HAZMAT AWARENESS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What should a first responder be able to do? - ANSWER-Initiative protective actions, initiate required notification What is a hazardous material as defined by NFPA 1072? - ANSWER-Matter, solid, liquid, or gas, or energy that when released is capable of creating harm to people, the environment, and property What is a hazardous material as defined by DOT? - ANSWER-9 hazard classes Definition of hazardous substances - ANSWER-Chemicals that released above a certain amount must be reported Extremely Hazardous Substances - ANSWER-Chemicals that if released above the threshold must be reported Toxic chemicals - ANSWER-Total release or emissions must be reported annually Hazardous waste - ANSWER-RCRA Hazardous chemicals - ANSWER-Presents risk to employees Highly hazardous chemicals - ANSWER-Posses toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive properties Dangerous goods - ANSWER-United Nations and Canada WMD - ANSWER-Poisonous chemicals, bio, radiation