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uIdentify 2 ways to determine the pressure of a railroad tank car - - read the pressure gauge attached to
the sample line
-examine the specification markings
All of the resources below can be used to identify the capacity (by weight and/or volume) for facility
tanks Except - AAR-600 markings
To determine the amount of lading remaining in a pressurized facility tank - use magnetic gauge
MATCH each term with is correct definition - Catalyst- speeds up or slows down a chemical reaction
Inhibitor- prevents a chemical from polymerizing
Oxidation potential- the ability of a substance to yield oxygen
Pyrophoric- a substance that can ignite if it comes in contact with air
MATCH each radioactive unit of measurement with its indication - Roentgen- amount of radiation a
substance produces
Rad or rem- amount of radiation adsorbed by humans
Millicurie- amount of activity per unit of weight
, MATCH each database with the MAIN type of information that can be found in that database - CHRIS-
data for chemical spills into waterways
CAMEO/ALOHA- the way a spilled chemical can spread on atmospheric and weather conditions
RTECS- poisons effects of chemicals, including toxicology data, carcinogenic information, and
reproductive effects
You have been called to a possible radiation incident at the Westin Hospital. The hospitals environmental
staff as identified the source as being radium-236, an alpha particle emitter. As an emergency responder,
the type of radiation survey meter you should you choose for this incident is a(n) - proportional counter
Identify 3 factors that may limit the effectiveness of an oxygen monitor - -changes in humidity
-extreme cold
-changes in elevation
Responders have been called to a liquid spill of methyl acetate, a hazardous material with the following
properties:
UEL: 16% LEL: 3.1% IP 10.27eV
Identify 3 pieces of monitoring equipment that will help you determine the extent of the hazard control
zones at this incident. - -oxygen meter
-photoionization detector
- combustible gas indicator
When monitoring for radiation using a Geiger- Muller counter, follow all of the procedures below EXCEPT
- start with the detector shield closed to detect for beta and gamma radiation
Place the steps that should be carried out before using a direct reading instrument in the correct order -
1. inspect the physical condition of the instrument
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