2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ 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.