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Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Flashcards

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  1. A DOT placard showing hazard class 3 identifies which type of material?

    Answer: Flammable liquids

    DOT Class 3 covers flammable liquids such as gasoline and acetone.

  2. A chemical release outside the building prompts shelter-in-place. What should the FLSD do?

    Answer: Shut down HVAC air intakes, close windows and doors, and move occupants to interior rooms

    Shelter-in-place keeps outside air from entering the building while occupants wait in interior spaces.

  3. A mailroom employee opens an envelope containing a suspicious white powder. What is the correct response?

    Answer: Leave it in place, isolate the room, shut off ventilation, wash hands, and call 911

    Leaving the item in place and isolating the room limits spread and exposure until responders arrive.

  4. At a hazmat incident, the decontamination corridor is located in which zone?

    Answer: Warm zone

    The warm (contamination reduction) zone sits between the hot and cold zones and contains decon.

  5. A GHS pictogram showing a flame over a circle identifies which hazard?

    Answer: Oxidizer

    The flame-over-circle pictogram marks oxidizers, which can cause or intensify fire.

  6. When approaching a suspected hazardous materials release, from which direction should you approach?

    Answer: Upwind and uphill

    Approaching upwind and uphill keeps you away from drifting vapors and flowing liquids.

  7. A DOT placard with hazard class 8 identifies which type of material?

    Answer: Corrosives

    Class 8 covers corrosive materials such as acids and bases.

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