Chapter 42. HazMat Awareness Questions with correct Answers

Hazardous Materials - ANSWER-A substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported in commerce. Miscelaneous - ANSWER-Class 9 hazard Sulfuric Acid Nitric Acid Acetic Acid Ammonium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide - ANSWER-Examples of corrosive acids Inhalation Absorption Ingestion Injection - ANSWER-4 common routes of exposure Hazard Class - ANSWER-a group of hazardous materials that share dangerous characteristics CBRNE - ANSWER-CBRNE is an acronym for Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear, and high yield Explosives. Toxic/ Poisonous Substances - ANSWER-manmade materials that may cause injury or death to living organisms Acute exposure - ANSWER-short term/ high dose event with harmful consequences TLETS (Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System)