HAZMAT OPERATIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A

HAZMAT OPERATIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A 1. environment 2. property 3. nearby people what are three items at Operations-level responder must protect when responding to a release or potential release of a haz ...

HAZMAT OPERATIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A 1. environment 2. property 3. nearby people what are three items at Operations-level responder must protect when responding to a release or potential release of a hazardous material. 1000 pounds Bulk containers can hold more than how many pounds of water capacity of compressed gas ammonia common cleaning containers such as Ajax and commercial cleaners are most likely to hold what ingredients. Site plan At an incident at a fixed facility, you notice a product name and identification number stenciled on container. The ID number should relate to the___ ____? Compressed gas tube trailer The type of container often found at construction and industrial sites that is used to transport gates up to 34,470 kPa (5,000 psi) is a(n): ? specific product The highlighted ()sections of this pesticide EPA registration number is the: 45678- (1234)-67 1. Emergency Response Guide 2. electronic data bases 3. CHEMTREC What are three sources that can be used to verify information obtained during a survey of a hazardous materials incident in the U.S. flammable liquids and combustable liquids What are two types of materials that would be classified as Class 3 substances. 7 At a site, your binoculars aren't strong enough to read the numbers on the placard but you do see a yellow and white placard with a propeller-type icon. These materials are probably from Class: ? In the local emergency response plan. information about the role of local, state and federal authorities during hazardous materials emergencies can be found where? The shipper and CHEMTREC/CANUTEC What are two sources from which you can obtain a Safety Data Sheet? neutron radiation The type of radiation that is the best shielded with a material that has a high hydrogen content is:? physical characteristics The section on a SDS that shows the: boiling point, freezing point, vapor pressure, specific gravity, solubility in H2O % by Wt., Vapor Density, Appearance and Odor, pH and % Volatiles by VOL. is the? the contaminated material ingested or inhaled continues to emit radiation. What happens when the radioactive contamination occurs and the person is removed from the endangered area is? Cone (Dispersion pattern)Liquid that flows with the topography and widens at the farthest point from the release site. Hemisphere (Dispersion pattern) Usually occurs when there is no wind. Stream (Dispersion pattern) Liquid flows with the topography but remains generally consistent in width for the length of the spill. Plume (Dispersion pattern) Product drifts with the wind. Pool (Dispersion Pattern) Spreads equally in all directions. Violent rupture What is the type of release that is associated with a runaway cracking? Flammability What is a material's flash point is the primary characteristic used to determine its relative degree of: ? Nephrotoxin Produces kidney damage. Hepatotoxin Produces liver damage. Neurotoxin Produces primary toxic effect on the nervous system Red What color should a patient be tagged if they are seriously injured but has a chance of survival if immediate medical care is provided? Toxic What type of Harm is a result from exposure to poison? Thermal What type of harm is a result from exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes? Etiologic What type of harm is a result from exposure to infectious substances? Mechanical What type of harm is a result form contact with scattering fragments (from an explosion)? Loss of conciousness and cynosis What are two signs and symptoms of exposure to a substance whose agents have decreased hemoglobin in the blood function? Acute Exposure to a high dose of radiation for a short time is considered? class 2.3 What is the UN/DOT hazard class for the choking agent phosgene? in air of 200 parts per million by volume or less of gas or vapor. A chemical is highly toxic if it has a median lethal concentration (LC50). (Parts per million) 1. What is the size of the breach of the hazardous material's container? 2. What form is the hazardous material in? 3. What type of hazardous material involved? When planning a response objective, you must know something about the hazardous material involved. what are three questions you should ask yourself when determining the response objectives? 1. Thermal injury 2. Chemical injury 3. asphyxiation 4. mechanical injury What are four types of harm that can result from exposure to gases stored in containers that may be under pressure during a rescue operation? 1. Department of Transportation (DOT) 2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Identify the organizations whose training requirements you need to meet to become certified as an Operations-level responder. Low concentrations, that are considered to be a limited threat to the public, and packaged in glass or concrete. What radioactive materials are Industrial packages designed to transport? Low radioactivity such as natural uranium and rubble from nuclear reactors and packaged in steel, wood or fiberboard. Strong, tight packages are designed to transport radioactive materials with: 1. A metal certificate plate with a serial number 2. Placards or labels 3. The shipper's identification number What Intermodal equipment, including tank containers have all the markings Class 6, Division 1. The Dot system, materials, other than gas, that are either known to be so toxic to humans as to afford a hazard to health during transport, or in the absence of adequate data on human toxicity, are presumed to be toxic to