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Haz Mat Test B
2nd test
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Undergraduate 1
06/23/2014

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Term
______ is a substance or material which has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported for commerce, and which has been so designated.
Definition
Hazardous Material
Term
_____ is a hazardous substance designated via the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and listed in the CERCLA.
Definition
Hazardous Chemical
Term
What does CERCLA stand for?
Definition
Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation and Liability Act
Term
____ is an extremely hazardous substance determined by the EPA to be extremely hazardous to a community during an emergency spill or release due to the chemical's toxicity and physical/chemical properties as listed n SECTION 302 of SARA.
Definition
Extremely Hazardous Substance
Term
___ is a known toxic chemical, suspected carcinogen or class of chemicals which has specific release reporting and community right to know restrictions in addition to those of CERCLA and the Extremely Hazardous Substance Emergency Planning and Notification requirements.
Definition
Toxic Chemical
Term
____ is a hazardous chemical which is a physical or health hazard to employees.
Definition
hazardous chemical
Term
______ is a hazardous waste material which is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic and which poses a substantial or potential hazard to human health and safety and to the environment when improperly managed.
Definition
Hazardous Waste
Term
____is a waste that does not meet the specific criteria for hazardous waste, but still has components which require specific disposal procedures.
Definition
Special Waste
Term
Waste is determined by
Definition
use and intent
Term
What does SARA stand for?
Definition
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
Term
Which of the following is not part (title) of SARA?
Definition
Provision Relating to Federal Code of Regulation
Term
Title I of the SARA act consist of all of the following EXCEPT?
Definition
Cleanup of Underground petroleum storage tank leaks and department of defense restoration programs.
Term
What does RCRA stand for?
Definition
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
Term
The RCRA deal with which of the following
Definition
Waste treatment sties and waste storage sites
Term
Who is Illinois State Emergency Response Commission?
Definition
IEMA
Term
What Code of Federal Regulations deals specifically with emergency response?
Definition
1910.120
Term
What organization developed the HAZWOPER?
Definition
OSHA
Term
All of the following should be provided in the Emergency Response Plan EXCEPT
Definition
Illinois State Code 112.03
Term
To establish a command structure in an Emergency Response Plan, what should be used?
Definition
ICS
Term
The __________ has the responsibility to alter, suspend, or terminate any activities judged to be an IDLH condition and/or to involve imminent dangerous conditions.
Definition
Safety Officer
Term
HazMat refresher training is required
Definition
Annually
Term
_____ is a person likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release.
Definition
First Responder Awareness
Term
____ is an individual who respond to releases or potential release for the purpose of stopping the release. They will approach the point of release in order to plug, patch, or otherwise stop the release of hazardous substances.
Definition
First Responder Technician
Term
____ is an individual who responds to a release or potential releases of haz substances as part of initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property or environment from the effects of the release. Trained to respond in defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release.
Definition
First Responder Operations
Term
___ is a person who responds with and provides support to hazardous materials technicians, requiring more directed or specific knowledge than a technician.
Definition
First Responder Specialist
Term
____ is a person who will assume control of the incident scene beyond the first responder awareness level.
Definition
On Scene Incident Commander
Term
Members of HazMat teams are provided examinations how often?
Definition
All of the above (prior to assignment, q 12 months, at termination of employment or reassignment)
Term
The state of Illinois (Dept. of Labor) has adopted 29 CFR 1910.120 which has enforcement jurisdiction for its provisions over state and local government employees. TRUE of FALSE
Definition
True
Term
Consensus _____ are documents prepared by organizations which are advisory.
Definition
Standards
Term
What NFPA standard give recommendations for practices related to responding to Hazardous Material Incidents
Definition
471
Term
What NFPA standard describes competencies for EMS Personnel responding to HazMat incidents
Definition
473
Term
____ is the movement of hazardous chemicals through openings in the garment such as through seams, zippers, valve enclosure, pin holes, or other imperfections in the material.
Definition
penetration
Term
___ is the physical decomposition of the material due to exposure to chemicals, use or ambient conditions
Definition
degradation
Term
____ is the actual movement of the chemical through the material at the molecular level
Definition
permeation
Term
___ is multi-laminate layer suits designed to be used and discarded
Definition
limited use suit
Term
Temperatures above ___ degrees can increase the permeation rate in Chemical Protective Clothing
Definition
70 degrees
Term
All of the following are Incident Priorities when operating a HazMat Scene EXCEPT
Definition
Use of FEMA 1910.120
Term
Management structure shall be in accordance with
Definition
29 CFR 1910.120
Term
All of the following are Common Traits of Incident Mitigation EXCEPT
Definition
Defensive Posturing stage
Term
____ is a formal review of hazards that may be encountered while performing the functions of a fire fighter or emergency responder at a HazMat situation
Definition
Hazardous Assessment
Term
During the analyzing/gathering stage it is necessary to determine
Definition
level of incident
Term
A Hazmat incident that is considered a Moderate threat is classified as a Level ____
Definition
Level II
Term
It is not necessary to determine the expected behavior of hazardous material at a HazMat scene TRUE or FALSE
Definition
False
Term
What does GEBMO stand for?
Definition
General Hazardous Material Behavior Model
Term
What is the term used in the GEBMO model that describes a container that has been stressed beyond its design?
