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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 is a definition for a: hazardous material When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination? Time, distance, shielding A reference book intended as a guide to aid emergency responders to guide quickly and identify specific hazards during the initial phase is the: DOT, Emergency Response Guidebook The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook are: health and fire/explosion The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of hazardous materials are called: protective actions The most important part of assessment is: recognizing the presence of hazardous materials

Which information should be provided during the notifications? Container type Statement 1: CERCLA established prohibitions and requirements concerning closed and abandoned hazardous waste sites. Statement 2: A trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible party could be identified was established by CERCLA Statement 3: CERCLA is part of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard? Radioactive Yellow-III Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: hazardous materials are used or stored on site A major difference between a hazardous materials incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents: can be more complex All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are: pressurized

The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the: United Nations (UN) product identification number The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives: general hazard and degree of severity A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association 704 System indicates that there is ______ risk in this category from the chemical involved severe A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to indicate: special hazards the fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the ________ quadrant of the NFPA 704 system blue United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate general hazard recognition by: giving the UN hazard class number

a bill of lading contains valuable information about the origin of the product and is the type of shipping paper used when transporting a product via: highway truck for materials in hazard class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross weight is in excess of: 1001 lbs care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the: train crew the normal location for the bill of lading is in the: cab of the truck During an incident involving a train, where should you look for the shipping papers? the conductor's possession using the human senses of smell or taste to determine the presence of a hazardous material is: unreliable, unacceptable, and unsafe hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated: during preincident planning

Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the _____ is utilized in preincident planning Local Emergency Planning Committee Shipping papers are required to contain: the hazardous classification according to DOT regulations When transporting hazardous materials, the shipping papers should contain: hazard class of the material on a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the: hazard class the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying over 1001 pounds of corrosive display a _________ placard white over black the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying a nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored: green a type of material that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be a hazardous material is a poison

any material that, when taken into the body, is injurious to health is known as: poisionous material in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire hazard is colored: red the NFPA lists ______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of materials at fixed facilities 704 the the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored yellow a hazard class of 3, within the UN labeling system indicates a ____________ product flammable/combustible liquid a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels, would be labeled hazard class _______ under the UN/DOT labeling system 5 a container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a hazardous classification number of:

using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard classification of: 3 within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a hazard class 4 contains a: flammable solid of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a hazardous material is the: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) the background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous substance hazard and that contains a skull and crossbones is: white referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a: mass explosion

referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, the symbol for a mass fire hazard is: #3 in a triangle an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US military marking system as a: #2 in a X when referring to the US military marking system, if a circle with a symbol of a person wearing a mask is seen, it is necessary to assume that: a protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than type B, requires: a yellow placard the NFPA 704 system provides the: general hazard information the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to: accelerate combustion the DOT hazard class 2 includes: nonflammable gases

the DOT hazard class 1 includes: explosives the DOT hazard class 6 includes: liquid poisions placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify an infectious substance hazard the NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials as: potential hazards in using the various clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials, the use of ________ would be considered the most dangerous the sense of smell the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signal word - Danger - represents: high level of toxicity the least likely location for terrorists activity of the following choices is: a remote gov't facility in a rural area

according to the NFPA 704 system, the most dangerous chemical would have a placard showing which of the following number sets? 4, 4, 2 the primary consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information is whether the facility: has chemicals that are used in the workplace a document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazardous of a product is called: the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) the number _______ would be shown in the flammability quadrant of the NFPA 704 system for a material that must be moderately heated before ignition can occur: 2 a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled _________ under the UN labeling system 5 during a suspected terrorists event, warning indicator(s) that responders should be alert to is/are secondary devices a tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with the hazard class:

red, 3 ______ is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents a placard during the size up of a facility, the firefighter should utilize the NFPA 704 system to identify the: flammability of the material substances that are living disease causing materials or are obtained from living organisms are called: biological agents during transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the: conductor the person responsible for control of the air-bill papers is the: pilot shipping papers are referred to as _______ and usually stored ______, in air transport air bill, in the cockpit which is a signal word found on pesticide labels? Warning

