Identifying Hazard Classes in Hazmat Transportation
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What is the purpose of a Hazmat (DOT) substance or material?

  • To provide resources for first responders
  • To pose an unreasonable risk during transportation (correct)
  • To ensure safety in commerce
  • To classify hazardous materials
  • Which hazard class involves materials that are poisonous and may cause injury or death to living organisms?

  • Class 2 - Gases
  • Class 8 - Corrosive
  • Class 6 – Poison (Toxic) and Toxic Inhalation Hazard (correct)
  • Class 4 - Flammable Solids
  • What term groups the nine hazard classes into more useful groupings for first responders?

  • CBRNE (correct)
  • Hazmat Response Model
  • CPR Training
  • Toxic Exposure Protocol
  • What is the difference between Acute Exposure and Chronic Exposure?

    <p>Acute Exposure is short time and high dose, Chronic Exposure is long term and low dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Biological Pathogens refer to?

    <p>Living organisms that cause injury or death to other living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a warning placard on a shipment?

    <p>Highlight specific hazards related to the materials being transported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exposure route involves the transfer of contaminated products to the mouth through inanimate objects?

    <p>Ingestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LD50 refer to in toxicology?

    <p>The single dose of a chemical that will kill 50% of test subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the NFPA Diamond placards primarily provide information about?

    <p>Specific hazards related to the materials being transported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?

    <p>To guide departments and agencies in proactive response to incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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