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What is the recommended protective clothing when there is NO RISK OF FIRE?
What is the recommended protective clothing when there is NO RISK OF FIRE?
- Regular foam
- Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
- Chemical protective clothing (correct)
- Structural firefighters' protective clothing
In a situation involving a fire with a leaking gas, what is the advised emergency response action?
In a situation involving a fire with a leaking gas, what is the advised emergency response action?
- Consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters in all directions (correct)
- Extinguish the fire immediately
- Call a specialist to handle the situation
- Isolate the area for 100 meters in all directions
When handling a spill or leak, what is NOT recommended?
When handling a spill or leak, what is NOT recommended?
- Use water spray to reduce vapors
- Eliminate all ignition sources from the area
- Turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid
- Direct water at the source of leaks (correct)
What should be done if there is a rising sound from venting safety devices during a fire involving tanks?
What should be done if there is a rising sound from venting safety devices during a fire involving tanks?
What action should be taken if there is contact with liquefied gas?
What action should be taken if there is contact with liquefied gas?
What should be done if the victim ingested or inhaled a substance?
What should be done if the victim ingested or inhaled a substance?
During first aid, what should be done in case of burns?
During first aid, what should be done in case of burns?
What should be avoided when handling a spill or leak?
What should be avoided when handling a spill or leak?
What should be done if there are undamaged containers near a large fire?
What should be done if there are undamaged containers near a large fire?
What precaution should be taken if there is a risk of a toxic gas leak?
What precaution should be taken if there is a risk of a toxic gas leak?
What is the recommended action for evacuation if there is enough time?
What is the recommended action for evacuation if there is enough time?
When is shelter-in-place considered not the best option?
When is shelter-in-place considered not the best option?
What is a key action advised for people inside during shelter-in-place?
What is a key action advised for people inside during shelter-in-place?
Why should evacuees not be permitted to gather at recommended distances?
Why should evacuees not be permitted to gather at recommended distances?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining communications with sheltered-in-place individuals?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining communications with sheltered-in-place individuals?
In what scenario can vehicles offer some protection during an incident?
In what scenario can vehicles offer some protection during an incident?
What type of materials are not assigned an ID number due to not being commercially transported?
What type of materials are not assigned an ID number due to not being commercially transported?
What is the main potential hazard associated with materials listed in ERG Guide 117?
What is the main potential hazard associated with materials listed in ERG Guide 117?
In what situation should emergency responders use the Orange Guide for evacuation distances?
In what situation should emergency responders use the Orange Guide for evacuation distances?
Which division should emergency responders refer to according to Note 2 for explosives in an emergency situation?
Which division should emergency responders refer to according to Note 2 for explosives in an emergency situation?
When should Table 2 be consulted for safe distances according to the text provided?
When should Table 2 be consulted for safe distances according to the text provided?
What is the primary potential hazard listed for materials described as TOXIC; Extremely Hazardous in ERG Guide 117?
What is the primary potential hazard listed for materials described as TOXIC; Extremely Hazardous in ERG Guide 117?
What should be done if cylinders exposed to fire start to vent and release toxic gas, according to the text?
What should be done if cylinders exposed to fire start to vent and release toxic gas, according to the text?
What action should responders take if there is a fire involved and they are protecting in the downwind direction?
What action should responders take if there is a fire involved and they are protecting in the downwind direction?
"Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along the ground." Why is this information important for emergency responders?
"Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along the ground." Why is this information important for emergency responders?
"Public Safety Call 911." What is the purpose of this instruction according to the text?
"Public Safety Call 911." What is the purpose of this instruction according to the text?
What does the term 'isolate' mean in the context of the text?
What does the term 'isolate' mean in the context of the text?
In which section of the document will you find detailed response distances for toxic inhalation hazard materials?
In which section of the document will you find detailed response distances for toxic inhalation hazard materials?
What does the Protective Action Zone define?
What does the Protective Action Zone define?
When is sheltering-in-place considered during an evacuation?
When is sheltering-in-place considered during an evacuation?
What determines the adjustment of Protective Action Distances?
What determines the adjustment of Protective Action Distances?
What is the purpose of an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) in Canada?
What is the purpose of an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) in Canada?
How are initial isolation and protective action distances derived for worst-case scenarios?
How are initial isolation and protective action distances derived for worst-case scenarios?
'Evacuate' in the text refers to:
'Evacuate' in the text refers to:
'Protective clothing selection is situation dependent' implies that:
'Protective clothing selection is situation dependent' implies that:
What may lead to the need for larger protective action distances when dealing with a spill of Toxic Inhalation Hazard (TIH) materials?
What may lead to the need for larger protective action distances when dealing with a spill of Toxic Inhalation Hazard (TIH) materials?
Why might nighttime protective action distances be more appropriate in certain spill scenarios?
Why might nighttime protective action distances be more appropriate in certain spill scenarios?
What is the significance of a spill occurring near sunset in relation to protective action distances?
What is the significance of a spill occurring near sunset in relation to protective action distances?
Why might water-reactive materials pose a challenge in determining protective action distances?
Why might water-reactive materials pose a challenge in determining protective action distances?
What should be considered when determining the protective action distance for a spill involving a water-reactive material?
What should be considered when determining the protective action distance for a spill involving a water-reactive material?
What should be done if there is uncertainty whether a water-reactive material spill has occurred on land or in water?
What should be done if there is uncertainty whether a water-reactive material spill has occurred on land or in water?
Why might daytime spills in regions with known strong temperature inversions require an increase in protective action distances?
Why might daytime spills in regions with known strong temperature inversions require an increase in protective action distances?
How do tall buildings and valleys impact the determination of protective action distances?
How do tall buildings and valleys impact the determination of protective action distances?
What is a key reason for increasing protective action distances when dealing with a spill in regions with snow cover?
What is a key reason for increasing protective action distances when dealing with a spill in regions with snow cover?
Why might outdoor temperatures exceeding 30°C (86°F) result in larger protective action distances?
Why might outdoor temperatures exceeding 30°C (86°F) result in larger protective action distances?
What steps should be followed if there is a fire involved?
What steps should be followed if there is a fire involved?
When a water-reactive material is spilled in water, what precautionary term is associated with it?
When a water-reactive material is spilled in water, what precautionary term is associated with it?
Why are explosives not individually listed by their ID number?
Why are explosives not individually listed by their ID number?
What is the significance of seeing a material listed with (when spilled in water) in Table 1?
What is the significance of seeing a material listed with (when spilled in water) in Table 1?
How are initial isolation and protective action distances identified?
How are initial isolation and protective action distances identified?
What should be done if a water-reactive material only has one entry in Table 1?
What should be done if a water-reactive material only has one entry in Table 1?
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