USCG HAZWOPER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS

USCG HAZWOPER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS Moving horizontally to plumes of smoke or chemical clouds is the safest way to avoid them. False Basic emergency response training includes... All of the above Which of the following steps are used in the evacuation/refuge process? Select all that apply. Select all 4 choices Which of the following regulations includes a provision known as the Community Right to Know act, which requires all businesses to provide the government with detailed information about the hazardous materials with which they work? (SARA) Superfund amendments and reauthorization act If you discover a hazardous materials release, you should immediately notify the Sector Command Center and/or the National response center. True When the result of the calculation using the Severity, Probability, Exposure (SPE) model approaches 100, what is the suggested guidance? Discontinue, stop Which of the following lists specific chemical, physical, and biological data? CHRIS manual One of the key questions that must be answered before deploying to a hazardous materials site is, "What is the current health status of victims?" Which of the following is NOT an element needed to determine their current health status? Damage to marine environment Which piece of PPE can help prevent exposure and protect responders against chemical and physical hazards? All of the above During pre-mission planning, which of the following is NOT an element in determining, "What can be done?" Potential for large scale media coverage Which term is used by the DOT to refer to a liquid that has a flash point greater than 141 degrees F and less than 200 degrees F? Combustible Toxic chemical agents produce incapacitation, serious injury, or death. These agents include choking, blister, nerve, and blood agents. True In high concentrations, which of the following can irritate the upper respiratory tract and the skin and sometimes cause nausea and vomiting? Irritants Which term is used to describe a chemical that supplies its own oxygen and helps other combustible material burn more readily? Oxidizer Benzene has a specific gravity of 0.88. If it was spilled in a river, what would it do? Float on the top of the water. Which of the following is a fire or explosion hazard associated with Sodium Perborate Monohydrate? These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. Which of the following is the primary health hazard associated with the hazardous material identified by the label displayed here.... Diamond shape, white top, red bottom, flame on top, 3194, 4 Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gasses. Which of the following external warning signs of a possible hazardous materials release can be identifies when examining containers? Select all that apply. Leaks, Mechanical stress, and thermal exposure Only one type of placard is used to identify explosives. False The image displayed here is considered a: White rectangle, INHALATION HAZARD Marking The final three steps in the ORM process are to evaluate risk versus gain, execute the decision, and monitor the situation. True Which process evaluates potential hazards? ORM The Identify Options step in the ORM process includes implementing engineering, administrative, and protective equipment controls. True How many steps are there in the ORM process? 7 Engineering controls, administrative controls, and protective equipment controls are associated with which step of the Coast Guards ORM process? None of the above, correct answer is IDENTIFY OPTIONS Which regulation focuses primarily on safeguarding you, your shipmates, and the public from the dangers of hazardous material releases while responding to incidents outside your unit? HAZWOPERRRRRRRRRRR Which of the following PPE is typically used by AWARENESS LEVEL FIRST RESPONDERS who are working at the site of an oil spill? Select all that apply. Hard hats, steel toed boots Awareness level first responders are NOT authorized to: Clean up the hazardous material OPERATIONS LEVEL FIRST RESPONDERS are part of the initial response to an oil spill or hazardous materials release. Their primary purpose is to protect nearby persons, property, or the environment? True Which of the following resources is available for use during pre-planning? CHRIS manual One of the key questions that must be answered before deploying to a hazardous materials site is, "What is the current health status of victims?" Which of the following is NOT an element needed to determine their current health status? Damage to marine environment The elements of pre-mission planning are limited to communications, the environment, unknown/latent variables, and planned routes/evacuation routes False A compressed gas is any material or mixture that exerts an absolute pressure of 180 kilopascals in its packaging. False Which of the following chemical properties refers to the lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapor near its surface to form an ignitable mixture with air? Flash point Low lying clouds inconsistent with the weather and surroundings and unusual metal debris are two indications of a hazardous materials release True Which of the following can be found in the ERG? U.S. Department of Transportation Hazard class As a member of the Coast Guard, you will