HazMat Awareness and Operations Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers.

Hazardous Materials Correct Answer 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 Time, Distance, Shielding Correct Answer When dealing with a radiation incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination? Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Correct Answer A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the United States Health and Fire/Explosion Correct Answer The 2 types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook Protective Actions Correct Answer The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving release of hazardous materials Recognizing the presence of Hazardous Materials Correct Answer The most important part of assessment Chemical Name, Estimate of Quantity Released, Time and Duration of Release, Name and Phone #s of Contacts for Further Information Correct Answer The information (to the extent known at the time) that should be provided during incident notifications True Correct Answer True or False: Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III True Correct Answer True or False: Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be exempted from reporting False Correct Answer True or False: Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting requirements in regards to releases of hazardous substances Radioactive Yellow-III Correct Answer The package label that indicates the highest radiation hazard Hazardous materials are used or stored on site Correct Answer Federal OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 ad several states require that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: