HAZMAT Ch 1

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    The NFPA has produced three standards on various aspects of hazardous materials and emergency responses to them. What is one of these standards?

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    • 473
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  • 2. 

    Which is a detailed profile of a chemical or chemical mixture provided by the manufacturer?

    • Local Emergency Response Plan (LERP)

    • Emergency Response Guide (ERG)

    • The material safety data sheet (MSDS)

    • NFPA 49 (Hazardous Chemicals Data)

    Correct Answer
    A. The material safety data sheet (MSDS)
  • 3. 

    What is the NFPA standard for competence of responders to hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction incidents?

    • 470

    • 471

    • 472

    • 473

    Correct Answer
    A. 472
  • 4. 

    The bulk of the new chemicals introduced each year fall into one of three categories, two of which are industrial chemicals and household cleaners. What is the third?

    • Medicines

    • Military products

    • Fire Suppression agents

    • Lawn care products

    Correct Answer
    A. Lawn care products
  • 5. 

    How are standards for hazardous materials developed?

    • They are created in each fire dept, seperately, by that department

    • They are formed by participation from industy manufacturers

    • They are laws, passed by the several states' legislatures

    • They are issued by nongovernmental agencies such as NFPA

    Correct Answer
    A. They are issued by nongovernmental agencies such as NFPA
  • 6. 

    What does the S stand for in SERC?

    • Special

    • System

    • State

    • Start

    Correct Answer
    A. State
  • 7. 

    The DOT defines a hazardous material as one that poses an unreasonable risk when:

    • It is being transported

    • It is not properly contained or stored

    • It is used in a reasonable, controlled manner

    • It is exposed to common environmental condtions

    Correct Answer
    A. It is not properly contained or stored
  • 8. 

    According to NFPA standards, which item is a core competency for operations level hazardous materials responders?

    • Preserve evidence

    • Control Leaking product

    • Perform victim recovery

    • Perform atmospheric monitoring

    Correct Answer
    A. Preserve evidence
  • 9. 

    What section of 29 CFR 1910.120 covers emergency response?

    • H

    • M

    • P

    • Q

    Correct Answer
    A. Q
  • 10. 

    When does the response to a hazardous materials incident begin?

    • Not until everyone is assembled onsite and the planning and evaluation process has been completed

    • Not until the first person trained in hazardous materials arrives on the scene

    • When the first call is received by the communications center or other agency of notification

    • With learning about the regulations, agencies involved, and potential hazards in the jurisdiction

    Correct Answer
    A. With learning about the regulations, agencies involved, and potential hazards in the jurisdiction

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