most likely encounter hazardous materials in which of the following locations? All of the above What Is the correct mnemonic for hazardous materials recognition? COMPASS Examples of chemical stress are puncture marks made when a barrel containing a hazardous material is moved False Which of the following questions must be answered to properly address the identify hazards step of the ORM process? Select all that apply How is the risk defines for us, and What can go wrong with equipment. Which of the following processes is used to assess the level of operational risk? A and B PEACE is a pneumonic associated with which step in the coast guards ORM process Identify Hazards Basic emergency response training includes All of the above The information you provide when reporting a hazardous materials release should include the location of the incident, the size of the release, and the type of hazardous material at the site. True Hazardous Materials Technicians typically perform offensive actions during a hazardous materials release by attempting to stop the release True Which laws and regulations should first responders become familiar with when questions arise? RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, HAZWOPER Which of the following roles is considered to possess the most basic knowledge regarding hazardous materials and dealing with hazardous material releases? Awareness level During pre-mission planning, which of the following is NOT an element in determining, "what can be done?" Potential for Large scale media coverage What is the purpose of anticipation/pre-mission planning? Choose the best answer To protect personnel, the environment, and the publics health and safety Which of the following is the most common standard issue piece of equipment that must be carried on all boardings and inspections Multi-gas detector The GAR model evaluates risk by assigning ratings to which of the following factors? All of the above could be considered depending on the units needs AWARENESS LEVEL first responders are primarily responsible for using their multi-gas detectors and radiation detectors to monitor hazardous materials levels False the format of MSDS has been standardized by OSHA regulations False Which of the following is an indication of a hazardous materials release? Unexplained, sudden illness in a confined area Isobutane has a lower explosive limit of 1.8 percent and an upper explosive of 8.44 percent. If you enter a room with a 6 percent concentration of isobutane vapors and light a match, the vapors will ignite. True A mystery liquid has vapors that tend to rise into the air. which of the following listed below (along with its vapor density) might it be? Acetone - 0.79 Plastic drums, _________, and 5 gallon canisters are typically used to store hazardous materials in bulk. Ribbed tank cars NFPA 704 sytem uses a rating system that ranges from 1 through 5. NFPA placards can usually be found on the entrances to buildings. False Which of the following is NOT a health hazard associated with the hazardous material identified by the label displayed here? Diamond, white top, black bottom, 2682 Vapors are extremely irritation Which color in the NFPA 707 system conveys information about a hazardous material's special properties? White What is the first step in the USCG ORM? Identify mission tasks as an awareness level first responder your primary responsibilities is to stop the hazardous material release False If risk assessment determines that current plans are not sufficient to address the hazards on site, the next level in the chain of command should be notified to take the appropriate actions true Which of the following is not a basic safety control measure? Anticipation phase of the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, control process, AREC Identify the types of info commonly disseminated during notification procedures. Select all that apply Select all 4 answers One of the key questions that must be answered before deploying to a hazmat site is, "What happened?" which of the following is NOT an element needed to determine what happened? Hazards involved in rescue and response The SPE model is used to assess risks before response efforts begin and when new or more specific info about the hazardous materials release and/or the site of the release arises. True Which preparation and mission planning element is considered when anticipating hazards? all of the above The term pyrophoric refers to a substance that produces flammable and toxic decomposition products upon contact with water False First responders may be exposed to a chemicals PEL TWA 11 hours a day, 6 days a week as long as the PEL isn't exceeded False Sensitizers cause a substantial proportion of exposed people or animas to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after repeated exposure. True When using the ERG, you should always look at the orange bordered pages before any of the other sections false Which color in the NFPA 704 system conveys info about a hazmat's special properties White Which of the following is a fire or explosion hazards associated with the hazmat identified by the label displayed below. White diamond, skull crossbones on top, 1738, 6 bottom vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back What key question must you ask yourself when identifying mission tasks? All of the above