HazMat Awareness and Operations Study Guide Terms And Explanations( With Complete Solution Rated)

HazMat Awareness and Operations Study Guide Terms And Explanations( With Complete Solution Rated) Hazardous Materials Answer: 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 Time, Distance, Shielding Answer: When dealing with a radiation incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination? time, distance, half-life ionizing radiation, non-iondizing radiation, half life time, distance, shielding alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Answer: A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the United States Health and Fire/Explosion Answer: The 2 types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook reactivity, solubility spill, leak corrosive, flammable health,fire/explosion Protective Actions Answer: The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving release of hazardous materials protective actions. isolating the hazard area and denying entry. evacuation procedures. protect in place procedures. Recognizing the presence of Hazardous Materials Answer: The most important part of assessment: calling for help to mitigate the incident recognizing the presence of hazardous materials determine appropriate actions by ERG securing the area of the emergency