HazMat Ops with correct answers
The red section of the NFPA 704 system contains the information and degree of hazard
relating to a chemical's: - CORRECT ANSWER-Flammability
Which are the prescribed shapes of the recommended initial isolation and protective
action zones? - CORRECT ANSWER-A circle for the initial isolation zone and with an
elongation of it outward toward the upwind side for the protective action zone.
You would expect to find the emergency action for a spill or leak in the ___________
section of the ERG. - CORRECT ANSWER-Orange
When attempting to collect hazard information during an emergency incident, the
responders could contact __________. - CORRECT ANSWER-CHEMTREC
Bags may be used to store: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nonbulk dry items such as
pesticides
The term evacuate is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Moving everyone from a threatened area
to a safer area
When transporting hazardous material, shipping papers should contain: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hazard class of the material
A container of flammable solids would receive a United Nations (UN) Label or placard
with a hazardous classification number of: - CORRECT ANSWER-4
When determining the location of the command list, it is vital that: - CORRECT
ANSWER-It is in a safe area
Given the product name, you can find the four-digit United Nations/Department of
Transportation (UN/DOT) number assigned by referencing the: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Emergency Response Guidebook
The White section of the NFPA 704 system contains the information and degree of
hazard relating to a chemical's: - CORRECT ANSWER-Special Information
, The maximum airborne concentration to which an average healthy person may be
exposed 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, without adverse health effects is the: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Threshold limit value/time-weighted average (TLV-TWA)
Composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all part of the: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Safety Data Sheet
Which is an example of an atmospheric storage tank? - CORRECT ANSWER-Large
capacity above-ground tank
Which is a physical limitation of personnel working in a positive pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Added weight of the unit
During the notification process, tactical channels may be assigned to: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ensure dedicated radio channels are available and used according to policy
and procedures
The amount of an ingested or injected substance that results in the death of 50 percent
of the test population is: - CORRECT ANSWER-LD50
Cylindrical containers made of metal, plastic, or fiberboard used to transport solids or
liquids are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Drums
The primary hazard of a Department of Transportation Hazard Class 5 material is: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Oxidation
Gases that displace oxygen, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, are examples of
________ asphyxiants: - CORRECT ANSWER-Simple
Which of the following is correct regarding mass decontamination? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Each agency should adopt a Standard Operating Guideline for mass
decontamination
The incident command post at a hazardous materials incident: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Should relay their location to the dispatcher and responding personnel
One resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas is the: -
CORRECT ANSWER-DOT Emergency Response Guide Book
Which is a required signal word on a pesticide label? - CORRECT ANSWER-Warning
A rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Dedicated Car
The highest level of respiratory protection needed but lesser chemical protection
required for the skin is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Level B
The red section of the NFPA 704 system contains the information and degree of hazard
relating to a chemical's: - CORRECT ANSWER-Flammability
Which are the prescribed shapes of the recommended initial isolation and protective
action zones? - CORRECT ANSWER-A circle for the initial isolation zone and with an
elongation of it outward toward the upwind side for the protective action zone.
You would expect to find the emergency action for a spill or leak in the ___________
section of the ERG. - CORRECT ANSWER-Orange
When attempting to collect hazard information during an emergency incident, the
responders could contact __________. - CORRECT ANSWER-CHEMTREC
Bags may be used to store: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nonbulk dry items such as
pesticides
The term evacuate is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Moving everyone from a threatened area
to a safer area
When transporting hazardous material, shipping papers should contain: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hazard class of the material
A container of flammable solids would receive a United Nations (UN) Label or placard
with a hazardous classification number of: - CORRECT ANSWER-4
When determining the location of the command list, it is vital that: - CORRECT
ANSWER-It is in a safe area
Given the product name, you can find the four-digit United Nations/Department of
Transportation (UN/DOT) number assigned by referencing the: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Emergency Response Guidebook
The White section of the NFPA 704 system contains the information and degree of
hazard relating to a chemical's: - CORRECT ANSWER-Special Information
, The maximum airborne concentration to which an average healthy person may be
exposed 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, without adverse health effects is the: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Threshold limit value/time-weighted average (TLV-TWA)
Composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all part of the: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Safety Data Sheet
Which is an example of an atmospheric storage tank? - CORRECT ANSWER-Large
capacity above-ground tank
Which is a physical limitation of personnel working in a positive pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Added weight of the unit
During the notification process, tactical channels may be assigned to: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ensure dedicated radio channels are available and used according to policy
and procedures
The amount of an ingested or injected substance that results in the death of 50 percent
of the test population is: - CORRECT ANSWER-LD50
Cylindrical containers made of metal, plastic, or fiberboard used to transport solids or
liquids are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Drums
The primary hazard of a Department of Transportation Hazard Class 5 material is: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Oxidation
Gases that displace oxygen, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, are examples of
________ asphyxiants: - CORRECT ANSWER-Simple
Which of the following is correct regarding mass decontamination? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Each agency should adopt a Standard Operating Guideline for mass
decontamination
The incident command post at a hazardous materials incident: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Should relay their location to the dispatcher and responding personnel
One resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas is the: -
CORRECT ANSWER-DOT Emergency Response Guide Book
Which is a required signal word on a pesticide label? - CORRECT ANSWER-Warning
A rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Dedicated Car
The highest level of respiratory protection needed but lesser chemical protection
required for the skin is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Level B