Which mode of transportation corresponds with a Waybill/Consist? Rail which mode of transportation corresponds with a dangerous cargo manifest? water Which is required on a pipeline marker? pipeline owner's phone number which type of event should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement? Mass casualty incident which occupancy or location types would be considered a possible targets for terrorism? infrastructures what are some of the signs and symptoms of body irritants? unexplained signs and symptoms of skin, eye, or airway irritation what is a factor that should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement? occupancy

the definition of hazardous waste is: potentially harmful byproduct or residue that remains after a manufacturing process the person responsible for shipping papers when the mode of transportation is by rail is the: conductor/engineer Statement 1: in urban or suburban locales, hazardous materials can be found in service stations, hardware stores and doctor's office Statement 2: in rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in agricultural stores or co-ops, farm buildings, and residences Statement 3: the size of a community determines the potential for hazardous materials Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Statement 1: Environmental protection agency labels on pesticides must contain one of the signal words DANGER/POISON, WARNING or CAUTION Statement 2: the word WARNING is used on labeling for packages containing highly toxic materials Statement 3: the signal words EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE are also displayed if package contents have a flash point below 80 degrees F Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false the manufacturing and labeling of pesticides is regulated by the:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where are pipeline owners required to place pipeline markings? at any place the underground pipeline crosses a mode of transportation which agency regulates pipelines that carry hazardous materials across state boarders, navigable waterways, and federal lands? Department of Transportation (DOT) what organization provides an emergency call center for first responders at a hazmat emergency? CHEMTREC Statement 1: if placards are clearly displayed on the transportation mode, shipping papers are not required Statement 2: if a transportation mode is not carrying hazardous materials, there is no requirement for specific information to be provided on shipping papers Statement 3: Shipping papers must contain the proper name of the chemical amount and weight statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true Statement 1: when carrying hazardous materials, a transportation mode must carry shipping papers Statement 2: Shipping papers may include a packing group number listed as I, II, or III

Statement 3: the higher the packing group number, the more dangerous the cargo Statements 1 and 2 are, statement 3 is false a dangerous cargo manifest may be located in the: wheelhouse or bridge who is responsible for shipping papers when the mode of transportation is aircraft? Pilot an air bill may be located in the: cockpit who is responsible for care and control of a bill of lading? driver who is responsible for care and control of a dangerous cargo manifest? captain or master the waybill/consist may be located with/in the: engine a bill of lading may be located with/in the:

cab of the vehicle the definition of hazardous material is: any chemical that is a physical hazard or health hazard the EPA signal word - Caution - represents: minor level of toxicity the EPA signal word - Warning - represents: moderate level of toxicity Statement 1: vision is the safest of the five senses to use in detection of hazardous materials Statement 2: using the senses of sight and sound is one of the informal ways of recognizing the presence of hazardous materials Statement 3: using the human senses of taste and smell is reliable Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false the senses which are acceptable for use in hazmat detection are: vision and hearing

you have arrived on the scene of an incident involving an explosion. People in the immediate vicinity are all experiencing runny noses and difficulty breathing. Some are having convulsions. You suspect a terrorist incident involving a: nerve agent while extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house, you discover a lab setup and numerous types of raw materials. there is particularly a large amount of black powders. what type of illegal activity might be occurring here? explosive manufacturing in the course of extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house you discover the presence of chemicals and glass jars, a possible clue to illegal activity that is indicative of: drug making which is recognized as a biological agent? anthrax what would be used to determine the name of a hazardous material located in a facility? Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Statement 1: Nerve agents are the most toxic of chemical warfare agents Statement 2: blood and choking agents, while being terrorism agents, are also common industrial chemicals

Statement 3: biological agents are the easiest of the categories of warfare agents to make and the onset of symptoms usually requires days to weeks All 3 statements are true the acronym SLUDGEM is used to describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to which of the categories of warfare agents? nerve agents blister agents belong in which category of warfare agents under the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) classification? Chemical given the product name, you can find the four-digit UN/DOT number assigned by referencing the: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) which are signs and symptoms of exposure to a nerve agent? loss of bladder control and vomiting using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a chemical nerve agent? V-agent/VX Statement 1: victims have lost control of their bowels - you suspect a nerve agent