humans would fall under. Class 1, Division 3 Explosives that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard Class 2, Division 2 Non- flammable, nonpoisonous compressed gas, including compressed gas, liquefied gas, cryogenic gas, and compressed gas in solution. Class 4, Division 2 Material that when in contact with the air and without an energy supply is liable to self-heat. Class 5, Division 1 Material that may, by yielding oxygen, cause the combustion of other materials. On the shipping papers In addition to contacting CHEMTREC, you will be able to find information about a particular substance on the SDS Booby traps Armed resistance Use of weapons Except/ NOT= unintentional releases All of the following hazards might be associated with a hazardous materials incident involving criminal or terrorist activity: favorably change outcomes while making sure they are consistant with the local emergency response plans and the organization's standard operation procedures. What is the purpose of the Operations level goal to "implement the planned response" ? Class 6, Division 1 Sarin and V-agent are hazardous materials that can be used in a criminal or terrorist incident. What is their DOT class and division? Class 2, Division 3 Cyanogen chloride and Phosgene are hazardous materials that can be used in a criminal or terrorist incident. What is their DOT class and division? 1. Chlorine Institute 2. DOT National Response Center 3. Department of Defense Except/ NOT = Chemical Mixers Association CHEMTREC has access to what three resources? 1. use of weapons 2. booby traps 3. secondary contamination from handling patients 4. armed resistance Except/ NOT= unusual topography What are the four examples of hazards that could indicate criminal or terrorist activity? Anywhere flammable vapors could migrate. At a highway incident, Responder Smith notices that a large amount of gasoline has been spilled on the highway. He knows that all ignition sources must be eliminated. Based on the typical behavior of the contents, where should he start? Chemical stress A chemical inside a container has come into contact with an incompatable substance and is now degrading its own container. When Responder Bell describes the situation to CHEMTREC, Watson refers to:? Spill or leak As Responder Pete pulled up to the scene, he noticed a slow but steady stream of liquid material being released from the bottom of the tank. The content was probably a? minutes and hours A short term contamination usually last how long? Green What color pages of the ERG contain the size of the endangered area? 1. Genetic defects 2. shortened life span 3. Cancer What are three late effects that may result from radiation exposure? 1. How many exposures are in the vicinity? 2. Is the material inside the tank a liquid or a gas? 3. What are the surrounding conditions? Except/ NOT= How large is the hot zone for this incident? Responder Brown is at an incident involving an overturn tank truck. It appears as though the tank has been breached, although Brown does not see any visible signs of a release. As he studies the scene and decides whether or not to intervene, Brown should ask all of the following 4 questions? Mutagen What is the Chronic health hazard that causes mutations in DNA? Carcinogen What is the Chronic health hazard that has been evaluated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer? Teratogen What is the Chronic health hazard that causes growth abnormalties in embryos, or genetic modifications in cells? 1. time of day 2. size of breach 3. type of occupancies 4. size of the endagered area What are four factors that should be considered when attempting to determine the number and type of exposures at a HazMat incident? 1. Chemical injury 2. Mechanical injury 3. thermal injury 4. asphyxiation What are four types of harm that can result from exposure to gases stored in containers that may be under pressure during a rescue operation? 1. Chemical injury 2. thermal injury 3. etiological harm What are three types of harm that can result from exposure to toxic/poisonous materials during a rescue operation? managed like any other corrosive injury even though radiation was involved. During an incedent response, victims who have been exposed and contaminated through radiation and are experiencing chemical burns should be:? participate in specific traing exercises. What should the user do to be fully competent to use a specific CPC suit? 1. Ice vest are not as effective as a full-body cooling suits for controlling the core body temperature. 2. Suit cooling systems add weight and bulk to the suit. 3. Air cooled systems require an air line and large quantites of air. Except/ False suit cooling systems eleminate the need for medical monitoring. What are three statements about CPC suit cooling systems? to document the use and maintenance of the CPC. What is the purpose of the suit log provided by the manufacturer? Self-contained breathing apparatus Which respiratory protective device is defined: most air units provide approximately 60 minutes of duration. provides highest level of respiratory protection. Air purifying respirator Which respiratory protective device is defined: Effectiveness of the filtering cartridge depends on the concentration of contaminants. Should only be used when the hazard is known and quantified as below the PEL. Air line respirator Which respiratory protective device is defined: Provides an unlimited supply of breathing air. Must have a source of emergency air if used in a IDLH atmosphere. 