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Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Flashcards

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  1. On an NFPA 704 diamond, what does the blue quadrant indicate?

    Answer: Health hazard

    The blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 diamond rates the health hazard from 0 to 4.

  2. A 'W' with a line through it in the white quadrant of an NFPA 704 diamond means the material:

    Answer: Reacts unusually or dangerously with water

    The crossed-out W warns that water should not be used because the material reacts dangerously with it.

  3. Which section of a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet covers firefighting measures?

    Answer: Section 5

    Section 5 of the SDS lists suitable extinguishing media and specific fire hazards.

  4. In the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook, which colored pages list materials by UN/NA ID number?

    Answer: Yellow pages

    Yellow-bordered pages index materials by their four-digit ID number.

  5. A mercury thermometer breaks in an office. What is the FLSD's best immediate action?

    Answer: Isolate the area, keep occupants out, and avoid spreading the mercury

    Isolating the area prevents tracking, and vacuuming or heating would spread toxic mercury vapor.

  6. Occupants report a strong natural gas odor on a floor. Which action should be avoided?

    Answer: Operating light switches or electrical devices in the area

    Electrical switches can create a spark that ignites the gas-air mixture.

  7. Which colorless, odorless gas from incomplete combustion commonly causes headaches, dizziness, and death in buildings?

    Answer: Carbon monoxide

    Carbon monoxide has no color or odor and binds to hemoglobin, causing poisoning.

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