Statement 2: victims complain of not feeling well after inhaling an airborne white powder a few days earlier - you suspect a biological agent Statement 3: victims are exhibiting pinpoint pupils, runny noses and difficulty breathing - you suspect a biological agent Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Statement 1: examples of nerve agents are sarin, soman, and V agent/VX Statement 2: the most toxic, least volatile nerve agent is V agent/VX Statement 3: nerve agents are very effective due to their high vapor pressure Statements 1 and 2 are true; Statement 3 is false hazardous materials that would be classified and placarded class 9 during transportation include: polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Statement 1: the blue section of the ERG lists the shipping names of hazardous materials Statement 2: shipping names are always identical to the chemical names of materials Statement 3: it is important to know the proper spelling of the shipping name of a material before referencing the ERG Statements 1 and 3 are true: Statement 2 is false which federal agency is involved in the regulation of hazardous materials and/or wastes?

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the NFPA 704 system is designed for: fixed facilities Statement 1: a MSDS provides the name the chemical company uses to identify the product Statement 2: the product name is not always identical to the chemical name, as listed on a MSDS Statement 3: the listing of product names, chemical names, and synonyms on MSDS can make identifying chemicals sometimes confusing all three statements are true the DOT hazard class 8 consists of: corrosives the primary hazard of a DOT hazard class 5 material is: oxidation if a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained, the first responder should: refer to the Table of Placards section of the Guidebook

which section of the ERG provides the fire, explosion, and health hazard information for the material identified by the first responder? orange if a placard is visible, but no product name or four digit UN number is given, how can you determine which guide page of the ERG to use? the table of placards lists guide numbers if a chemical name is highlighted in the ERG, the table of initial isolation and protective action distances are found in the ________ section: green when referring to the ERG, if a chemical name is not highlighted, the next step is to proceed to the ________ section for the action guides. orange the chemicals listed in highlighted type in the ERG were selected because: they present a toxic inhalation hazard the DOT hazard class 9 consists of: miscellaneous the DOT hazard class 1 consists of: explosives

the DOT hazard class 2 consists of: gases the DOT hazard class 3 consists of: flammable liquids the DOT hazard class 4 consists of: flammable solids the DOT hazard class 5 consists of: oxidizers the DOT hazard class 6 consists of: poisons the DOT hazard class 7 consists of: radioactive substances the recommended course of action for fighting a small fire involving a hazardous substance would be found in the ______ section of the ERG orange

one resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas, is the: DOT ERG book when using the table of isolation distances in the ERG, a large spill is defined as a quantity greater than: 70 gallons on greater the recommended shape of the initial isolation zone around a chemical spill or release is: circular the statement: "people inside a building should remain inside until the danger passes," best describes: shelter in place the general routes of entry for human exposure to hazardous materials are: inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and injection the term - isolate hazard area or deny entry - means keeping everyone not directly involved in the emergency operation away from the affected area the term - shelter-in-place protection - means: having people remain inside a building rather than moving them to another area

Scene control at a terrorism incident incident may present unique challenges for the responders. in particular, responders must be aware that: the terrorist may be on the scene waiting for responders to arrive before striking again upon arrival at a hazardous material incident involving a truck, you locate the 4-digit ID number on an orange panel. you should look first in the ERG for guidance in the: yellow-boarded section which is a potential ignition source found at the scene of hazardous materials incidents? radios and flashlights asphyxiation hazard: can lead to suffocation the collection of evidence at a terrorist event is primarily the responsibility of: law enforcement ______ is the process of taking in materials through the skin or eyes absorption the route of exposure effecting the respiratory tracts associated with causing ill effects, both acute and chronic, is: inhalation

the term - evacuate - means: moving everyone from a threatened area to a safer area typical ignition sources found at the scene of a hazardous material incident would include: battery operated equipment which is a responsibility of the individual trained to the awareness level? call for appropriate assistance one of the roles of the first responder awareness level during a hazmat incident is to: isolate the area which are the prescribed shapes of the recommended initial isolation and protective action zones? a circle for the initial isolation zone with an elongation of it downwind side for the protective action zone a first responder must refer to the table of initial isolation and protective action distances in the ERG whenever: the material entry in the identification number and name indexes is highlighted the table of initial isolation and protective action distances in the ERG is divided into small spills and large spills. the DOT defines a small spill as a leaking container, smaller than: