HAZMAT AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS
STUDY GUIDE
Hazardous Materials - ANSWER -Substances or materials
in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk
to health, safety, or property when transported, stored,
or used in commerce
Time, Distance, Shielding - ANSWER -When dealing with
a radiation incident involving a leak or spill, what
exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder
use to minimize radioactive contamination?
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) - ANSWER -A
reference book intended to be carried in every
emergency vehicle in the United States
,Health and Fire/Explosion - ANSWER -The 2 types of
potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency
Response Guidebook
Protective Actions - ANSWER -The steps that are taken to
preserve the health and safety of emergency responders
and the public during an incident involving release of
hazardous materials
Recognizing the presence of Hazardous Materials -
ANSWER -The most important part of assessment
Chemical Name, Estimate of Quantity Released, Time and
Duration of Release, Name and Phone #s of Contacts for
Further Information - ANSWER -The information (to the
extent known at the time) that should be provided during
incident notifications
,True - ANSWER -True or False: Section 304 requires
reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous
substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III
True - ANSWER -True or False: Releases resulting in an
exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be
exempted from reporting
False - ANSWER -True or False: Private industry is exempt
from notification and reporting requirements in regards
to releases of hazardous substances
Radioactive Yellow-III - ANSWER -The package label that
indicates the highest radiation hazard
Hazardous materials are used or stored on site - ANSWER
-Federal OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 ad several states require
that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data
Sheet on file when:
, Can Be More Complex - ANSWER -A major difference
between a hazmat incident and other types of
emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents:
Pressurized - ANSWER -All cylinders should be
considered dangerous, regardless of what type of
hazardous material it contains, because the contents are:
UN product identification number - ANSWER -The 4-digit
number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a
tank car is the :
General hazard and degree of severity - ANSWER -The
NFPA 704 system for identifying hazardous materials
gives:
Severe - ANSWER -A number 4 in the blue quadrant of
the NFPA 704 system indicates that there is ______ risk in
this category from the chemical involved
STUDY GUIDE
Hazardous Materials - ANSWER -Substances or materials
in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk
to health, safety, or property when transported, stored,
or used in commerce
Time, Distance, Shielding - ANSWER -When dealing with
a radiation incident involving a leak or spill, what
exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder
use to minimize radioactive contamination?
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) - ANSWER -A
reference book intended to be carried in every
emergency vehicle in the United States
,Health and Fire/Explosion - ANSWER -The 2 types of
potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency
Response Guidebook
Protective Actions - ANSWER -The steps that are taken to
preserve the health and safety of emergency responders
and the public during an incident involving release of
hazardous materials
Recognizing the presence of Hazardous Materials -
ANSWER -The most important part of assessment
Chemical Name, Estimate of Quantity Released, Time and
Duration of Release, Name and Phone #s of Contacts for
Further Information - ANSWER -The information (to the
extent known at the time) that should be provided during
incident notifications
,True - ANSWER -True or False: Section 304 requires
reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous
substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III
True - ANSWER -True or False: Releases resulting in an
exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be
exempted from reporting
False - ANSWER -True or False: Private industry is exempt
from notification and reporting requirements in regards
to releases of hazardous substances
Radioactive Yellow-III - ANSWER -The package label that
indicates the highest radiation hazard
Hazardous materials are used or stored on site - ANSWER
-Federal OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 ad several states require
that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data
Sheet on file when:
, Can Be More Complex - ANSWER -A major difference
between a hazmat incident and other types of
emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents:
Pressurized - ANSWER -All cylinders should be
considered dangerous, regardless of what type of
hazardous material it contains, because the contents are:
UN product identification number - ANSWER -The 4-digit
number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a
tank car is the :
General hazard and degree of severity - ANSWER -The
NFPA 704 system for identifying hazardous materials
gives:
Severe - ANSWER -A number 4 in the blue quadrant of
the NFPA 704 system indicates that there is ______ risk in
this category from the chemical involved
