Ch. 29 & 30: HazMat Awareness questions and answers with complete solutions

Which action is within the awareness level scope of responsibility a. Determine appropriate actions based on the ERG b. Perform defensive tactics c. Perform passive mitigation d. Prepare for emergency decontamination of civilians - ANSWER-a. Determine appropriate actions based on the ERG Which of the following standards is for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications? a. 472 b. 1082 c. 1072 d. 1001 - ANSWER-c. 1072 What law requires businesses that handle chemicals to report type, quantity, and storage methods to the local fire department? a. ASTHMA b. INSTEP c. HAMSTER d. EPCRA - ANSWER-d. EPCRA When performing a mission-specific competency, operations level hazardous materials responders must a. Be secured to a mechanical means of retrieval b. Work under the direct supervision of technical level personnel c. Wear level A protective clothing d. Work in pairs - ANSWER-b. Work under the direct supervision of technical level personnel