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Hazmat IC Exam Answer Key | Exam Solutions A+ Quality Permeation - answer - the process of molecular penetration of gases, vapours or fluids through the material membrane of a solid; Shows no signs of damage Degradation - answer - The fabric can become physically damaged. It can rip, tear, or come in contact with abrasive surfaces. CPC can also degrade through age or improper storage, causing it to become brittle and cracked. To be an Incident Commander (IC), you must meet the following requirements: - answer - · be certified as an Operations-level responder · meet federal, state, and local requirements of the: - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · meet other appropriate state, local, or provincial occupational health and safety regulatory requirements As the IC, you must establish control of the incident scene and isolate people from potential harm. To do these things: - answer - · assume command and establish control of the incident scene — and transfer command if appropriate · establish an incident command post (ICP) · assure the safe approach and positioning of emergency response resources at the incident scene · establish staging as a method of controlling arriving resources · create an isolation perimeter around the incident scene · institute hazard control zones to assure a safe work area for emergency responders and supporting resources · size up the need for immediate rescue and implement initial public protective actions Incidents involving hazardous materials are always dangerous; multiple factors may combine that can instantaneously change the course of an incident. Your responsibilities include: - answer - · collecting and interpreting hazard and response information · evaluating risks · estimating the potential outcomes within the endangered area · identifying strategic goals and tactical objectives · planning response operations within the capabilities and competencies of available personnel, personal protective equipment (PPE), and control equipment · ensuring the development of a site safety plan Site safety plan considerations include: - answer - site description entry objectives on-site organization on-site control hazard evaluation personal protective equipment on-site work plans communication procedures decontamination procedures site safety and health plan As the Incident Commander, you must: - answer - · implement an ICS, including specified procedures for notifying and using outside resources (e.g., private, state, and federal government personnel) · direct these resources and provide management overview, technical review, and logistical support · provide a focal point for information transfer to media and local elected officials through the ICS structure You have responded to an incident on a busy interstate involving a leaking MC-307/DOT-407 cargo tank truck. Identify THREE responsibilities of the Incident Commander. - answer - · establish command of the incident scene · estimate the potential outcomes within the endangered area · implement the Incident Command System As an Incident Commander, your four major priorities are to: - answer - 1. Provide for responder safety 2. Protect and remove endangered employees and the public 3. Control the problem 4. Conserve property and limit environmental damage One way to maintain a flexible approach to decision making is to: - answer - · use feedback from key personnel to revise your decisions and strategies. The incident occurred approximately 30 minutes ago. Select the responder graphic on the right to hear an update of the situation. Then, decide what to do. - answer - · Get more information about the chemicals involved and the nature of the reaction. As an Incident Commander, you should be concerned with each of the following as a liability problem EXCEPT: - answer - . following the standard operating procedures reviewed within


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