Hazmat awareness exam questions and answers

Role of awareness personnel -ANSWER-1. Recognize 2. Protect themselves 3. Call for trained personel 4. Secure area ERG maintained by who? -ANSWER-Responsible agencies like fire departments and law enforcement Hazardous Material (NFPA 1072) -ANSWER-Matter or energy that when released is capable of creating harm to people, environment or property. Hazardous Material (U.S. Dot) -ANSWER-9 classes hazardous substance (EPA) -ANSWER-Chemicals that if released into the environment above a certain level must be reported. Depending on the threat level federal involvement can be authorized. Hazardous Substance (OSHA) -ANSWER-Chemical regulated by both EPA and DOT Extremely hazardous Substances (EPA) -ANSWER-Chemicals must be reported if released above the Threshhold Reporting Quantity. Toxic Chemicals -ANSWER-(EPA) term for chemicals whose total emission or release must be reported Annually Hazardous Waste (EPA) -ANSWER-Chemicals regulated under the Resource, Conservation, and Recovery Act.