1. whether the acid/gas filtration and purification devices to be used at this incident have passed their expiration date for use. 2. concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere 3. concentration of hazardous vapors in the atmosphere. What three factors that can affect the selection and use of an APR at a HazMat incident? contaminants should be removed from the responder's personal protective clothing and equipment. What must be done when entering the decontamination corridor? trained law enforcement officials When criminal or terrorist activity is suspected at a HazMat incident, evidence collection should be coordinated by who? IMS incident- Level 1 Which level IMS incident is a: Small spill occurs from a drum and is cleaned up by two of the plant's employees without causing an evacuation. IMS incident- Level 3 Which level IMS incident is a: Spill occurs from a tank truck; requires large-scale protective action since the truck contained extremely hazardous substances. IMS incident- Level 2 Which level IMS incident is a: Spill occurs from a portable container that is beyond the plant's ability to control and clean up; requires some protective action of the surrounding area. 1. Notifying other parties involved. 2. asking for additional assistance. 3. implementing initial defensive actions. EXCEPT/ NOT= commading the scene Name three responsibilities as a Operations-level first responder. 1. booby traps 2. secondary contamination from handling patients 3. armed resistance 4. use of weapons What are four items to include when conducting a safety breifing at an incident that involves criminal or terrorist activity? 1. Should be used if manpower is limited. 2. is appropriate when the material is a migrating vapor cloud. 3. is appropriate when vapor clouds will disperse quickly. EXCEPT/ NOT= should be used for leaks that cannot be controlled. What are three facts about sheltering-in-place? Alcohol Truck number MC-306/DOT-406 contains what material? LP gases Truck number MC-MC-331 contains what material? Corrosive liquids Truck number MC-312/DOT-412 contains what material? Liquid Nitrogen Truck number MC-338 contains what material? static charges What is a common hazard with dry bulk cargo tanks? low radioactivity such as natural uranium and rubble from nuclear reactors and packaged in steel, wood, or fiberboard. What are strong, tight packages designed to transport radioactive material? Class 6, Division 1 Using the DOT system, materials, other than gas, that are either known to be toxic to humans as to afford a hazard to health during transport, or in a absence of adequate data on human toxicity, are presumed to be toxic would fall under:? U.S. Army Operations Center You are at a HazMat incident that you suspect involves criminal or terrorist activity. There are munitions involved and you need an Explosives Ordinance Disposal team to respond to the scene. The agency that can help you with this is the:? CHEMTREC will have the shipper or manufacturer call you. What will happen once you have contacted CHEMTREC? Corrosivity indicates the possible destruction or alterations to the skin at site of contact. Reactivity Ability of a material to release energy Form Used to determine the hazards of a material and the tactics for controlling a release Specific Gravity Used to determine spill control and clean-up procedures for water-borne releases. spill or leak As responder Kempe pulled up to scene, he noticed a slow but steady stream of liquid material being released from the bottom of the tank. The content release was probably a:? Exposures exceed intended limits and radioactive material is transferred to people, animals, or the environment. Contamination occurs when. 1. beta particles 2. X-rays 3. gamma rays 4. alpha particles What are four examples of ionizing radiation? True True of false. A person who is contaminated must have been exposed. Class 6.2 What is the UN/ DOT Hazard Class for smallpox. pull back from the rescue effort If the intensity of the incident increases and could pose a unreasonable threat to the responders at the scene, the responders should do what? sensitizer What is a material that may cause most people to have a reaction after repeated exposure to the material? Keeping future events from occurring What aspect of a response objective focuses on prevention? Stage of the incident What aspect of the response objective relates to whether containers have already breached? Goals for stopping the event What is the aspect of the response objective that involves removing exposures from the scene? degradation What causes breaks in the CPC suit fabric created by contact with chemicals or physical abrasion? Sorbent What is used with an air purifying respirator to remove chemical contaminants from inhaled air? 1. Decontaminate all persons that are contaminated. 2. Designate a safe refuge area for contaminated persons. 3. direct all contaminated persons to the decon area 4. designate the decon area. What are four procedures that should be performed for a HazMat incident involving a large number of people who have been exposed to hazardous materials? 1. safety precautions 2. procedures to follow 3. equipment to use What are three items about collecting evidence that must be included in the response to an incident involving terrorist or criminal activity? IMS Incident Managment System The following three key components are part of what system? 1. consolidated action plan 2. modular organization 3. common terminology monitor the medical condition of personnel on entry, backup, and rescue teams. What is one of the responsibilities of a HazMat Safety Officer? 1. Notify 2. Transport 3. Relocate 4. Inform NTRI The following steps for performing a smooth evacuation should placed in what order? (first to last step) Transport, Notify, Relocate, Inform. 1. document the incident 2. collect and preserve evidence carefully and methodically 3. establish continuous chain-of-custody 4. coordinate evidence through trained law enforcement officials. What four parts should be done when planning the response to a suspected terrorist or criminal incident? 