220 HazMat Awareness Part 2 questions & answers with complete solutions

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Actn(SARA) - ANSWER-It was the first law that regulated how fire departments respond to emergencies State Emergency Response Committee (SERC) - ANSWER-It ensure that the state has the resources necessary to respond safely and effectively to chemical releases. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPCs) - ANSWER-SERC provided the frame to impletement this. Is a group composed of the representatives of the community, emergency responders, industry, hospitals, media, and other gov. agencies. Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) - ANSWER-The most common are chlorine, sulfur dioxide, anhydrous ammonia, and sulfuric acid. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) - ANSWER-The OSHA regulation that covers safety and health issues at hazardous waste sites, as well as response to hazardous materials incidents Paragraph q - ANSWER-It outlines the regulations that govern emergency response to hazardous materials incidents. It applies to the fire service Gross Negligence - ANSWER-Occurs when an individual disregards training and continues to act in a manner without regard for others Mission-Specific Competencies - ANSWER-The knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the mission of the organization. Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) - ANSWER-The portion of SARA that specifically outlines how industies report their chemical inventory to the community Building Officials Conference Association (BOCA) - ANSWER-A group that establishes minimum building and fire safety standards