HazMat Emergency Response Flashcards
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If you are involved in a HazMat accident, when must you notify local authorities?
Answer: Immediately
Any HazMat accident must be reported to local authorities immediately regardless of the size of the incident.
What does the term 'reportable quantity' (RQ) mean in HazMat transportation?
Answer: The threshold amount of a hazardous substance that triggers mandatory spill reporting to the NRC
A reportable quantity (RQ) is the amount of a hazardous substance that, if released, requires immediate notification to the National Response Center (NRC).
When a HazMat spill occurs, which direction should you move relative to the wind?
Answer: Upwind to avoid inhaling vapors
Always move upwind from a HazMat spill to avoid exposure to hazardous vapors, gases, or airborne particles.
Which federal agency must be notified when a hazardous materials incident results in a reportable spill?
Answer: National Response Center (NRC)
The National Response Center (NRC), operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, is the federal point of contact for reporting HazMat incidents and spills.
What should a driver do if a small amount of HazMat leaks from a package during transport?
Answer: Stop safely, do not touch the material, and call for assistance
A driver must stop safely, avoid contact with the leaking material, and call for professional assistance — never attempt to handle unknown leaking HazMat.
What is the primary purpose of keeping shipping papers accessible during a HazMat emergency?
Answer: To allow first responders to identify the materials and take appropriate action
Accessible shipping papers allow emergency responders to quickly identify what materials are present and determine the correct protective and mitigation actions.