Hazardous Materials Response Flashcards
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Which level of PPE provides the highest degree of skin and respiratory protection?
Answer: Level A
Level A is a fully encapsulating suit with SCBA offering the maximum protection.
At what level does Level B PPE differ most from Level A?
Answer: Level B is not vapor-tight/encapsulating
Level B provides the same respiratory protection as A but the suit is not vapor-tight against gases.
The Emergency Response Guidebook's orange-bordered pages provide what information?
Answer: Initial action guides by guide number
The orange section contains the numbered action guides describing emergency response procedures.
The green-bordered pages of the ERG contain what?
Answer: Table of initial isolation and protective action distances
The green section lists initial isolation and protective action distances for toxic-by-inhalation materials.
What hazard class is assigned to radioactive materials in the DOT system?
Answer: Class 7
Hazard Class 7 covers radioactive materials.
A material that gives off oxygen and supports combustion is classified as what?
Answer: Oxidizer
Oxidizers (Class 5.1) release oxygen and intensify fires.
What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) at a hazmat incident?
Answer: To provide chemical properties, hazards, and handling information
An SDS gives detailed hazard, exposure, and handling data for a specific chemical.