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What is the primary purpose of a Hazardous Materials Response Team? (Select all that apply)
What is the primary purpose of a Hazardous Materials Response Team? (Select all that apply)
- To develop a community plan for responding to hazardous materials incidents
- To assist in the disposal of household hazardous waste
- To provide the skills, knowledge, and technical equipment needed to offensively handle hazardous materials incidents (correct)
- To inspect buildings where hazardous chemicals are used or manufactured
Which Federal law is intended to assure, so far as possible, safe working conditions?
Which Federal law is intended to assure, so far as possible, safe working conditions?
- The Toxic Substances Control Act
- The Safe Drinking Water Act
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act (correct)
- The Clean Air Act
The five phases of a hazardous material's life do not include production, transportation, storage, elimination, and disposal.
The five phases of a hazardous material's life do not include production, transportation, storage, elimination, and disposal.
False (B)
A primary purpose of conducting a hazardous materials exercise is to find out:
A primary purpose of conducting a hazardous materials exercise is to find out:
An industry's smokestack is an example of what type of source?
An industry's smokestack is an example of what type of source?
One benefit of a sound community plan to deal with a hazardous materials emergency is:
One benefit of a sound community plan to deal with a hazardous materials emergency is:
Formal mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions are seldom if ever needed, since everyone is ready to pitch in when an incident occurs.
Formal mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions are seldom if ever needed, since everyone is ready to pitch in when an incident occurs.
What is the recommended minimum number of personnel needed to manage a hazardous materials incident safely?
What is the recommended minimum number of personnel needed to manage a hazardous materials incident safely?
The primary hazard associated with most flammable liquids is:
The primary hazard associated with most flammable liquids is:
A person works every day with a toxic substance but does not take protective measures. The individual will experience what type of exposure?
A person works every day with a toxic substance but does not take protective measures. The individual will experience what type of exposure?
If you are caught outdoors in the vicinity of a hazardous materials incident, you should try to move away from the release:
If you are caught outdoors in the vicinity of a hazardous materials incident, you should try to move away from the release:
Sensory clues to the possible presence of hazardous materials in water include:
Sensory clues to the possible presence of hazardous materials in water include:
A chemical that, in relatively small amounts, produces injury when it comes in contact with skin tissue is known as:
A chemical that, in relatively small amounts, produces injury when it comes in contact with skin tissue is known as:
Standard approaches to waste disposal are generally regulated and managed by the:
Standard approaches to waste disposal are generally regulated and managed by the:
The chemical agent or hazardous material that interferes with the body's ability to transfer oxygen to the cells is:
The chemical agent or hazardous material that interferes with the body's ability to transfer oxygen to the cells is:
The success of good site operations and the ability of employees to respond during emergencies is:
The success of good site operations and the ability of employees to respond during emergencies is:
The basic approaches to cleaning contaminated soil include:
The basic approaches to cleaning contaminated soil include:
It is difficult and sometimes impossible to purify contaminated groundwater.
It is difficult and sometimes impossible to purify contaminated groundwater.
A person whose skin is coated with a toxic substance gives his/her contaminated clothing to another individual. This likely will result in what is called:
A person whose skin is coated with a toxic substance gives his/her contaminated clothing to another individual. This likely will result in what is called:
Which of the following correctly identifies the four 'routes of entry' for toxic substances into the body?
Which of the following correctly identifies the four 'routes of entry' for toxic substances into the body?
Once approved, an Emergency Operations Plan should never be revised, since this would create potential confusion in responding agencies.
Once approved, an Emergency Operations Plan should never be revised, since this would create potential confusion in responding agencies.
The EPCRA grants citizens the right to obtain information on hazardous materials in their community.
The EPCRA grants citizens the right to obtain information on hazardous materials in their community.
Under what circumstances are judges likely to take immediate action to halt pollution before a violation of the law has been proven in court?
Under what circumstances are judges likely to take immediate action to halt pollution before a violation of the law has been proven in court?
The code OXY in the bottom white quadrant of a label conforming to NFPA 704 indicates that:
The code OXY in the bottom white quadrant of a label conforming to NFPA 704 indicates that:
The Federal agency primarily responsible for protecting our environment from contamination by hazardous materials releases is:
The Federal agency primarily responsible for protecting our environment from contamination by hazardous materials releases is:
Besides the LEPC, what local agencies may maintain specific information on industries in your community that use, store, or generate EHS-listed hazardous materials?
