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Identify the three organizations whose local, state, and federal requirements you need to comply with at the HazMat Awareness level.
Identify the three organizations whose local, state, and federal requirements you need to comply with at the HazMat Awareness level.
- OSHA (correct)
- NIST
- EPA (correct)
- DOT (correct)
What are you responsible for when analyzing a hazardous materials incident at the awareness level?
What are you responsible for when analyzing a hazardous materials incident at the awareness level?
Recognizing the presence of hazardous materials.
The placard below indicates a(n): (orange diamond with exploding circle.)
The placard below indicates a(n): (orange diamond with exploding circle.)
- Toxic
- Flammable
- Corrosive
- Explosive (correct)
A material that yields oxygen, causing or enhancing combustion of other materials is classified as a(n):
A material that yields oxygen, causing or enhancing combustion of other materials is classified as a(n):
What is the DOT Class for radioactive materials?
What is the DOT Class for radioactive materials?
What do DOT Class 6, Division 1 materials consist of?
What do DOT Class 6, Division 1 materials consist of?
Match each type of bulk material with the tank designed to carry that material.
Match each type of bulk material with the tank designed to carry that material.
Identify the three pieces of information that will be found on all shipping papers.
Identify the three pieces of information that will be found on all shipping papers.
When hazardous materials are being transported by rail, the shipping papers are most likely to be:
When hazardous materials are being transported by rail, the shipping papers are most likely to be:
What does the military warning symbol indicate?
What does the military warning symbol indicate?
All of the following may be sensory clues that you use to recognize the presence of a hazardous material EXCEPT:
All of the following may be sensory clues that you use to recognize the presence of a hazardous material EXCEPT:
One limitation of using your senses to determine the presence of a hazardous material is that:
One limitation of using your senses to determine the presence of a hazardous material is that:
What is a common difficulty you may encounter when trying to identify a specific material delivered by truck?
What is a common difficulty you may encounter when trying to identify a specific material delivered by truck?
Match each way in which a hazardous material can harm people, property, or the environment with its definition.
Match each way in which a hazardous material can harm people, property, or the environment with its definition.
A corrosive material that damages the skin or body tissue is considered exposure by:
A corrosive material that damages the skin or body tissue is considered exposure by:
Using your sense of smell to identify a hazardous material can put you at risk of exposure by way of:
Using your sense of smell to identify a hazardous material can put you at risk of exposure by way of:
What is one main hazard from BLEVE?
What is one main hazard from BLEVE?
Petroleum and hazardous liquid pipeline structures include:
Petroleum and hazardous liquid pipeline structures include:
Using the attached ERG, determine which two products correspond to guide number 128.
Using the attached ERG, determine which two products correspond to guide number 128.
What should Responder Cooley do if he suspects a gas pipeline rupture?
What should Responder Cooley do if he suspects a gas pipeline rupture?
Information about a material's health hazard will be found in the:
Information about a material's health hazard will be found in the:
When using guide 111 in the emergency response guidebook, you should:
When using guide 111 in the emergency response guidebook, you should:
Determine the outdoor evacuation distance for a compact sedan IED.
Determine the outdoor evacuation distance for a compact sedan IED.
Using the attached ERG, determine which product name, four-digit identification number, and guide number combination is INCORRECT.
Using the attached ERG, determine which product name, four-digit identification number, and guide number combination is INCORRECT.
Study Notes
Hazardous Materials Awareness Key Concepts
- Compliance with local, state, and federal requirements at the HazMat Awareness level involves OSHA, DOT, and EPA.
- At the awareness level, responders must recognize the presence of hazardous materials to ensure safety.
Hazard Classes and Identification
- An orange diamond with an exploding circle indicates explosives (DOT Class B).
- Materials that yield oxygen and enhance combustion are classified as oxidizers.
- Radioactive materials fall under DOT Class 7.
- DOT Class 6, Division 1, includes poisonous materials.
Bulk Material Transportation
- Corrosives are transported in specialized tanks designed for that purpose.
- Different tank designs are used for liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied nitrogen, and flammable liquids.
Shipping Papers and Transportation Procedures
- All shipping papers must include the proper shipping name, a four-digit UN/NA number, and hazard class.
- For rail transport, shipping papers are commonly held by the conductor or engineer.
Military and Sensory Clues
- Military warning symbols can indicate the presence of harassing agents.
- Sensory clues for recognizing hazardous materials do not include checking the health hazard section of the SDS.
- Close proximity to hazardous materials can increase the risk of danger.
Identifying Hazards
- Hazardous materials can harm through corrosive actions, by being etiologic (germs), thermal exposure, or poisoning from toxicity.
- Exposure to corrosive materials is considered contact exposure, while inhalation risk is present when using smell for identification.
BLEVE Incidents
- A BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) can create projectiles as a significant hazard.
- Evacuation distances and further action at BLEVE incidents should be determined using emergency response guides.
Health Hazard Information
- Information regarding a material's health hazard can be found in the orange guide pages of the ERG (Emergency Response Guide).
Evacuation Guidelines
- For a compact sedan IED, an outdoor evacuation distance of 1,500 feet is necessary.
- Emergency response should prioritize evacuating from any recognized or suspected gas leaks or ruptures.
Emergency Response Guides (ERG)
- Guide 111 in the ERG should be used temporarily, awaiting more specific information.
- Verification of product names, identification numbers, and guide numbers is crucial for accurate hazard classification.
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