HAZMAT Ch 1
- 1.
Which is a detailed profile of a chemical or chemical mixture provided by the manufacturer?
- A.
Local Emergency Response Plan (LERP)
- B.
Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
- C.
The material safety data sheet (MSDS)
- D.
NFPA 49 (Hazardous Chemicals Data)
Correct Answer
C. The material safety data sheet (MSDS) -
- 2.
According to NFPA standards, which item is a core competency for operations level hazardous materials responders?
- A.
Preserve evidence
- B.
Control Leaking product
- C.
Perform victim recovery
- D.
Perform atmospheric monitoring
Correct Answer
A. Preserve evidence -
- 3.
The NFPA has produced three standards on various aspects of hazardous materials and emergency responses to them. What is one of these standards?
- A.
1901
- B.
1002
- C.
473
- D.
10
Correct Answer
C. 473 -
- 4.
When does the response to a hazardous materials incident begin?
- A.
Not until everyone is assembled onsite and the planning and evaluation process has been completed
- B.
Not until the first person trained in hazardous materials arrives on the scene
- C.
When the first call is received by the communications center or other agency of notification
- D.
With learning about the regulations, agencies involved, and potential hazards in the jurisdiction
Correct Answer
D. With learning about the regulations, agencies involved, and potential hazards in the jurisdiction -
- 5.
What is the NFPA standard for competence of responders to hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction incidents?
- A.
470
- B.
471
- C.
472
- D.
473
Correct Answer
C. 472 -
- 6.
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?
- A.
Medicines
- B.
Military products
- C.
Fire Suppression agents
- D.
Lawn care products
Correct Answer
D. Lawn care products -
- 7.
How are standards for hazardous materials developed?
- A.
They are created in each fire dept, seperately, by that department
- B.
They are formed by participation from industy manufacturers
- C.
They are laws, passed by the several states' legislatures
- D.
They are issued by nongovernmental agencies such as NFPA
Correct Answer
D. They are issued by nongovernmental agencies such as NFPA -
- 8.
The DOT defines a hazardous material as one that poses an unreasonable risk when:
- A.
It is being transported
- B.
It is not properly contained or stored
- C.
It is used in a reasonable, controlled manner
- D.
It is exposed to common environmental condtions
Correct Answer
B. It is not properly contained or stored -
- 9.
What section of 29 CFR 1910.120 covers emergency response?
- A.
H
- B.
M
- C.
P
- D.
Q
Correct Answer
D. Q -
- 10.
What does the S stand for in SERC?
- A.
Special
- B.
System
- C.
State
- D.
Start
Correct Answer
C. State -
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