Definition
stress
Term
___ is when a container is opened due to internal or external forces?
Definition
breach
Term
A small crack in a container that is growing rapidly (slowly per test)
Definition
runaway cracking
Term
-___ is a term used when a container fails and the contents and/or stored energy is discharged
Definition
release
Term
Release of energy through a relief valve
Definition
rapid relief
Term
Instantaneous release of energy
Definition
Detonation
Term
Slow release under atmospheric pressure
Definition
Spill/leak
Term
Immediate release of chemical/mechanical enegy
Definition
Violent Rupture
Term
__________ is the release patterns of Hazardous Material that can tell firefighters about the material, weather, and conditions
Definition
dispersion/engulf
Term
___ is a complete vapor release in the form of a single cloud
Definition
vapor cloud
Term
is a complete vapor release with the product drifting with the wind
Definition
plume
Term
___ is the release of liquid material that flow with the topography but remaining generally consistent in width from the legnth of the spill
Definition
stream
Term
liquid spills that is not following any specific flow is said to be
Definition
irregular
Term
All of the following are factors that affect dispersion patterns EXCEPT
Definition
flash point (topography, physical state of material, type of breach)
Term
When considering the exposure/contact factor of HazMat release individuals must consider all of the following EXCEPT
Definition
Molecular make up of the material
Term
An exposure time frame that is measures in seconds, minutes, and hours is
Definition
short-term
Term
When estimating the potential harm that can occur during a HazMat incident, one should always
Definition
consider the worst-case scenario
Term
What are the two modes to consider during the planning phase of HazMat incidents?
Definition
offensive and defensive (Both A and B)
Term
___ provides confinement of the hazard to a given area by containing the released material
Definition
defensive strategy
Term
___ includes actions to actively control the hazard, I.e. plugging or patching a leaking container
Definition
offensive strategy
Term
All of the following should be included n the Incident Action plan EXCEPT
Definition
Medical control
Term
Who should be utilized to establish an Isolation perimeter
Definition
law enforcement
Term
All of the following are considered Hazard Control Zones EXCEPT
Definition
Logistics Zone
Term
Zone for logistical support functions
Definition
Cold Zone
Term
Zone with the highest risk/greatest danger
Definition
Hot zone
Term
Zone for contamination reduction
Definition
Warm Zone
Term
___ is an area designated for incoming vehicles and personnel while they wait for orders
Definition
staging area
Term
___ is an area designated for working personnel to be evaluated prior and post operations
Definition
rehabilitation area
Term
When making notification of a HazMat incident it is important to remember
Definition
All of above: establish emergency operations center, understand how to request additional resources, able to appropriately determine the level of the incident.
Term
___ is the first resource a responder in the US should turn to if they need to request outside assistance
Definition
LERP (Local Emergency Response Plan)
Term
___ is the written agreement between two entities to assist one another when situations arise
Definition
automatic aid
Term
During the ID phase of the incident action plan development, it is important to use the follwing
Definition
all of the above: tools, senses, resources
Term
___ is a document developed during pre-incident planning, that contains the operational plan or set procedures for the safe and efficient handling of emergency situations at a given locaiton
Definition
pre-planning
Term
Sometimes it is necessary to shelter in place rather than evacuate. TRUE or FALSE
Definition
True
Term
___ is the removing or reduction of hazmat from prosonnel or equipment
Definition
decontamination
Term
___ is indirect contamination of people, equipment, or environment
Definition
cross contamination
Term
All of the following are principles of decon with rescue EXCEPT
Definition
Only provide rescue if the environment is protected first
Term
What are the basic principles (rules) of rescue-decon
Definition
get it off, keep it off, contain it
Term
___ is the removing of contaminates on individuals in potential life-threatening situation with or without formal established decontamination corridors, with no regard for environment or property
Definition
emergency decon
Term
___ is the rapid decon of multiple people at one time
Definition
mass decon
Term
___ is a system used to medically evaluate numerous patients rapidly in order to prioritize transport and treatment
Definition
START traige
Term
Using the triage system mentioned, a person that is deceased or expectant should be tagged
Definition
black
Term
triage color for resp rate 32, altered mental status
Definition
red
Term
___ is the use of chemical or physical methods to thoroughly remove contaminants from responders and their equipment
Definition
technical decon
Term
technical decon lines are determined by the
Definition
type and scope of contaminant
Term
All of the following are methods of removing or containing hazardous materials EXCEPT
Definition
burning
Term
___ is the process in which haz liquids interact with the surface of sorbent materials such as activated charcoal
Definition
absorption
Term
__ is the process of adding a chemical to a hazardous material to change its structure
Definition
chemical degradation
Term
__ is the process of adding a chemical to a hazardous material to change it to a solid
Definition
solidification
Term
Accessibility, terrain/surface material, lightening/electric, drains/waterways, water supply, and weather are all things to consider when
Definition
estab Technical Decon
Term
___ is used to suppress powders and dust from dispersion into the air
Definition
blanketing/covering
Term
Using available materials to stop the flow of released hazardous material is called
Definition
dam
Term
__ is the process of adding copious amounts of water to a water-soluble material to reduce the hazard
Definition
dilution
Term
___ is the act to direct or influence course of airborne hazmat
Definition
vapor dispersion (or diversion?)
Term
___ is the act of reducing the emission of vapors at a hazmat spill
Definition
vapor suppression
Term
___ is the process of controlling movement of air by natural or mechanical means
Definition
ventilation
Term
It is acceptable for individuals training to the operations level to enter a hot zone to turn off or remove a valve when the hazmat is gasoline, diesel, LPG, or natural gas. T or F
Definition
in some situations
Term
Patching/plugging, over-packing, product transfer, crimping, valve actuation, and pressure isolation and reduction are all tactics that can be performed at what level of trained hazmat operator?
Definition
technician
Term
___ occurs when all victims have been removed and all hazards have been controlled
Definition
recovery and termination
Term
__ is a group discussion after the termination of the incident by individuals still at the site of the incident
Definition
on-scene debriefing
Term
___ is a formal meeting between all parties involved in Hazmat incidents days after the incident to discuss the effectiveness of their response, identify problem areas and correct deficiencies
Definition
post-incident analysis/critique
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