Response to Hazardous Materials
Incidents Exam Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines a _______ _______ as any substance or
material that when released may cause harm, serious injury, or death to humans or animals, or harm
the environment - Answer: hazardous material (hazmat)
CBRNE chemical threats include both industrial chemical hazards as well as - Answer: weaponized
chemical hazards
are typically encountered in hazardous materials release incidents, such as accidents involving tanker or
semi-trucks, railroad cars, gasoline stations, and manufacturing plants - Answer: Industrial chemical
hazards
weaponized chemical hazards are usually
associated with - Answer: acts of terrorism or war
The level of competency expected or required during the performance of this duty is called the -
Answer: standard of care
While public safety employees have this duty
to act, responders should not exceed - Answer: the level of their training and equipment in responding
to an incident
o identify the material, officers may have to examine ___________ or conduct interviews with the
transport driver or facility staff - Answer: documents/shipping papers
If the officer cannot identify the material's specific name, he or she should make safety decisions as an
awareness-level responder based on - Answer: minimizing potential health hazards
Incidents Exam Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines a _______ _______ as any substance or
material that when released may cause harm, serious injury, or death to humans or animals, or harm
the environment - Answer: hazardous material (hazmat)
CBRNE chemical threats include both industrial chemical hazards as well as - Answer: weaponized
chemical hazards
are typically encountered in hazardous materials release incidents, such as accidents involving tanker or
semi-trucks, railroad cars, gasoline stations, and manufacturing plants - Answer: Industrial chemical
hazards
weaponized chemical hazards are usually
associated with - Answer: acts of terrorism or war
The level of competency expected or required during the performance of this duty is called the -
Answer: standard of care
While public safety employees have this duty
to act, responders should not exceed - Answer: the level of their training and equipment in responding
to an incident
o identify the material, officers may have to examine ___________ or conduct interviews with the
transport driver or facility staff - Answer: documents/shipping papers
If the officer cannot identify the material's specific name, he or she should make safety decisions as an
awareness-level responder based on - Answer: minimizing potential health hazards
