Exam (elaborations) TCFP HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS

Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce is a definition for a: correct answer hazardous material When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination? correct answer Time, distance, shielding A reference book intended as a guide to aid emergency responders to guide quickly and identify specific hazards during the initial phase is the: correct answer DOT, Emergency Response Guidebook The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook are: correct answer health and fire, explosion The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of hazardous materials are called: correct answer protective actions The most important part of assessment is: correct answer recognizing the presence of hazardous materials Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard? correct answer Radioactive Yellow III Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: correct answerhazardous materials are used or stored on site A major difference between a hazardous materials incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents: correct answercan be more complex All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are: correct answerpressurized The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the: correct answerUnited Nations product identification number The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives: correct answergeneral hazard and degree of severity