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?

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

What do Biological Pathogens refer to?

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

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

Highlight specific hazards related to the materials being transported Signup and view all the answers

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

Ingestion Signup and view all the answers

What does LD50 refer to in toxicology?

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

What do the NFPA Diamond placards primarily provide information about?

Specific hazards related to the materials being transported Signup and view all the answers

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

To guide departments and agencies in proactive response to incidents Signup and view all the answers

Identifying Hazard Classes in Hazmat Transportation

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of a Hazmat (DOT) substance or material?

Which hazard class involves materials that are poisonous and may cause injury or death to living organisms?

What term groups the nine hazard classes into more useful groupings for first responders?

What is the difference between Acute Exposure and Chronic Exposure?

What do Biological Pathogens refer to?

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

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

What does LD50 refer to in toxicology?

What do the NFPA Diamond placards primarily provide information about?

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

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