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What organization establishe's the guidelines for what constitutes a hazardous substance release and determines response criteria? - ANSWER-OSHA OSHA limits the first responders responsibility at a HAZMAT scene to what? - ANSWER-Recognition, identification, notification, isolation and protection. How long is the initial response phase of a HAZMAT incident ? - ANSWER-30 minutes What section of the ERG contains shipping documents, flow chart, safety precautions, and identification charts ? - ANSWER-The white section What are the 3 U's? - ANSWER-Make your approach: - uphill -upwind - upstream If the guide number for a substance has a "P" it means what? - ANSWER-The material is susceptible to violent polymerization ( undergoes a chemical change when on fire) What placard may be used when 2 different classes of material may be carried together? - ANSWER-Dangerous Placard What section of the ERG list the 4 digit ID number of the hazardous material? - ANSWER-The yellow section If an item within the yellow and blue sections of the ERG is highlighted in green it means what? - ANSWER-The substance is considered to be: - toxic by inhalation - chemical warfare agents - produces toxic gas when exposed to water ( weaponizable)