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A comprehensive set of questions and answers covering key concepts in hazmat operations for firefighters. It covers topics such as chemical identification, hazard assessment, response procedures, personal protective equipment, and decontamination. A valuable resource for firefighters preparing for their hazmat operations certification exam.
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Approximately how many chemicals are registered for commercial use in the United States? - ✔✔✔80, Which of the following is a function of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)? - ✔✔✔Collection of material safety data sheets By which acronym are the federal regulations detailing hazardous materials response competencies collectively known? - ✔✔✔HAZWOPER What is the minimum level of hazardous materials training required to take defensive actions? - ✔✔✔Operations What is the detailed profile of a specific chemical's properties that is provided by the manufacturer and/or supplier of that chemical? - ✔✔✔Material safety data sheet Compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazardous material incidents typically _________?
Which NFPA Standard deals with various aspects of hazardous materials emergency response? - ✔✔✔ 473 Which types of actions should operations level hazardous materials responders take? - ✔✔✔Defensive Which committee gathers and disseminates information about hazardous materials to the public? - ✔✔✔Local emergency planning An occupancy or facility where there is a high potential for loss of life or serious impact to the community resulting from a chemical release is described as a(n) __________ hazard. - ✔✔✔target Which subsection of 29 CAR 1910.120 covers emergency response? - ✔✔✔Q Which of the following actions is reserved for technician level hazardous materials responders? - ✔✔✔Offensive Which federal agency regulates and governs issues related to hazardous materials in the environment? - ✔✔✔EPA Which of the following actions is permitted for operations level hazardous materials responders? - ✔✔✔Closing a remote valve Which sort of change is combustion? - ✔✔✔Chemical
Which property tells you the weight of a gas compared to air? - ✔✔✔Vapor density Which quantity is the weight of a liquid as compared to an equal volume of water? - ✔✔✔Specific gravity Which pH value indicates a strong acid? - ✔✔✔1. Which of the following is a type of radiation? - ✔✔✔Alpha Which term means the volume increase that occurs when a liquid material changes to a gas? - ✔✔✔Expansion ratio What is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level? - ✔✔✔14. psi (101 kPa) What is the minimum temperature at which sustained combustion will occur if a material is exposed to an outside ignition source? - ✔✔✔Fire point What is the term for the process by which people, animals, the environment, and equipment come into contact with a hazardous material? - ✔✔✔Exposure Sulfur mustard is a(n) ________. - ✔✔✔blister agent
What is the process by which chemicals enter the body through the GI tract? - ✔✔✔Ingestion Which section of the ERG would a firefighter use when he knows the chemical name of the hazardous material? - ✔✔✔Blue What does "S" in the mnemonic SLUDGEM stand for? - ✔✔✔Salivation What is the term for a catch basin engineered to contain a product if the primary container fails? - ✔✔✔Secondary containment Intermodal tanks are designed __________. - ✔✔✔for both storage and transport How is the lid on an open-head drum fastened? - ✔✔✔By a ring and tightening hardware What is the typical maximum pressure reading for a standard oxygen cylinder used in the medical field? - ✔✔✔2000 psi (13,800 kPa) What is the maximum capacity of a rail tank car? - ✔✔✔30, gallons (113,600 L)
What is the term for shipping papers carried on road or highway transportation vehicles? - ✔✔✔Bill of lading Which section of the ERG lists chemicals by their UN ID numbers? - ✔✔✔Yellow Initial isolation distances for specific materials are found in the _______________ section of the ERG? - ✔✔✔green For flammable gases and liquids, the DOT requires placards for loads that exceed a minimum of __________. - ✔✔✔1000 lb (454 kg) In the blue and yellow sections of the ERG, materials with a toxic inhalation hazard are ___________. - ✔✔✔highlighted In general, which response objective is the highest level of risk that is permissible for operations level responders? - ✔✔✔Defensive What should be done if different references conflict in their recommendations regarding a particular hazardous material? - ✔✔✔Take the most conservative recommended course of action A hazardous materials incident should be approached from __________________. - ✔✔✔upwind and upgrade
Which of the following best summarizes when plans should be made for decontamination? - ✔✔✔whenever the potential for contamination exists At a hazardous materials release, which type of action must not be taken until the material is identified? - ✔✔✔Offensive Hazardous materials operation level responders should perform only those actions that _________. - ✔✔✔do not involve contact with the material Which resource is particular value at a hazardous materials incident?
Which statement about vapor-protective clothing is correct? - ✔✔✔It traps and retains the wearer's body heat. Which statement about the use of structural firefighting PPE at a hazardous materials incident is correct? - ✔✔✔It offers some chemical protection and prevents direct skin contact. What is the maximum concentration of a material that a person can be exposed to over a 40-hour work week with no ill effects? - ✔✔✔TLV/TWA What does the "C" stand for in the acronym TLV/C? - ✔✔✔Ceiling What is the process by which a hazardous material moves through a given material on the molecular level? - ✔✔✔Permeation Which of the following is a limitation of a supplied-air respirator? - ✔✔✔Hose length Skin contact with an alkaline material is most likely to cause __________. - ✔✔✔dissolving skin tissue What is the OSHA terminology for a contaminated atmosphere that poses a severe threat to health? - ✔✔✔IDLH
Which of these PPE types would most likely be worn by an industrial worker? - ✔✔✔Nomex jumpsuit Which body part provides the fastest route of absorption? - ✔✔✔Eyes Which level of training should a fire fighter receive to enter the hot zone? - ✔✔✔Technician At what point should the decontamination team be established? - ✔✔✔Before entry is made into the hot zone Which control zone contains the staging area? - ✔✔✔Cold Which of the following occupies the warm zone? - ✔✔✔Decontamination corridor Which control zone is also referred to as the contamination reduction zone? - ✔✔✔Warm zone Which resource provides first responders with initial evacuation distances for hazardous materials incidents? - ✔✔✔ERG Protecting people from exposure to a hazardous material by keeping them in a safe atmosphere without evacuating them is a strategy known as ______________. - ✔✔✔Shelter in place
Who determines which offensive or defensive actions will be taken at the scene of a hazardous materials incident? - ✔✔✔IC Why is controlling liquid spills difficult? - ✔✔✔A liquid takes the shape of its surroundings Which protective action uses one substance to weaken the strength or concentration of another substance? - ✔✔✔dilution Which instrument is used to detect atmospheric oxygen levels? - ✔✔✔four gas monitor Which level of training is required to plug or patch a container? - ✔✔✔Technician Which technique is commonly used for gross contamination? - ✔✔✔A shower system Compared to gross contamination, technical decontamination ____________. - ✔✔✔is more thorough Which statement about runoff during emergency decontamination is correct? - ✔✔✔An effort should be made to divert runoff from drains, streams, or ponds.
Which phrase summarizes the mass decontamination procedure? - ✔✔✔Strip, flush, cover Rapid decontamination of a large number of victims is called ________________ decontamination. - ✔✔✔mass Against which type of hazardous material is disinfection an appropriate decontamination strategy? - ✔✔✔pathogens The systematic and thorough removal of contaminants is called __________ decontamination. - ✔✔✔technical A responder grabs a tool that was used to handle a hazardous material. This is an example of ____________. - ✔✔✔cross- contamination Which decontamination process requires the most time to perform? - ✔✔✔Technical A contaminated victim coming into physical contact with a rescuer is an example of __________. - ✔✔✔Cross-contamination Which type of decontamination if used in life-threatening situations to rapidly remove the bulk of contaminants? - ✔✔✔Emergency