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Which organization is responsible for creating Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training levels?
Which organization is responsible for creating Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training levels?
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (correct)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
What is the definition of hazardous materials according to the Department of Transportation (DOT)?
What is the definition of hazardous materials according to the Department of Transportation (DOT)?
- Any material capable of posing a reasonable risk to human health and safety during transportation
- Any substance posing an unreasonable risk to human health, safety, or the environment when transported, used incorrectly, or not properly contained or stored (correct)
- Any material that is improperly stored and can cause harm to human health
- Any substance that may pose a risk to the environment when transported in commerce
Which level of HAZWOPER Training has a requirement of 24 additional hours beyond the Hazardous Materials Technician level?
Which level of HAZWOPER Training has a requirement of 24 additional hours beyond the Hazardous Materials Technician level?
- Hazardous Materials Specialist (correct)
- Incident Commander
- First Responder Awareness
- First Responder Operations
According to the responsibilities of the EMT, when should all patients leaving a hazardous materials incident site be considered?
According to the responsibilities of the EMT, when should all patients leaving a hazardous materials incident site be considered?
Which agencies are responsible for creating regulations related to hazardous materials?
Which agencies are responsible for creating regulations related to hazardous materials?