NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness Examination I-1 Questions & Answers 100% accurate

When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination? - Time, distance, half-life - Ionizing radiation, non-iodizing radiation, half-life - Time, distance, shielding - Alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays - ANSWER-Time, distance, shielding 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: - protective actions - isolating the hazard area and denying entry - evacuation procedures - protect in place procedures - ANSWER-protective actions The most important part of assessment is: - calling for the appropriate help to mitigate the incident - recognizing the presence of hazardous materials - determining the appropriate actions to be taken recommended by the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) - securing the area of the emergency - ANSWER-recognizing the presence of hazardous mate