Besides the LEPC, what local agencies may maintain specific information on industries in your community that use, store, or generate EHS-listed hazardous materials?
The tendency of chemicals to become more concentrated as they move up the food chain is known as:
The tendency of chemicals to become more concentrated as they move up the food chain is known as:
By reading the placard on a tanker bearing hazardous materials, you can find out:
By reading the placard on a tanker bearing hazardous materials, you can find out:
In the NFPA 704 labeling system, a rating of 4 in any quadrant corresponds to:
In the NFPA 704 labeling system, a rating of 4 in any quadrant corresponds to:
The presence of hazardous materials can always be detected by the sense of smell.
The presence of hazardous materials can always be detected by the sense of smell.
The local role in reducing public risks from hazardous materials includes:
The local role in reducing public risks from hazardous materials includes:
If you encounter a suspicious substance, you should:
If you encounter a suspicious substance, you should:
Which Federal agency provides training, resource information and technical assistance to States to help them prepare for hazardous materials emergencies?
Which Federal agency provides training, resource information and technical assistance to States to help them prepare for hazardous materials emergencies?
You have just learned that a chemical you work with is a mutagen. What effect does this chemical have?
You have just learned that a chemical you work with is a mutagen. What effect does this chemical have?
Decontamination is needed in order to:
Decontamination is needed in order to:
Existing landfills are generally considered sufficient to serve as the sole means of disposing of the Nation's waste for the foreseeable future.
Existing landfills are generally considered sufficient to serve as the sole means of disposing of the Nation's waste for the foreseeable future.
Under existing laws, States do not have broad authority to control how hazardous materials are stored, used, transported, and disposed of within their borders.
Under existing laws, States do not have broad authority to control how hazardous materials are stored, used, transported, and disposed of within their borders.
The analysis of a situation to determine the level of risk inherent in that situation is called:
The analysis of a situation to determine the level of risk inherent in that situation is called:
The key components of a complete local plan include a basic plan, supporting annexes, and implementing procedures. The supporting annexes typically include:
The key components of a complete local plan include a basic plan, supporting annexes, and implementing procedures. The supporting annexes typically include:
When treating a household incident involving exposure to a poison, your most reliable source of advice and expertise is:
When treating a household incident involving exposure to a poison, your most reliable source of advice and expertise is:
A toxic accident occurs in your neighborhood. Several adults, teenagers, and small children are present. Which group, if any, would likely be most severely affected?
A toxic accident occurs in your neighborhood. Several adults, teenagers, and small children are present. Which group, if any, would likely be most severely affected?
The body has very efficient internal defenses which can remove any quantity of an unwanted substance.
The body has very efficient internal defenses which can remove any quantity of an unwanted substance.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) includes information on:
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) includes information on:
Permissible exposure limits are levels of exposures mandated by:
Permissible exposure limits are levels of exposures mandated by:
In-place sheltering is never an appropriate option in an accident involving hazardous materials.
In-place sheltering is never an appropriate option in an accident involving hazardous materials.
Health effects resulting from contact with a hazardous substance over a long period of time is called:
Health effects resulting from contact with a hazardous substance over a long period of time is called:
Under EPCRA, Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) are charged with the responsibility to:
Under EPCRA, Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) are charged with the responsibility to:
Results of Commodity Flow Surveys can be obtained from:
Results of Commodity Flow Surveys can be obtained from:
The Federal law designed to regulate hazardous waste 'from cradle to grave' is:
The Federal law designed to regulate hazardous waste 'from cradle to grave' is:
The Federal agency responsible for regulating interstate shipments of hazardous materials is:
The Federal agency responsible for regulating interstate shipments of hazardous materials is:
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Study Notes
Hazardous Materials Response Team
- Main purpose is to provide skills, knowledge, and equipment for handling hazardous materials incidents.
Federal Safety Laws
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act ensures safe working conditions.
Life Cycle of Hazmat
- The five phases of a hazardous material’s life include production, transportation, storage, elimination, and disposal.
Hazardous Materials Exercises
- Conducted to evaluate whether planned procedures work effectively during emergencies.
Source Types
- A smokestack from an industry is classified as a point source of pollution.
Community Planning Benefits
- Sound community plans define roles and responsibilities to manage hazardous materials emergencies.
