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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, what are you responsible for?
recognizing the presence of hazardous materials
Identify your FOUR main responsibilities at the Awareness level.
Identify your FOUR main responsibilities at the Awareness level.
call for trained personnel, recognize the presence of hazardous materials, protect yourself, secure the area
What is the DOT Class for radioactive materials?
What is the DOT Class for radioactive materials?
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What does Class 8 of the DOT hazard classification contain?
What does Class 8 of the DOT hazard classification contain?
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Match each DOT hazard class and division with its description.
Match each DOT hazard class and division with its description.
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Explosives that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast or minor projection hazard, or both, but no mass explosion hazard are in the DOT Class 1, Division?
Explosives that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast or minor projection hazard, or both, but no mass explosion hazard are in the DOT Class 1, Division?
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A material that is a flammable solid would be classified as a Class ____ hazardous material.
A material that is a flammable solid would be classified as a Class ____ hazardous material.
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Using the DOT hazard classification system, certain hazards can be determined by the?
Using the DOT hazard classification system, certain hazards can be determined by the?
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When hazardous materials are being transported by rail, where are the shipping papers most likely to be?
When hazardous materials are being transported by rail, where are the shipping papers most likely to be?
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Who is responsible for having the shipping papers on a ship carrying hazardous cargo?
Who is responsible for having the shipping papers on a ship carrying hazardous cargo?
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Identify the THREE pieces of information that should always be printed on a pipeline warning sign.
Identify the THREE pieces of information that should always be printed on a pipeline warning sign.
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What does the symbol below (an X with a 2 in the center) indicate?
What does the symbol below (an X with a 2 in the center) indicate?
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All of the following may be sensory clues that you can use to recognize the presence of a hazardous material EXCEPT looking in the health hazard section of the SDS.
All of the following may be sensory clues that you can use to recognize the presence of a hazardous material EXCEPT looking in the health hazard section of the SDS.
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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?
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At a fixed facility, where is the best place to look for the names of the hazardous materials?
At a fixed facility, where is the best place to look for the names of the hazardous materials?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Information about a material's health hazards will be found in the?
Information about a material's health hazards will be found in the?
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Petroleum and hazardous liquid pipeline structures include?
Petroleum and hazardous liquid pipeline structures include?
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All of the following are personal safety considerations to evaluate when responding to an incident where criminal or terrorist activity is suspected EXCEPT the smell emanating from the scene.
All of the following are personal safety considerations to evaluate when responding to an incident where criminal or terrorist activity is suspected EXCEPT the smell emanating from the scene.
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Determine which TWO products correspond to guide number 128.
Determine which TWO products correspond to guide number 128.
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Identify the Emergency Response Guidebook that is opened to the section that lists the UN/NA numbers in order.
Identify the Emergency Response Guidebook that is opened to the section that lists the UN/NA numbers in order.
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Identify THREE types of hazard information found in the orange section of the Emergency Response Guidebook.
Identify THREE types of hazard information found in the orange section of the Emergency Response Guidebook.
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Match each guide number with the corresponding hazardous material.
Match each guide number with the corresponding hazardous material.
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Identify the truck that can transport liquid petroleum products, such as gasoline and jet fuel.
Identify the truck that can transport liquid petroleum products, such as gasoline and jet fuel.
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The placard below (orange with a 1) indicates a(n):
The placard below (orange with a 1) indicates a(n):
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Match each mode of transportation with the title of the shipping paper that would be used.
Match each mode of transportation with the title of the shipping paper that would be used.
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Match each SDS section with the type of information that can be found in that section.
Match each SDS section with the type of information that can be found in that section.
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Identify FOUR types of locations that could become targets for criminal or terrorist activity using hazardous materials.
Identify FOUR types of locations that could become targets for criminal or terrorist activity using hazardous materials.
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When trying to identify a specific material that has been delivered by truck, one common difficulty you may encounter is that the?
When trying to identify a specific material that has been delivered by truck, one common difficulty you may encounter is that the?
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Determine what the product name is for identification number 1001.
Determine what the product name is for identification number 1001.
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Determine the UN/NA number and guide number for propane.
Determine the UN/NA number and guide number for propane.
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Use Guide 111 in the Emergency Response Guidebook:
Use Guide 111 in the Emergency Response Guidebook:
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Terrorists have been known to use compact sedans as IEDs. What is the outdoor evacuation distance for a compact sedan IED?
Terrorists have been known to use compact sedans as IEDs. What is the outdoor evacuation distance for a compact sedan IED?
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One main hazard from a BLEVE is/are?
One main hazard from a BLEVE is/are?
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The onset of symptoms from a biological terrorist incident can occur within?
The onset of symptoms from a biological terrorist incident can occur within?
