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What is the purpose of establishing the Hotline in Zone One?

To mark the outer boundary of the zone

To prevent fire or explosion from affecting personnel outside the zone

To determine where the hazardous substances involved are located (correct)

To restrict access to those with proper training and PPE

In Zone One, what factors should be considered when establishing the Hotline?

Distances needed to prevent fire or explosion

Physical area necessary for site operations

Potential for contaminants to be blown from the area

All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of the Warm Zone (Contamination Reduction Zone)?

To ensure decontamination procedures are followed

To perform specific tasks necessary to control the incident

To maintain a space between the Hot and Cold Zones (correct)

To allow personnel with proper training access to the Hot Zone

What is a key risk associated with working in the Warm Zone?

Potential for hazardous substance exposure Signup and view all the answers

What information must be maintained for all personnel entering the Hot Zone?

Reason for entry, entry and exit time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Cold Zone?

To conduct site operations with minimal risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing zones in hazardous materials incidents?

To identify areas of increasing hazard and limit exposure Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to designate the Hot, Warm, and Cold Zones at a hazardous materials incident?

Incident Commander under advisement of the Haz-Mat Sector Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which zone is referred to as the 'Exclusion Zone'?

Hot Zone Signup and view all the answers

How is the beginning of each zone marked during a hazardous materials incident?

Clearly marked with visible landmarks like marker tape or traffic cones Signup and view all the answers

In which zone are the hazardous materials actually located in a hazardous materials incident?

Hot Zone Signup and view all the answers

Who initiates the process of establishing the hazard area and safe zone during a hazardous materials incident?

First arriving company Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the Warm Zone?

It is the zone where decontamination occurs and has a single entry and exit point. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Contamination Control Line?

It marks the boundary between the Hot Zone and the Warm Zone. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following criteria should be considered when establishing the dimensions and boundaries of the zones?

The potential for explosion and flying debris. Signup and view all the answers

In which zone are support functions like the Incident Command Post, Staging Area, and Rehabilitation Area typically located?

The Cold Zone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Cold Zone?

It is the outermost part of the site and considered a non-contaminated area. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors should NOT be considered when establishing the dimensions and boundaries of the zones?

The number of personnel involved in the response Signup and view all the answers

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