Hazmat Operations. Review Questions. Howard County MFRI
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A group comprising members of industry,
Local Emergency Planning transportation, the public at large, media, and fire and
Committee (LEPC) police agencies; it gathers and disseminates
information on hazardous materials stored in the
community and ensures that there are adequate local
resources to respond to a chemical event in the community.
Title 29 1910.120. Hazardous Waste Operations and
OSHA-HAZWOPER
Emergency Response. It’s the only one to recognize the
level of specialist.
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
Containers Drums, carboys, cylinders.
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
LEPCSERC Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency
Response Commission
US Department of labor DOL
acronym
AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
The unlawful use of force against persons or property to
Terrorism Definition intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian
population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of
political or social objectives.
2+ medical emergency in
Terrorism clues public location Large # of
people w same symptoms
Explosion at malls, theater etc.
Any explosive, incendiary, toxic, biological or
Weapons of mass destruction radiological... weapon with the potential of harming a
large number of people. Most commonly known by the
, acronym CBRNE
Recognizing
presence
Type of
Awareness level
container
Transmit information
Take actions to protect
themselves and others Establish
scene control
Isolate
What does CBRNE stand for? Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
CWA Clean Water Act
1972; set maximum permissible amounts of water
Clean Water Act (CWA)
pollutants that can be discharged into waterways; aims
to make surface waters swimmable and fishable
Minimum temperature at which liquid gives off enough
Flash point
vapors to form ignitable mixture with air near surface
of liquid.
Ratio of a mineral's weight compared with the weight of
Specific gravity
an equal volume of water. Less than 1 will float on
water. Greater than 1 will sink in water.
Shipping papers for Road and Highway Transportation.
Bill of lading or Freight bill
Found in the cab within reach of the driver.
Waybill/Consist Shipping papers for railroad. Found in the engine or caboose
Airbill Shipping papers for air transportation. Found in cockpit.
Dangerous cargo manifest The shipping papers on a marine vessel, generally located in a
tube-like container.
Group I: high Danger
Packaging group designations Group II: medium
Danger Group III:
minor Danger
, Level A Fully encapsulated (in radiation suit)
Level B
Four categories based on their
The military hazardous relative detonation and fire
materials/WMD marking hazards.
system
Toxic agents are red (sarin
Chemical hazards in the
or mustard). Harassing
military hazardous
agents are y ellow (tear
materials/WMD marking
gas). White phosphorus
system
is white.
Are military shipments No
containing
hazardous materials/WMD
required to carry
placards?
A placard must be placed... In all 3 sides
Markings SDS, NFPA 704, military markings, shipping papers
Placard dimensions 10-3/4 " each side
The most energetic radiation responders may
gamma particle
encounter. Can pass through thick solid objects and
can be deadly. Ionizing.
Chemical reaction in which a catalyst causes simple
Polymerization
molecules to combine to form long chain molecules-
designated with the letter P in ERG
Neutrons They are not radioactive but can create radiation such as gamma.
The time from when air sample is drawn until the
Reaction time of a monitoring
device machine processes the sample and gives a reading.
Volatile Organic Compounds. Hydrocarbons that
VOC become vapors at typical atmospheric temperatures.
Evaporation of fuels, solvents, paints, improper
combustion of fuels like gas. Precursor to ozone
formation.
Combustible gas indicator. The first and most popular
CGI
detection instrument used in the fire service is the
MSA 2a and detects methane gas.
STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2026\COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS \VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+\LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
A group comprising members of industry,
Local Emergency Planning transportation, the public at large, media, and fire and
Committee (LEPC) police agencies; it gathers and disseminates
information on hazardous materials stored in the
community and ensures that there are adequate local
resources to respond to a chemical event in the community.
Title 29 1910.120. Hazardous Waste Operations and
OSHA-HAZWOPER
Emergency Response. It’s the only one to recognize the
level of specialist.
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
Containers Drums, carboys, cylinders.
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
LEPCSERC Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency
Response Commission
US Department of labor DOL
acronym
AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
The unlawful use of force against persons or property to
Terrorism Definition intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian
population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of
political or social objectives.
2+ medical emergency in
Terrorism clues public location Large # of
people w same symptoms
Explosion at malls, theater etc.
Any explosive, incendiary, toxic, biological or
Weapons of mass destruction radiological... weapon with the potential of harming a
large number of people. Most commonly known by the
, acronym CBRNE
Recognizing
presence
Type of
Awareness level
container
Transmit information
Take actions to protect
themselves and others Establish
scene control
Isolate
What does CBRNE stand for? Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
CWA Clean Water Act
1972; set maximum permissible amounts of water
Clean Water Act (CWA)
pollutants that can be discharged into waterways; aims
to make surface waters swimmable and fishable
Minimum temperature at which liquid gives off enough
Flash point
vapors to form ignitable mixture with air near surface
of liquid.
Ratio of a mineral's weight compared with the weight of
Specific gravity
an equal volume of water. Less than 1 will float on
water. Greater than 1 will sink in water.
Shipping papers for Road and Highway Transportation.
Bill of lading or Freight bill
Found in the cab within reach of the driver.
Waybill/Consist Shipping papers for railroad. Found in the engine or caboose
Airbill Shipping papers for air transportation. Found in cockpit.
Dangerous cargo manifest The shipping papers on a marine vessel, generally located in a
tube-like container.
Group I: high Danger
Packaging group designations Group II: medium
Danger Group III:
minor Danger
, Level A Fully encapsulated (in radiation suit)
Level B
Four categories based on their
The military hazardous relative detonation and fire
materials/WMD marking hazards.
system
Toxic agents are red (sarin
Chemical hazards in the
or mustard). Harassing
military hazardous
agents are y ellow (tear
materials/WMD marking
gas). White phosphorus
system
is white.
Are military shipments No
containing
hazardous materials/WMD
required to carry
placards?
A placard must be placed... In all 3 sides
Markings SDS, NFPA 704, military markings, shipping papers
Placard dimensions 10-3/4 " each side
The most energetic radiation responders may
gamma particle
encounter. Can pass through thick solid objects and
can be deadly. Ionizing.
Chemical reaction in which a catalyst causes simple
Polymerization
molecules to combine to form long chain molecules-
designated with the letter P in ERG
Neutrons They are not radioactive but can create radiation such as gamma.
The time from when air sample is drawn until the
Reaction time of a monitoring
device machine processes the sample and gives a reading.
Volatile Organic Compounds. Hydrocarbons that
VOC become vapors at typical atmospheric temperatures.
Evaporation of fuels, solvents, paints, improper
combustion of fuels like gas. Precursor to ozone
formation.
Combustible gas indicator. The first and most popular
CGI
detection instrument used in the fire service is the
MSA 2a and detects methane gas.
