TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS

The bulk of the new chemicals introduced each year fall into one of three categories, two of which are industrial chemicals and household cleaners. What is the third? a) Medicines b) Military products c) Fire suppression agents d) Lawn care products correct answer: Lawn care products What information does the ERG provide to hazardous materials responders? a) Initial actions to take at a hazardous materials incident b) Detailed information on material properties c) Mitigation an...

According to DTR 4500.9-R - Part II, how often do you need refresher training on HAZMAT processes and procedures? correct answer: Every 24 months White phosphorus ignites when it comes in contact with air. This chemical is an example of Hazmat because it is a risk to correct answer: Health, safety, or property Where can you find the federal laws for safely transporting HAZMAT? correct answer: 49 CFR Some Hazard classes are broken into divisions that correct answer: Further categoriz...

NFPA 472 correct answer: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents Hazardous Material correct answer: Defined by the U.S. DOT; a material that poses an unreasonable risk to health and safety of operating emergency personnel, the public, and/or the environment if it is not properly controlled during handling, storage, manufacture, processing, packaging, use and disposal, or transportation. Number of chemicals that are registered for...

Describe a HAZMAT Employee. correct answer: Person who: - Loads, unload or handles HAZMAT - Test, Reconditions, modifies, marks or otherwise represents packaging as qualified for use in the transport of HAZMAT - Prepares HAZMAT for transportation - Is responsible for safety or transporting HAZMAT Who is a HAZMAT employer? correct answer: a person who uses one or more employees in connection with the items listed in HAZMAT employees. What is training? correct answer: a syste...

h 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: Correct Answer: protective actions The most important part of assessment is: Correct Answer: recognizing the presence of hazardous materials Which information should be provided during the notifications? Correct Answer: Container type Statement 1: CERCLA established prohibitions and requirements concern...

TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST _____ is the flow of a hazardous material through zippers, pinholes, or other material imperfections found in chemical protective clothing - penetration ______ is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents - a placard ______ is the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air. - flash point ______ is the process of taking in materials through the skin or eyes - absorption __...