HAZMAT AWARENESS ALERT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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HAZMAT AWARENESS (ALERT) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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Question 1: Nerve Agents

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The equivalent of pesticides for humans, they are the most toxic of all the chemical WMDs, with the potential to cause death within minutes of exposure, depending on the concentration.

Question 2: In the NFPA 704 system, what number indicates a severe hazard?

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4 Question 3: Which of the following is the boundary established to prevent access by the public or unauthorized persons

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isolation perimeter Question 4: Uranium is found in a residence and there was a report that some uranium was stolen. What type of incident could this be?

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Radiological

Question 5: What does the "P" stand for when you look up styrene monomer, stabilized

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Polymerization hazard

Question 6: Blood Agents

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Also known as chemical or cellular asphyxiants, these agents prevent the body's cells from either receiving or using oxygen, depending on the specific agent involved.Question 7: Use the BLUE pages to search by name of material. What is gasoline's UN ID?

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1203 Question 8: Which of the following provide a standard set of actions that are the core of every hazardous materials incident plan

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predetermined procedures Question 9: Which of the following is an Awareness Level responsibility in implementing the planned response?

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Recognize the type of container at a site and identify the material in the container if possible Question 10: Which of the following provides a widely recognized method for indicating the presence of hazardous materials at facilities?

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NFPA 704 system

Question 11: Choking Agents

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These respiratory agents were the first military chemical WMDs, and many are routinely common industrial processes.

Question 12: What type of protective clothing should be worn to handle a spill involving hydrofluoric acid solution?

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Chemical protective clothing specifically recommended by the manufacturer Question 13: Which guide number should be used for the product spilled from the 55-gallon drum in the picture? (Black drum with a black substance)

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111

Question 14: On which of the following are DOT labels found?

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Bulk packages Question 15: You come across an incident where you find unusual glassware and tubing at an occupancy along with household batteries stripped open with lithium missing. What type of incident could this be>

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Illicit Lab Question 16: There is a report of an active shooter during a response to an explosion. What type of incident could this be?

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Secondary threat Question 17: What s the initial isolation for a large spill of sarin, UN 2810, when used as a weapon.

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400 m 1250 ft

Question 18: Vesicants

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These agents are primarily skin contact hazards resulting in the formation of large blisters. These materials burn and blister the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and the respiratory system. Mild effects may resemble industrial corrosive burns.

Question 19: Which of the following is an occupancy that is MOST likely to hold significant quantities of hazardous materials?

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Hardware store

Question 20: Biological Agents

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Incidents involving these agents will probably unfold gradually, and magnify as time passes. The may affect EMS personnel more than other first responders with the possibility of pathogens being spread from one person to another.

Question 21: Use the BLUE pages to find the following hazardous materials/WMDs.

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Ammonia 125 Hydrogen Cyanide, Anhydrous, Stabilizied 117 Ethanol 127 Sarin 153

Question 22: In the NFPA 704 system, in which position are the special hazards?

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Six o'clock

Question 23: How are DOT labels different from DOT placards?

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DOT labels are placed on individual packages Question 24: What type of fire fighting foam should be used on a large spill fire involving a highway cargo tanker containing the product represented by this placard ( red fire placard

#2398)

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Alcohol-resistant foam

Question 25: Radiation

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These are materials which threaten responders because they can cause cellular death.