishment of the control zones and control of the movement of all people and equipment in the designated areas controlling contaminants

Question 29

Research Supervisor

Answer 29

• Reports to HBD

- provides technical info and advice relative to the chemical hazard

Question 30

Entry Supervisor

Answer 30

• Reports to HBD

- responsible for the overall entry operations in the Hot Zone

Question 31

Decon Supervisor

Answer 31

• Reports to HBD

- is responsible for all decon functions and communications with other supervisors regarding personnel needing decon.

Question 32

Material that has been deemed by Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing a risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce

Answer 32

Hazmat Definition