1. Is the suit completely sealed, protecting all areas of my body from hazards? 2. How strenuous is the task that I will be performing? Operations-level responders Allison and Palffy are at a HazMat incident and preparing to approach the scene. What are two questions they should be asking themselves about their protective equipment. deep frostbite When the tissue below the skin does not have "bounce" or rebound, the type of cold stress a person is most suffering from is:? 1. Use mild soap and water 2. Do not get water into the regulator assembly openings 3. Clean the entire unit. What are three rules that apply when cleaning the SCBA components (other than the facepiece). Place your chin in the lower part of the facepiece, then pulling the harness back over your head. After centering the harness on the back of your head, tighten the lower straps first then tighten the temple straps. What is the best method for donning your facepiece? 1. If the situation could possibly deteriorate 2. if nothing can be done to mitigate the incident. What are the two situations in which you should pull responders back from a HazMat incident? make adjustments to improve the situation If the incident is not stabilizing or if the intensity of the incident is on the rise, you should? contact CHEMTREC What would be another way to find out the distances for evacuation at a HazMat incident other than the Emergency Response Guide? 1. Number of exposures 2. hazards of the released contents. 3. duration of contact. EXCEPT/NOT= Time of day What are three factors that influence harm? 1. reduced mobility 2. added weight 3. heat stress 4. reduced visibility What are four issues that are standard sources of additional stress associated with the use of CPC? 1. The concentration of the contaminants 2. whether the contaminants are known or unknown. 3. the amount of time you will be required to use respiratory protection. EXCEPT/NOT= the ability to refill SCBA cylinders. What are three factors that should be considered when selecting the proper level of respiratory protection? gross decontamination procedures What is a emergency decontamination procedure that is set up at a HazMat incident to quickly remove contaminants that pose an immediate threat to a victim's life? roles, responsibilities and procedures What is a IMS system organized of? 1. Fire departments 2. Emergency Medical service 3. security police EXCEPT/NOT= center for disease control. What three response groups should be contacted for IMS Level III? Warm Zone What is limited access area where responders conduct decontamination? Cold Zone What is the location of the incident command post and many other support functions, including medical support. Hot zone What is the restricted area located immediately around the release? immediately wash any exposed body parts with the flooding quantities of water. What is the next step after removing a victim from the contaminated area? Heat exhaustion What type of heat stress is mild form of shock caused when the circulatory system begins to fail? Heat rash What type of heat stress causes inflammation of the skin? Heat stroke What type of heat stress is a result of a failure of the body's temperature regulating capacity? Heat cramps What is the type of heat stress is the cause of Spasm and/or contraction in the extremities or abdomen. in the warm zone, just upwind of the decontamination corridor Where should the back-up personnel be located on a hazmat incident? Performing pre-operational check When donning your SCBA, which step involves checking it to ensure the positive pressure system is working there are no leaks, and that all alarm and signals are operating? a critical emergency condition arises When is it acceptable to break the chain of command at an incident ONLY if:? 1. an announcement on the megaphone 2. pre-established emergency radio messages 3. blast on the air horn. What are three methods that can be used to notify the Incident Commander and other responders at the scene in the event of an emergency? 1. storm and sewer drains. 2. underground pipelines 3. overhead pipelines NOT drainage capacity What are three considerations when you survey an incident? 1. environmental agencies 2. regional hazardous materials response teams. 3. adjcent fire departments 4. health departments and industrial hygiene groups What are four resources that Operations-level responder has available for use when determining the concentrations of a released hazardous material within an endagered area? one What is the maximum number of incident command post should be at a hazmat incident? 1. be aware of all available resources 2. establish and maintain a resource list What are two items that you should be familiar when pre-planning to request additional assistance? 1. weather conditions 2. results of the monitoring and sampling What are two items that should be taken into account when deciding to monitor the size of the perimeter of a control zone? 1. Is the suit completely sealed, protecting all areas of my body from hazards? 2. How strenuous is the the task that I will be performing? What are two questions you should be asking when approaching a scene of a hazmat incident? Ensure the cylinder is fully pressurized What must you do before donning the harness and carrier of your SCBA? 1. If the situation could possibly deteriorate 2. If nothing could be done to mitigate the incident. What are two situations which you should pull responders back from a Hazmat incident? Glass and concrete, Low concentrations, that are considered to be limited threat to the public. What type of materials are designed to transport radioactive materials in industrial packages? 1. NFPA 704 symbol 2. pre emergency planning documents 3. labeling or marking What are three ways in which you can identify materials stored at fixed facilities?