#1
Which organization regulates hazardous materials transportation in the United States?
DOT
ExplanationDOT regulates hazardous materials transportation in the US.
#2
What is the primary purpose of HazMat Awareness training?
To identify and recognize hazardous materials
ExplanationHazMat Awareness training aims to identify and recognize hazardous materials.
#3
What does the acronym 'LEPC' stand for in HazMat management?
Local Emergency Planning Committee
ExplanationLEPC stands for Local Emergency Planning Committee.
#4
What is the purpose of the 'Emergency Response Guidebook' (ERG) in HazMat incidents?
To provide emergency response information for hazardous materials
ExplanationERG provides emergency response information for hazardous materials.
#5
What is the purpose of 'placarding' in HazMat transportation?
To indicate the presence of hazardous materials
ExplanationPlacarding indicates the presence of hazardous materials in transportation.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a potential health hazard symbol found on HazMat labels?
Lightning bolt
ExplanationA lightning bolt is not a potential health hazard symbol found on HazMat labels.
#7
What does the 'NFPA 704' diamond-shaped label indicate?
The chemical's potential health hazards
ExplanationThe NFPA 704 diamond label indicates a chemical's potential health hazards.
#8
What is the correct order of steps in the 'STOP' principle in HazMat situations?
Stop, Think, Observe, Proceed
ExplanationThe correct order of steps in the STOP principle: Stop, Think, Observe, Proceed.
#9
What is the primary purpose of the 'decontamination corridor' in HazMat incident response?
To remove contaminants from responders and victims
ExplanationDecontamination corridor removes contaminants from responders and victims.
#10
What is the role of the 'Incident Commander' in HazMat response?
To manage resources and overall response efforts
ExplanationIncident Commander manages resources and overall response efforts.
#11
What is the primary purpose of 'Level A' HazMat suits?
To protect against high levels of chemical exposure
ExplanationLevel A suits protect against high levels of chemical exposure.
#12
Which HazMat response level typically involves evacuation and establishment of control zones?
Operations level
ExplanationOperations level involves evacuation and establishing control zones.
#13
Which HazMat response level involves the highest level of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Technician level
ExplanationTechnician level requires the highest level of personal protective equipment.
#14
What does the 'CHEMTREC' hotline provide assistance with during HazMat incidents?
Chemical exposure treatment protocols
ExplanationCHEMTREC hotline provides assistance with chemical exposure treatment protocols.
#15
What is the purpose of the 'plume model' in HazMat incidents?
To simulate the spread of hazardous materials
ExplanationPlume model simulates the spread of hazardous materials.
#16
What is the primary purpose of 'vapor suppression techniques' in HazMat incidents?
To prevent the spread of hazardous materials
ExplanationVapor suppression techniques prevent the spread of hazardous materials.
#17
What is the purpose of 'diking and damming' in HazMat incidents?
To create barriers to contain spilled liquids
ExplanationDiking and damming create barriers to contain spilled liquids.