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Terrorist incidents characterized by the rapid onset of medical symptoms and easily observed signatures are?
Terrorist incidents characterized by the rapid onset of medical symptoms and easily observed signatures are?
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The type of protective action that requires you to keep everyone who is not directly involved in the emergency response operations, including unprotected emergency responders, away from the incident area is known as?
The type of protective action that requires you to keep everyone who is not directly involved in the emergency response operations, including unprotected emergency responders, away from the incident area is known as?
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Evacuation may require you to do all of the following EXCEPT find a building where windows and doors can be closed tightly.
Evacuation may require you to do all of the following EXCEPT find a building where windows and doors can be closed tightly.
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A typical situation when you should use the isolation distances found in the ERG's orange guide pages is when?
A typical situation when you should use the isolation distances found in the ERG's orange guide pages is when?
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Identify FOUR specific actions you should take when an incident is suspected to involve criminal or terrorist activity.
Identify FOUR specific actions you should take when an incident is suspected to involve criminal or terrorist activity.
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If a contamination risk exists and you need to provide first aid to a victim:
If a contamination risk exists and you need to provide first aid to a victim:
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Responder Kaldor arrives at a BLEVE incident with a 3,088 gallon tank that is 4.1x21.3 feet and has 7,055 lb propane mass. Determine the SUGGESTED minimum evacuation distance.
Responder Kaldor arrives at a BLEVE incident with a 3,088 gallon tank that is 4.1x21.3 feet and has 7,055 lb propane mass. Determine the SUGGESTED minimum evacuation distance.
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Study Notes
Hazardous Materials Awareness Responsibilities
- Recognize the presence of hazardous materials as a key responsibility at the Awareness level.
- Call for trained personnel, protect oneself, and secure the area when encountering hazardous materials.
DOT Hazard Classification
- Radioactive materials fall under DOT Class 7.
- Class 8 of the DOT classification pertains to corrosive materials.
- Class 4, Division 1 indicates flammable solids, Division 2 for spontaneously combustible materials, and Division 3 for materials that are dangerous when wet.
Explosive Classification
- Explosives that pose a fire hazard but have a minor blast or projection hazard are classified under DOT Class 1, Division 3.
Hazard Information and Shipping Papers
- A flammable solid is classified as a Class 4.1 hazardous material.
- The DOT hazard classification can be identified by the color of labels or placards.
- Shipping papers for hazardous materials transported by rail are typically with the conductor or engineer, while the captain carries them on ships.
Pipeline and Symbol Identification
- Pipeline warning signs must include ownership, emergency contact number, and contents information.
- A symbol of an X with a 2 indicates a fragmentation hazard.
Recognition of Hazardous Materials
- Sensory clues for identification exclude reliance on the health hazard section of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- Proximity to hazardous materials when trying to use senses may put one at risk.
- SDS and emergency planning documents are primary resources for identifying hazardous materials at fixed facilities.
Hazards and Health Exposure
- Hazards can be classified as corrosive (destroys tissues on contact), etiologic (germs entering the body), thermal (due to extreme temperatures), and poisonous (toxic if inhaled, absorbed, or ingested).
- Inhalation risk arises from using smell to identify hazardous materials.
- Contact exposure refers to corrosive materials damaging skin or tissue.
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Information
- Health hazards can be found in the Potential Hazard area of the ERG.
- The yellow section organizes UN/NA numbers; the orange section provides hazard information, including fire and explosion risks, protective clothing, and response actions.
- Specific guide numbers correspond to specific hazardous materials: Chlorine (124), Diesel Fuel (128), Acetone (127), Nitrogen (121).
Transportation and Evacuation Protocol
- Shipping papers vary by transport mode: Bill of lading (highway), waybill (railway), dangerous cargo manifest (ship), air bill (airplane).
- Isolation distances in the ERG are crucial when hazardous materials are exposed to fire.
- Evacuation for IED threats such as compact sedans should be a minimum of 1,500 feet.
Criminal and Terrorist Activity Response
- Locations susceptible to criminal or terrorist activities include military installations, telecommunications, historical sites, and mass transit.
- Actions to consider when criminal activity is suspected: communicate suspicions, protect oneself, preserve physical evidence, and remain alert for explosives.
First Aid and Contamination Concerns
- First aid responders must ensure victims are decontaminated before assistance is given.
- Minimize potential contamination risks when offering help and follow protocols during such emergencies.
BLEVE Scenarios and Emergency Response
- BLEVE incidents can lead to projectile hazards.
- Symptoms from biological terrorist incidents may appear minutes to hours post-exposure.
- In situations with suspected criminal activity, isolating affected areas is critical, ensuring untrained responders do not enter.
General Note on Evacuation
- When evacuating, searching for a building with tightly sealed windows and doors is not a requirement.
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