Mutual Aid Agreements
- Formal agreements with other jurisdictions are essential for coordinated responses to hazardous incidents.
Personnel Requirements
- A minimum of eight personnel is recommended for managing hazardous materials incidents safely.
Flammable Liquids Hazards
- The primary hazard associated with flammable liquids is fire or explosion.
Exposure Types
- Chronic exposure occurs when an individual works regularly with toxic substances without protective measures.
Response to Incidents
- If caught outdoors during a hazmat incident, move upstream, uphill, and upwind from the release.
Sensory Clues in Water
- Indicators of hazardous materials presence in water include dead fish, unusual algae growth, and white froth.
Definitions of Chemicals
- A corrosive chemical can cause injury upon contact with skin tissue.
Waste Management Regulation
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) generally manages waste disposal regulations.
Hazardous Substances
- A nerve agent interferes with the body's oxygen transport, posing severe health risks.
Training Importance
- Initial and annual refresher training ensure site operations are effective during emergencies.
Soil Cleaning Methods
- Approaches include containment, off-site containment, on- or off-site treatment, or disposal.
Groundwater Purification
- It is often difficult and sometimes impossible to purify contaminated groundwater.
Cross-Contamination Risks
- Passing contaminated clothing to another can lead to cross-contamination.
Routes of Entry for Toxins
- Absorption, injection, ingestion, and inhalation are the four primary routes for toxic substances entering the body.
Emergency Operations Plan
- An Emergency Operations Plan should be regularly revised to remain effective and relevant.
Public Rights
- The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) allows citizens to obtain information on hazardous materials in their communities.
Judicial Actions on Pollution
- Judges may intervene to halt pollution if potential damage is evident and irreparable.
NFPA 704 Labeling
- The OXY label indicates the material can enhance fire or explosion hazards.
Environmental Protection Responsibility
- The EPA is the primary federal agency tasked with environmental protection against hazardous materials contamination.
Local Agencies Information
- Local emergency services departments also keep information on hazardous materials used in the community.
Biomagnification
- The process of chemicals concentrating more as they move up the food chain is known as biomagnification.
Hazard Class Identification
- Tanker placards reveal the hazard class of the substance being transported.
NFPA 704 Ratings
- A rating of 4 in any NFPA quadrant indicates the highest degree of hazard.
Detecting Hazards
- The presence of hazardous materials may not always be detected by smell alone.
Local Risk Reduction Roles
- Local roles in mitigating public risk from hazardous materials include emergency planning, transportation regulation, and waste disposal management.
Suspicious Substances Protocol
- Upon encountering a suspicious substance, notify the appropriate authority rather than handling it yourself.
Federal Training Assistance
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides training and resources for states to prepare for hazardous materials incidents.
Mutagens
- Chemicals classified as mutagens increase the risk of cancer by causing genetic material changes.
Importance of Decontamination
- Decontamination is essential to remove contaminants from individuals and equipment.
Landfill Sufficiency
- Existing landfills are not sufficient for the nation’s waste disposal needs for the foreseeable future.
State Authority on Hazardous Materials
- States have broad authority to control the management of hazardous materials within their boundaries.
Risk Assessment Definition
- Risk assessment involves analyzing situations to determine their inherent risk levels.
Local Plan Components
- Comprehensive local plans include a basic plan, supporting annexes detailing emergency operations.
Household Poison Exposure
- The product's label is the most reliable source of guidance when dealing with household poison incidents.
Vulnerable Groups in Toxic Accidents
- Small children are likely to be the most severely affected group during toxic incidents.
Body’s Defense Mechanisms
- The body lacks the efficiency to remove all quantities of unwanted substances effectively.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- MSDS provide vital details on the health effects and physical properties of specific chemicals.
Exposure Limits Regulations
- Permissible exposure limits are regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
In-Place Sheltering
- In-place sheltering can be an appropriate option during hazardous materials incidents under certain circumstances.
Chronic Exposure Impacts
- Long-term contact with hazardous substances results in chronic exposure effects.
Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs)
- LEPCs are responsible for developing emergency plans for hazardous materials incidents.
Commodity Flow Survey Information
- Information from Commodity Flow Surveys is accessible through the local emergency services department.
Hazardous Waste Regulation Law
- The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 regulates hazardous waste from inception to disposal.
Interstate Hazardous Materials Shipment Regulation
- The Department of Transportation oversees the regulation of interstate shipments of hazardous materials.
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