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How do you correctly identify a hazardous material's classification in a chemical spill scenario?
A) Check the label for color-coded codes
B) Use the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) diamond
✔✔C) Refer to the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
D) Ask the chemical manufacturer directly
What is the first step in responding to a hazardous materials spill?
A) Alerting the general public
B) Containing the spill without any protective gear
✔✔C) Ensuring personal safety and using the appropriate protective equipment
D) Reporting the spill to local news outlets
What does the term "IDLH" stand for in hazardous material environments?
A) Instant Danger Life Hoses
✔✔B) Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
C) Individual Danger Level Hazard
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,D) Irregular Danger Level High
When dealing with a chemical burn, what is the first action to take?
A) Apply ointment immediately
B) Apply ice to cool the burn
✔✔C) Rinse the affected area with cool water for at least 10 minutes
D) Wrap the wound with a bandage
What is the primary goal in decontamination procedures during hazardous material exposure?
✔✔A) To remove or neutralize contaminants to prevent further harm
B) To prevent the spread of the contamination
C) To assess the damage caused by the spill
D) To provide comfort to the affected individuals
Which of the following is the most important when assessing the toxicity of a chemical?
A) The color of the chemical
✔✔B) The chemical's exposure route (inhalation, ingestion, skin contact)
C) The smell of the chemical
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,D) The packaging of the chemical
What is the role of the "buddy system" in hazardous material response situations?
A) To provide emotional support
✔✔B) To ensure no one is left behind during evacuation or decontamination
C) To divide responsibilities equally
D) To monitor radio communication
What does the "safety data sheet" (SDS) provide for hazardous chemicals?
✔✔A) Information on the chemical's properties, hazards, and safety precautions
B) Instructions on how to store chemicals
C) Directions for disposing of the chemicals
D) An inventory of the chemicals present
How is a biological hazard typically transmitted?
A) By physical contact only
✔✔B) Through air, water, and direct contact with infected individuals
C) By exposure to sunlight
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, D) Through electrical conductors
In the case of a toxic chemical ingestion, what should be done immediately?
✔✔A) Call Poison Control or a healthcare professional for advice
B) Force the person to vomit
C) Give them something to drink to dilute the chemical
D) Apply a cold compress to the person's head
Personal protective equipment greatly
a. increases accidents.
b. decreases accidents.
c. increases the cost of protection.
d. decreases the cost of protection. ✔✔decreases accidents.
AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction, chapter 7, provides
guidance for
a. respiratory protection program.
b. fixed and portable ladder usage.
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