Safety & Emergency Hazardous Materials (HazMat) 3

Question 1

Which federal regulation governs hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER)?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.120

Answer

OSHA's HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120) covers workers involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response to hazmat releases.

Question 2

What is a secondary containment system?

Accepted Answer

A backup system to capture spills if the primary container fails

Answer

Secondary containment is a backup structure (dike, berm, or containment pad) designed to capture hazardous material if the primary container leaks or fails.

Question 3

Under OSHA HAZWOPER, what is the minimum hours of initial training for first responder operations level?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

OSHA 1910.120(q)(6)(ii) requires a minimum of 8 hours of initial training for first responders at the operations level.

Question 4

What does the ERG's orange-bordered guide page provide?

Accepted Answer

Emergency response guidance for non-fire situations and potential hazards

Answer

Orange-bordered guide pages in the ERG provide potential hazards, public safety guidance, and emergency response information for the specific material.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a hazmat incident 'hot, warm, cold' zone system?

Accepted Answer

To control access, limit contamination spread, and organize response operations

Answer

The three-zone system establishes controlled areas around a hazmat incident to prevent contamination spread, protect responders, and organize command operations.

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