Hazard Identification & Information System

Which of these are known as the Hazard Information Systems? Check the answer(s).

• NFPA 704

• Emergency Response Guidebook

• Types of Containers

• Globally Harmonised System (GHS)

• Visual Indications

Which of these indication signal that chemical could be involved in an incident?

• Guard dogs lying motionless in a chemical warehouse.

• White mist issuing from the building.

• Fire burning with bright and blinding flame.

• All of the above.

In the Hazmat Identification System, the first character "3" of the Hazchem Code "3WE" is used to indicate:

• Foam

• Water Spray

• Water Jet

• Dry Agent

Check the following which is NOT displayed on the Emergency Information Panel (EIP).

• Name of chemical

• Specialist Advice Contact

• NFPA 704

• UN Identification Number

• Hazchem Code

Which of the following section of the ERG book classify the Hazmat according to their shipping names?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Green

• Orange

• White

Which can be found inside the Emergency Response Guidebook? Check the answer(s).

• Information on isolation distance

• Information on BLEVE-Safety Precautions

• Information on possible indicators of chemical/biological/radiological incident

• Information on how to deal with spill

• Information on protective clothing

What physical hazard is displayed on the following GHS pictogram?

• Danger

• Corrosive

• Toxic

• Irritant

The NFPA 704 for a substance is given as: Health-3, Flammability-2, Reactivity-1, Special Hazard-W. Identify the correct statement.

• Short exposure to the substance could cause temporary or moderate residual injury.

• The substance will explode when subjected to low heat stimuli.

• Evacuation is not necessary as the substance is relatively stable.

• Water can be used to fight the fire.

How many classifications of dangerous goods are there?

What physical hazard is displayed on the following GHS pictogram?

• Gases under pressure

• Flammable

• Oxidising

• Explosive