TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST Question and Answers

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: - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER DOT, Emergency Response Guidebook The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook are: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER protective actions The most important part of assessment is: - ANSWER recognizing the presence of hazardous materials Which information should be provided during the notifications? - ANSWER 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) 1910.120 - ANSWER Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard? - ANSWER Radioactive Yellow-III Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER can be more complex All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are: - ANSWER pressurized The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the: - ANSWER United Nations (UN) product identification number The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives: - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER severe A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to indicate: - ANSWER special hazards the fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the ________ quadrant of the NFPA 704 system - ANSWER blue United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate general hazard recognition by: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER highway truck for materials in hazard class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross weight is in excess of: - ANSWER 1001 lbs care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the: - ANSWER train crew the normal location for the bill of lading is in the: - ANSWER cab of the truck During an incident involving a train, where should you look for the shipping papers? - ANSWER the conductor's possession using the human senses of smell or taste to determine the presence of a hazardous material is: - ANSWER unreliable, unacceptable, and unsafe hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated: - ANSWER during preincident planning Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the _____ is utilized in preincident planning - ANSWER Local Emergency Planning Committee Shipping papers are required to contain: - ANSWER the hazardous classification according to DOT regulations When transporting hazardous materials, the shipping papers should contain: - ANSWER hazard class of the material on a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the: - ANSWER hazard class the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying over 1001 pounds of corrosive display a _________ placard - ANSWER white over black the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying a nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored: - ANSWER green a type of material that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be a hazardous material is a - ANSWER poison any material that, when taken into the body, is injurious to health is known as: - ANSWER poisionous material in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire hazard is colored: - ANSWER red the NFPA lists ______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of materials at fixed facilities - ANSWER 704 the the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored - ANSWER yellow a hazard class of 3, within the UN labeling system indicates a ____________ product - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 5 a container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a hazardous classification number of: - ANSWER 4 using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard classification of: - ANSWER 3 within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a hazard class 4 contains a: - ANSWER flammable solid of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a hazardous material is the: - ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER white referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a: - ANSWER mass explosion referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, the symbol for a mass fire hazard is: - ANSWER #3 in a triangle an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US military marking system as a: - ANSWER #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: - ANSWER a protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than type B, requires: - ANSWER a yellow placard the NFPA 704 system provides the: - ANSWER general hazard information the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to: - ANSWER accelerate combustion the DOT hazard class 2 includes: - ANSWER nonflammable gases the DOT hazard class 1 includes: - ANSWER explosives the DOT hazard class 6 includes: - ANSWER liquid poisions placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify - ANSWER an infectious substance hazard the NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials as: - ANSWER potential hazards in using the various clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials, the use of ________ would be considered the most dangerous - ANSWER the sense of smell the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signal word - Danger - represents: - ANSWER high level of toxicity the least likely location for terrorists activity of the following choices is: - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER has chemicals that are used in the workplace a document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazardous of a product is called: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 2 a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled _________ under the UN labeling system - ANSWER 5 during a suspected terrorists event, warning indicator(s) that responders should be alert to is/are - ANSWER secondary devices a tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with the hazard class: - ANSWER red, 3 ______ is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents - ANSWER a placard during the size up of a facility, the firefighter should utilize the NFPA 704 system to identify the: - ANSWER flammability of the material substances that are living disease causing materials or are obtained from living organisms are called: - ANSWER biological agents during transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the: - ANSWER conductor the person responsible for control of the air-bill papers is the: - ANSWER pilot shipping papers are referred to as _______ and usually stored ______, in air transport - ANSWER air bill, in the cockpit which is a signal word found on pesticide labels? - ANSWER Warning Which mode of transportation corresponds with a Waybill/Consist? - ANSWER Rail which mode of transportation corresponds with a dangerous cargo manifest? - ANSWER water Which is required on a pipeline marker? - ANSWER pipeline owner's phone number which type of event should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement? - ANSWER Mass casualty incident which occupancy or location types would be considered a possible targets for terrorism? - ANSWER infrastructures what are some of the signs and symptoms of body irritants? - ANSWER unexplained signs and symptoms of skin, eye, or airway irritation what is a factor that should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement? - ANSWER occupancy the definition of hazardous waste is: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false the manufacturing and labeling of pesticides is regulated by the: - ANSWER Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where are pipeline owners required to place pipeline markings? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Department of Transportation (DOT) what organization provides an emergency call center for first responders at a hazmat emergency? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Statements 1 and 2 are, statement 3 is false a dangerous cargo manifest may be located in the: - ANSWER wheelhouse or bridge who is responsible for shipping papers when the mode of transportation is aircraft? - ANSWER Pilot an air bill may be located in the: - ANSWER cockpit who is responsible for care and control of a bill of lading? - ANSWER driver who is responsible for care and control of a dangerous cargo manifest? - ANSWER captain or master the waybill/consist may be located with/in the: - ANSWER engine a bill of lading may be located with/in the: - ANSWER cab of the vehicle the definition of hazardous material is: - ANSWER any chemical that is a physical hazard or health hazard the EPA signal word - Caution - represents: - ANSWER minor level of toxicity the EPA signal word - Warning - represents: - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false the senses which are acceptable for use in hazmat detection are: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER drug making which is recognized as a biological agent? - ANSWER anthrax what would be used to determine the name of a hazardous material located in a facility? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER nerve agents blister agents belong in which category of warfare agents under the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) classification? - ANSWER Chemical given the product name, you can find the four-digit UN/DOT number assigned by referencing the: - ANSWER Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) which are signs and symptoms of exposure to a nerve agent? - ANSWER loss of bladder control and vomiting using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a chemical nerve agent? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Statements 1 and 2 are true; Statement 3 is false hazardous materials that would be classified and placarded class 9 during transportation include: - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Statements 1 and 3 are true: Statement 2 is false which federal agency is involved in the regulation of hazardous materials and/or wastes? - ANSWER DOT the NFPA 704 system is designed for: - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER all three statements are true the DOT hazard class 8 consists of: - ANSWER corrosives the primary hazard of a DOT hazard class 5 material is: - ANSWER oxidation if a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained, the first responder should: - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER orange the chemicals listed in highlighted type in the ERG were selected because: - ANSWER they present a toxic inhalation hazard the DOT hazard class 9 consists of: - ANSWER miscellaneous the DOT hazard class 1 consists of: - ANSWER explosives the DOT hazard class 2 consists of: - ANSWER gases the DOT hazard class 3 consists of: - ANSWER flammable liquids the DOT hazard class 4 consists of: - ANSWER flammable solids the DOT hazard class 5 consists of: - ANSWER oxidizers the DOT hazard class 6 consists of: - ANSWER poisons the DOT hazard class 7 consists of: - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER orange one resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas, is the: - ANSWER DOT ERG book when using the table of isolation distances in the ERG, a large spill is defined as a quantity greater than: - ANSWER 70 gallons on greater the recommended shape of the initial isolation zone around a chemical spill or release is: - ANSWER circular the statement: "people inside a building should remain inside until the danger passes," best describes: - ANSWER shelter in place the general routes of entry for human exposure to hazardous materials are: - ANSWER inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and injection the term - isolate hazard area or deny entry - means - ANSWER keeping everyone not directly involved in the emergency operation away from the affected area the term - shelter-in-place protection - means: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER yellow-boarded section which is a potential ignition source found at the scene of hazardous materials incidents? - ANSWER radios and flashlights asphyxiation hazard: - ANSWER can lead to suffocation the collection of evidence at a terrorist event is primarily the responsibility of: - ANSWER law enforcement ______ is the process of taking in materials through the skin or eyes - ANSWER absorption the route of exposure effecting the respiratory tracts associated with causing ill effects, both acute and chronic, is: - ANSWER inhalation the term - evacuate - means: - ANSWER moving everyone from a threatened area to a safer area typical ignition sources found at the scene of a hazardous material incident would include: - ANSWER battery