Hazardous Materials Awareness Test

Hazardous Materials Awareness Test (A)

• Scope of Responsibility (Question 1):

  • Awareness level responders are responsible for passive mitigation and determining appropriate actions based on the Emergency Response Guide (ERG).

• Hazardous Materials Responder Levels (Question 2):

  • Technician level responders are trained to enter heavily contaminated areas to stop hazardous material releases.

• Chemical Profiles (Question 3):

  • Manufacturers provide detailed chemical profiles called Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• Hazardous Material Definition (Question 4):

  • A hazardous material, according to DOT, poses an unreasonable risk when it is not properly contained or stored.

• Hazardous Materials Training Levels (Question 5):

  • Awareness level training equips first responders to identify hazardous materials emergencies, protect themselves, isolate the area, and request assistance.

Additional Hazardous Materials Information

• Exposure Agent Identification (Question 6):

  • Twitching in a victim suggests possible nerve agent exposure.

• Oxygen Deprivation Agent (Question 7):

  • Choking agents prevent the body from using oxygen.

• Respiratory System Exposure (Question 8):

  • Inhalation is how toxic substances enter the body through the respiratory system.

• Skin Absorption (Question 9):

  • Absorption is how hazardous materials enter the body through the skin.

• Open Wound Exposure (Question 10):

  • Injection is the term for chemical exposure through an open wound.

• Hazard Class for Toxic Substances (Question 11):

  • DOT hazard class for toxic substances is 8.

• Containers (Question 12):

  • Drums, bags, and carboys are examples of non-bulk containers.

• Pipeline Warning Signs (Question 13):

  • Pipeline warning signs include a warning symbol, the owner's name, an emergency contact number, and an ERG guide number.

• Explosives Hazard Class (Question 14):

  • DOT hazard class for explosives is Class 1.

• Flammable Liquid Hazard Class (Question 15):

  • DOT hazard class for flammable liquids is Class 3.

• NFPA 704 Symbols (Question 16, 17, 18):

  • Blue diamond= Flammability, Red diamond=Reactivity, White diamond=Special Hazards, Health hazard.

• Shipping Documentation (Question 19):

  • Waybills are used for highway transportation.

• Railroad Shipping Documentation (Question 20):

  • Bill of lading documents railroad transportation.

• ERG Section for Chemical ID Numbers (Question 21):

  • The Blue section of the ERG is used to reference chemical ID numbers.

• ERG Section for Chemical Names (Question 22):

  • The Yellow section of the ERG is used to reference chemical names.

• ERG Section for Isolation Distances (Question 23):

  • The Green section of the ERG shows Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.

• Relocation of People (Question 24):

  • Relocation for potential hazard threats is called "Shelter in Place".

• Evacuation Distances (Question 25):

  • Evacuation distances for small spills in the ERG are found in the Green section.

This quiz evaluates your understanding of hazardous materials awareness, including responder responsibilities, chemical profiles, and safety protocols. Explore critical topics such as the roles of different hazardous materials responder levels and their training requirements to effectively handle emergencies.