HAZMAT AWARENESS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS

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 is a definition for a: - ANSWER-hazardous material A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the United States is the: - ANSWER-Emergency Response Guide The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook are: - ANSWER-health and fire/explosion The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of hazardous materials are called: - ANSWER-protective actions To protect themselves and others, first responders must be able to make a proper assessment. The most important part of assessment is: - ANSWER-recognizing the presence of hazardous materials All of the following information (to the extent known at the time) should be provided during the notifications except the: cost estimate for cleanup. chemical name. estimate of quantity released. time and duration of release. name and phone numbers of contacts for further information. - ANSWER-cost estimate for cleanup Federal OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 and several states have required that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: - ANSWER-hazardous materials are used or stored on site. A major difference between a hazardous materials incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents - ANSWER-can be more complex