operated equipment which is a responsibility of the individual trained to the awareness level? - ANSWER call for appropriate assistance one of the roles of the first responder awareness level during a hazmat incident is to: - ANSWER isolate the area which are the prescribed shapes of the recommended initial isolation and protective action zones? - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER 55 gallons you would expect to find the emergency action for a spill or leak in the ________ section of the ERG - ANSWER orange when providing emergency medical care to victims of a hazardous materials incident: - ANSWER the patient should be removed from the contaminated area at which time basic care and decontamination can begin if, in using the ERG, a first responder discovers the entry for the material in question is highlighted and there is no fire involved, the first responder should go directly to the: - ANSWER green-bordered section the mission of the first responder trained to the awareness level includes: - ANSWER surveying the incident to determine the identity of the material involved first responders trained to the awareness level have the ability to: - ANSWER realize the need for additional resources and make the appropriate notificiations the isolation distance in the orange section of the ERG is for: - ANSWER consideration for evacuation upon arrival to a hazardous material incident involving a truck, you learn it is carrying magnesium. you are unable to obtain the 4-digit ID number. where you should look first in the ERG for guidance? - ANSWER in the blue-bordered material index section in the ERG, the first responder would expect to find the highlighted entries indicating that a material is either a toxic inhalation hazard or a dangerous water reactive material in the: - ANSWER yellow and blue-bordered sections When using the ERG, the next step the first responder should follow after learning a material's 3-digit guide number is to: - ANSWER go to the orange bordered section the lead agency during a terrorist attack is the: - ANSWER federal bureau of investigation if you are initiating the IMS at a hazardous materials incident, the person assigned as the safety officer must be: - ANSWER trained to the technician level the goal of an emergency decon procedure is to: - ANSWER remove any threatening contamination as quickly as possible if a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped from its container, you would expect the product to: - ANSWER collect in low-lying areas the best source of information on a specific hazardous materials is the: - ANSWER MSDS when attempting to collect hazard information during an emergency incident, the responders could contact ________ for immediate information - ANSWER CHEMTREC which is the correct regarding emergency decontamination? - ANSWER it is required when immediate medical attention is required in order to determine whether the personal protective equipment provided is appropriate for defensive operations, the ERG should be consulted. the section in which this information would be found is colored: - ANSWER orange you arrive on the scene of a vehicle accident involving a cargo tank truck carrying gasoline. the truck is leaking its product into a small lake. the driver of the truck gives you a MSDS on gasoline, which gives you a specific gravity of 0.8. with this information, you can predict that the product will: - ANSWER remain on top of the water the active ingredients on a pesticide label will be: - ANSWER listed by name control of the scene begins by isolating the site. the process for establishing initial isolation distances can be found: - ANSWER in the ERG when initiating an IMS at a hazardous materials incident, it is important to remember that an individual's span of control is: - ANSWER 1 to 5 What is the minimum level of training is required to don chemical protective clothing? - ANSWER hazamt operations the statement, "keep away from children," found on a pesticide label is an example of a(n): - ANSWER precautionary statement the statement, "keep away from waterways," found on a pesticide label is referred to as a(n): - ANSWER precautionary statement the transport container on which you would expect to find a specification plate is known as a: - ANSWER cargo trank truck a recon team is sent to observe a tank truck that has rolled over. the team reports that the vehicle is an MC312. the container most probably contains a: - ANSWER corrosive liquid a single or double manhole assembly protected by a flash box or roll-over protection is an identification feature of a(n) __________ carrier shown in the illustration: - ANSWER Mc 307/DOT 407 a truck that carries corrosive liquids, generally acids, and has a narrow diameter with external ribbing, as illustrated below is an: - ANSWER MC 312/DOT 412 an MC 306/DOT 406 nonpressure liquid carrier, as illustrated below, can operate with liquids with vapor pressures below _______ psi: - ANSWER 4 a tank carrier designed to carry flammable liquids, combustible liquids, class B poisons, and liquid food products with vapor pressures up to 4 psi, is an: - ANSWER MC 306/DOT 406 a noninsulated, single-shell vessel illustrated below, which carries gases that have been liquified, is an: - ANSWER MC 331 a cryogenic material would be carried in an: - ANSWER MC 338 _________ radioactive materials can be packaged in small containers as well as those weighing over 100 tons? - ANSWER Type B the shipping of radioactive materials in a metal drum is considered a _______ packaging. - ANSWER Type A the V-shaped carrier below depicts a ________ carrier: - ANSWER dry bulk a carboy may be used for transporting materials containing: - ANSWER corrosives viewed from the rear, a liquid carrier has an elliptical shape. This shape, illustrated below, indicates what type of container - ANSWER MC 306/DOT 406 the proper cargo tank truck to carry a shipment of sulfuric acid is an: - ANSWER MC 312/ DOT 412 pipeline markers contain information describing the: - ANSWER owner/phone number/product a _________ tank has an inner tank with an outer shell and is well insulated: - ANSWER cryogenic a cryogenic liquid tank will have: - ANSWER a double shell with insulation a rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a: - ANSWER dedicated car