Protective Actions

Question 1

_____ are those steps taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of dangerous goods.

Answer 1

Protective actions

Question 2

____ predicts the size of downwind areas which could be affected by a cloud of toxic gas.

Answer 2

Table 1

Question 3

_________ means to keep everybody away from the area if they are not directly involved in emergency response operations. This ___ task is done first to establish control over the area of operations. This is the first step for any protective actions that may follow.

Answer 3

Isolate hazard and deny entry

“Isolation”

Question 4

_____ means to move all people from a threatened area to a safer place.

Answer 4

Evacuate

Question 5

To perform an evacuation there must be enough time for ___, ____, and _____.

Answer 5

People to be warned, to get ready, and to leave an area

Question 6

If there is enough time, ____ is the best protective action.

Answer 6

Evacuation

Question 7

In-place protection may not be the best option if ______, ______, or _______.

Answer 7

The vapors are flammable, if it will take a long time for the gas to clear the area, or if buildings cannot be closed tightly