VA VDFP HazMat Awareness & Ops Test Study
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What is CAS?
The 2010 chemical abstract system registry that lists over 113
million chemicals
What does terrorism mean?
The systematic use of terror to coerce groups of people or
governments.
What are spontaneously combustible materials
A material that is air-reactive
Describe what pyrophoric materials are.
They are liquid or solid that when in contact with air and
without an external ignition source can be ignited within 5
minutes.
What is the specific activity?
The amount of radioactivity per unit volume
What is a fissile material?
,A fuel-grade radioactive material that means it is capable of
undergoing a nuclear chain reaction.
Where are product labels found?
Attached to the individual chemical container. Describes the
contents of the package
Indentify when DANGEROUS placards are displayed.
When there are 2 or more Table 2 commodities that are in non-
bulk packages loaded on the transport vehicle
What is the STCC number?
Standard transportation commodity code numbers are ID # #s
assigned by the Association of American Railroads/Bureau of
Explosives
What's the difference between a Consist & a Waybill?
A consist is a list of all the equipment that makes up a train. A
Way Bill follows an individual car and its contents
What are MSDS sheets?
They are chemical reference sources found in industrial settings.
What does OSHA 29 CFR require?
Requires MSDS to contain 8 specific info sections.
What type of material ignites when they contact each other?
Hypergolic
, What might corrosive materials cause?
Chemical burns and tissue burns
When does the local effect occur?
At the point of contact with a hazardous material
Carbon monoxide is classified as?
A chemical asphyxisant
Vapors that attack mucus membranes are?
Irritants
Material like lithium and finely divided magnesium are
reactive with what?
Water
What damage is caused when hazmats are released and
uncontrolled from the containers?
Life, critical systems, property, and the environment
Identify the second-most effective means of reducing the
impact of hazmat incidents on a community.
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