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Time, Distance, Shielding
When dealing with a radiation incident involving a leak or spill, what
exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize
radioactive contamination?
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in
the United States
Health and Fire/Explosion
The 2 types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency
Response Guidebook
Protective Actions
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
Recognizing the presence of Hazardous Materials
The most important part of assessment
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Chemical Name, Estimate of Quantity Released, Time and Duration of
Release, Name and Phone #s of Contacts for Further Information
The information (to the extent known at the time) that should be
provided during incident notifications
True
True or False: Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the
extremely hazardous substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III
True
True or False: Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a
fixed facility may be exempted from reporting
False
True or False: Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting
requirements in regards to releases of hazardous substances
Radioactive Yellow-III
The package label that indicates the highest radiation hazard
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Hazardous materials are used or stored on site
Federal OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 ad several states require that local
establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when:
Can Be More Complex
A major difference between a hazmat incident and other types of
emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents:
Pressurized
All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type
of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are:
UN product identification number
The 4-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a
tank car is the :
General hazard and degree of severity
The NFPA 704 system for identifying hazardous materials gives:
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Severe
A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 system indicates that
there is ______ risk in this category from the chemical involved
Special Hazards
A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is
used to indicate:
White
The fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the _____
quadrant of the NFPA 704 system
1000 lbs
For materials in Hazard Class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if
the gross weight is in excess of:
Giving the UN hazard class number
UN/DOT placards indicate general hazard recognition by:
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Time, Distance, Shielding
When dealing with a radiation incident involving a leak or spill, what
exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize
radioactive contamination?
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in
the United States
Health and Fire/Explosion
The 2 types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency
Response Guidebook
Protective Actions
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
Recognizing the presence of Hazardous Materials
The most important part of assessment
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Chemical Name, Estimate of Quantity Released, Time and Duration of
Release, Name and Phone #s of Contacts for Further Information
The information (to the extent known at the time) that should be
provided during incident notifications
True
True or False: Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the
extremely hazardous substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III
True
True or False: Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a
fixed facility may be exempted from reporting
False
True or False: Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting
requirements in regards to releases of hazardous substances
Radioactive Yellow-III
The package label that indicates the highest radiation hazard
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Hazardous materials are used or stored on site
Federal OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 ad several states require that local
establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when:
Can Be More Complex
A major difference between a hazmat incident and other types of
emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents:
Pressurized
All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type
of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are:
UN product identification number
The 4-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a
tank car is the :
General hazard and degree of severity
The NFPA 704 system for identifying hazardous materials gives:
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Severe
A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 system indicates that
there is ______ risk in this category from the chemical involved
Special Hazards
A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is
used to indicate:
White
The fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the _____
quadrant of the NFPA 704 system
1000 lbs
For materials in Hazard Class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if
the gross weight is in excess of:
Giving the UN hazard class number
UN/DOT placards indicate general hazard recognition by:
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