HazMat Awareness and Operations Study Guide

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? 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 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 Recognizing the presence of Hazardous Materials - Answer - The most important part of assessment Chemical Name, Estimate of Quantity Released, Time and Duration of Release, Name and Phone #s of Contacts for Further Information - Answer - The information (to the extent known at the time) that should be provided during incident notifications True - Answer - True or False: Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III True - Answer - True or False: Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be exempted from reporting False - Answer - True or False: Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting requirements in regards to releases of hazardous substances Radioactive Yellow-III - Answer - The package label that indicates the highest radiation hazard Hazardous materials are used or stored on site - Answer - 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 - Answer - A major difference between a hazmat incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents: