Emergency Response and Recovery Flashcards
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The Incident Command System (ICS) Finance/Administration Section is typically activated when:
Answer: The incident spans multiple operational periods requiring cost tracking
Finance/Administration is activated when an incident requires tracking costs across multiple operational periods or has significant financial implications.
Under CERCLA Section 103, what is the minimum threshold that triggers an immediate notification requirement to the National Response Center for a hazardous substance release?
Answer: The Reportable Quantity (RQ) for that specific substance
CERCLA requires immediate NRC notification when a release equals or exceeds the Reportable Quantity (RQ) established for that specific hazardous substance.
During a large-scale hazmat incident, the CHEMTREC (Chemical Transportation Emergency Center) 24-hour hotline primarily provides:
Answer: Technical emergency response assistance and product hazard information
CHEMTREC provides 24/7 technical emergency response guidance and connects callers with chemical manufacturers and safety specialists.
Which recovery consideration is most critical in the immediate aftermath of a hazmat spill involving water-reactive materials?
Answer: Ensuring no water is used in decontamination or cleanup operations
Water-reactive substances can produce toxic gases, fires, or explosions when contacted with water, making water exclusion critical during cleanup.
What does IDLH stand for, and what is its significance in hazmat emergency response?
Answer: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health — the concentration requiring immediate evacuation
IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) is the maximum concentration from which one could escape within 30 minutes without irreversible health effects.
In a hazmat incident involving a flammable gas leak, which action takes highest priority before other response activities?
Answer: Eliminating ignition sources and establishing a hot zone perimeter
Eliminating ignition sources and establishing a safety perimeter to prevent fire or explosion takes top priority with flammable gas releases.
The term 'secondary contamination' in hazmat response refers to:
Answer: Transfer of contaminants from victims or equipment to previously uncontaminated persons or areas
Secondary contamination occurs when a contaminated person, object, or substance spreads contamination to previously clean responders, patients, or areas.