CPFM Hazardous Materials Awareness 2

Question 1

In the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), which color-bordered section lists materials by their four-digit UN/NA ID number?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Answer

The yellow-bordered pages index materials numerically by ID number and direct you to a guide.

Question 2

Which ERG section contains the response guides with fire, health, and evacuation information?

Accepted Answer

Orange

Answer

Orange-bordered guide pages give potential hazards, public safety actions, and emergency response steps.

Question 3

A burn crew finds a placard showing the number 1203 on a tanker parked near the burn unit. What material does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Gasoline

Answer

UN 1203 is the identification number for gasoline (motor spirit).

Question 4

Under the DOT hazard class system, drip torch fuel mixture is classified primarily as which hazard class?

Accepted Answer

Class 3 - Flammable liquids

Answer

Diesel-gasoline drip torch mix is a flammable liquid, DOT Class 3.

Question 5

What is the primary role of a responder trained only to the First Responder Awareness level at a hazmat incident?

Accepted Answer

Recognize the hazard, isolate the area, and notify proper authorities

Answer

Awareness-level personnel recognize, isolate, deny entry, and notify; they do not take mitigation actions.

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