#1
What is the first step to take when responding to a hazardous material spill?
Evacuate the area immediately
Assess the situation and potential hazards
Notify emergency responders
Contain the spill
#2
What is the purpose of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for hazardous materials?
To prevent hazardous material spills
To provide guidelines for responding to hazardous material incidents
To store hazardous materials safely
To dispose of hazardous materials
#3
What does 'HAZMAT' stand for in the context of hazardous materials?
Hazardous Material Transport
Hazardous Material Assessment Tool
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Material Assessment Team
#4
What is the primary purpose of the 'cold zone' in hazardous materials response?
To store hazardous materials
To provide medical treatment for victims
To conduct decontamination procedures
To ensure the safety of responders and equipment
#5
What is the primary objective of the 'placard system' in hazardous materials transportation?
To identify the manufacturer of hazardous materials
To indicate the destination of hazardous materials
To provide information on the type of hazardous materials being transported
To track the route of hazardous materials
#6
What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
To provide information on hazardous chemicals
To request hazardous materials
To report hazardous material incidents
To manage hazardous waste disposal
#7
What does the 'ERG' stand for in emergency response for hazardous materials?
Emergency Resource Guide
Emergency Response Guidebook
Essential Response Guidelines
Effective Response Guide
#8
What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for use on flammable liquid fires?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
#9
Which organization sets regulations for the transportation of hazardous materials?
#10
What is the purpose of decontamination procedures in hazardous materials incidents?
To contain the spill
To remove hazardous substances from people and equipment
To notify emergency responders
To assess the situation
#11
What is the primary purpose of the 'hot zone' in hazardous materials response?
To contain the spread of hazardous materials
To provide medical treatment for victims
To store hazardous materials
To conduct decontamination procedures
#12
What does 'PPE' stand for in the context of hazardous materials?
Personal Protective Equipment
Precautionary Protection Equipment
Protective Prevention Equipment
Personal Prevention Equipment
#13
What does the 'IDLH' abbreviation stand for in hazardous materials response?
Immediate Danger to Life and Health
Immediate Detection of Lethal Hazards
Isolation of Dangerous Leaking Hazmat
International Disaster Liability Handling
#14
What is the role of the Incident Command System (ICS) in hazardous materials incidents?
To manage financial resources
To coordinate response efforts and command structure
To perform technical cleanup
To monitor environmental impacts
#15
What does 'LEPC' stand for in hazardous materials management?
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Lethal Exposure Prevention Control
Low Exposure Protection Coalition
Lateral Emergency Protocol Control
#16
Which of the following is NOT a key component of an effective emergency response plan for hazardous materials?
Evacuation procedures
Training for employees
Public relations strategies
Waste disposal methods
#17
What does 'NFPA' stand for in the context of hazardous materials?
National Fire Prevention Association
National Fire Protection Agency
National Fire Protection Association
National Fire Prevention Agency