HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training Exam 2024
Additive Chemical Reaction - ANSWER This occurs when toxic
chemicals add their effects together in producing a biological effect
Antagonism - ANSWER This occurs when the effect of two
chemicals is less than expected.
Asphyxiants - ANSWER These are chemicals that deprive the
victim\'s body tissues of oxygen. Examples include carbon monoxide
and hydrogen cyanide.
Carcinogens - ANSWER These are known to cause cancer. This is
a chronic effect and symptoms are not immediate. Examples include
benzene and asbestos fibers.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - ANSWER This lists the
general and permanent rules of federal agencies.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA) - ANSWER This regulates and enforces the
cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites and hazardous waste
sites created prior to RCRA.
Contamination Reduction Corridor (CRC) - ANSWER This is the
passageway between the Exclusion Zone and the Support Zone used
for the decontamination process. OSHA letters and CPLs call the
corridor a zone.
Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ) - ANSWER This is a warm
zone or transition zone. Its purpose is to reduce the probability of
contamination in the clean Support Zone.
Contingency plan - ANSWER This is a written document that sets
forth policies and procedures for responding to site emergencies.
Corrosive material - ANSWER A chemical that causes visible
destruction of, or irreversible alterations in, living tissue by chemical
, action at the site of contact.
Decontamination (Decon) - ANSWER This is the process of
removing or neutralizing contaminants that have accumulated on
personnel and equipment.
Ergonomics - ANSWER This is the term that refers to arranging
the work environment for an individual\'s body requirements. It
involves designing tasks, work stations, controls, displays, safety
devices, tools, and equipment to fit the worker.
Excavation - ANSWER Means any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or
depression in an earth surface, formed by earth removal.
Exclusion zone - ANSWER This is the contaminated area where
the cleanup work is to be performed.
Geologic data - ANSWER Information having to do with the
geology of the earth; facts about the structure of an area that
contains rock and minerals; data used to describe the physical
structure of a specific land site.
Hazard - ANSWER This is any substance, situation, or condition
that is capable of harming human health, property, or the
environment. It represents a potential for harm.
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) - ANSWER This Standard
requires employers to evaluate chemical hazards in their facilities
and to communicate the hazard information to employees.
Hazardous waste - ANSWER This is the term describing a
hazardous substance that has no commercial value.
Hot line - ANSWER This is the outer boundary of the exclusion
zone.
Hydrologic data - ANSWER Hydrology is the study of the
distribution and flow of global water. Hydrologic data quantifies
water cycles and resources, as well as water quality, conditions, etc.
Additive Chemical Reaction - ANSWER This occurs when toxic
chemicals add their effects together in producing a biological effect
Antagonism - ANSWER This occurs when the effect of two
chemicals is less than expected.
Asphyxiants - ANSWER These are chemicals that deprive the
victim\'s body tissues of oxygen. Examples include carbon monoxide
and hydrogen cyanide.
Carcinogens - ANSWER These are known to cause cancer. This is
a chronic effect and symptoms are not immediate. Examples include
benzene and asbestos fibers.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - ANSWER This lists the
general and permanent rules of federal agencies.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA) - ANSWER This regulates and enforces the
cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites and hazardous waste
sites created prior to RCRA.
Contamination Reduction Corridor (CRC) - ANSWER This is the
passageway between the Exclusion Zone and the Support Zone used
for the decontamination process. OSHA letters and CPLs call the
corridor a zone.
Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ) - ANSWER This is a warm
zone or transition zone. Its purpose is to reduce the probability of
contamination in the clean Support Zone.
Contingency plan - ANSWER This is a written document that sets
forth policies and procedures for responding to site emergencies.
Corrosive material - ANSWER A chemical that causes visible
destruction of, or irreversible alterations in, living tissue by chemical
, action at the site of contact.
Decontamination (Decon) - ANSWER This is the process of
removing or neutralizing contaminants that have accumulated on
personnel and equipment.
Ergonomics - ANSWER This is the term that refers to arranging
the work environment for an individual\'s body requirements. It
involves designing tasks, work stations, controls, displays, safety
devices, tools, and equipment to fit the worker.
Excavation - ANSWER Means any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or
depression in an earth surface, formed by earth removal.
Exclusion zone - ANSWER This is the contaminated area where
the cleanup work is to be performed.
Geologic data - ANSWER Information having to do with the
geology of the earth; facts about the structure of an area that
contains rock and minerals; data used to describe the physical
structure of a specific land site.
Hazard - ANSWER This is any substance, situation, or condition
that is capable of harming human health, property, or the
environment. It represents a potential for harm.
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) - ANSWER This Standard
requires employers to evaluate chemical hazards in their facilities
and to communicate the hazard information to employees.
Hazardous waste - ANSWER This is the term describing a
hazardous substance that has no commercial value.
Hot line - ANSWER This is the outer boundary of the exclusion
zone.
Hydrologic data - ANSWER Hydrology is the study of the
distribution and flow of global water. Hydrologic data quantifies
water cycles and resources, as well as water quality, conditions, etc.
