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WorksheetsHazmat OPS Review
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 3hrs 58mins
What level of training is required to don chemical protective clothing?
Firefighter 1
First Responder
Haz Mat Awareness
Haz Mat Operations
Chemicals that are classified as ___can cause a severe allergic reaction.
aspyxiants
sensitizers
irritants
convulsants
Which of the following resources are available for determining the concentrations of a released hazardous material in an endangered area?
concentrations can be estimated using the Initial Emergency Responce Guide
Monitoring equipment should be utilized, keeping in mind that Haz Mat technicians are needed to operate this equipment.
It is impossible to determine concentrations of hazardous materials
Concentrations can be estimated by the odor of the leaking product.
On pesticide labels for materials originating in Canada, the product will have a ____ which is similar to the EPA registration number in the U.S.
Pest control number
Poison control number
DOT hazard class number
UN identification number
Federal agencies may be contacted and authorized for assistance at a terrorist activity by:
requesting assistance from LEPC
the Incident Commander
the governor requesting Federal assistance
requesting mutual aid
Absorption is a defensive method of controlling a hazardous material spill by applying a material that will soak up and hold, or absorb, the spill
true
false
Absorption generally requires that the operational personnel be in close proximity to the spill.
true
false
Absorbent materials can react with certain hazardous substances.
true
false
In the UN/DOT Marking System, Hazard Class 3 includes
black powder
gasoline
ammonium nitrate
magnesum
The recommended course of action for fighting a small fire involving a substance identified by the UN/NAID number 2553 would be found in the ___section of the Emergency Response Guidbook.
blue
orange
white
green
All personnel and equipment exposed to hazardous materials are also contaminated.
true
false
The primary type of harm associated with biological terrorism is
thermal
asphyxiation
etiological (causing or contributing to the development of a disease or condition.)
mechanical
Dilution of liquid materials has few practical applications at the Haz Mat incident
true
false
A Level II Incident that is beyond the normal capabilities of the first responder having jurisdiction and may require a response from:
Chemtrec
a hazardous material response team
the National Radiological Commission
the National Response Center
____ is comprised of those procedures taken to keep a material in a defined or local area.
containment
diversion
confinement
dispersion
The shape of this container that is located at a fixed facility would indicate it probably contains a
cryogenic
poison gas
solid waste
combustible liquid
The proper cargo tank truck to carry a shipment of sulfuric acid is an:
MC 306/DOT 406
MC 307/DOT 407
MC 312/DOT 412
MC 331
A process by which one substance combines with a second substance is called:
absorption
dispersion
suppression
diversion
The type of breathing system that cannot be utilized in an oxygen deficient atmosphere is a(n):
supplied-air respirator
rebreather equipment
air-purification respirator
SCBA
(Excessive heat disorders) Heat exhaustion occurs because the body is unable to dissipate excessive heat and becomes overheated.
true
false
(Exessive heat disorders) Heat stroke results from the failure of the temperature-regulating capacity of the body.
true
false
(exessive heat disorders) Both heat exhaustion and heat stroke are immediate life-threatening conditions.
true
false
When considering personnel protection, remember that the most common route of expsure for an emergency responder is:
skin absorption
the eyes
heat stress (thermal effects...)
the respiratory system
When carrying hazardous materials, a transportation mode must carry shipping papers.
true
false
Shipping papers may include a paking group number listed as 1, 11, or Ill
true
false
The higher the packing group number, the more dangerous the chemical is.
true
false
When contacting CHEMTREC, the caller should be prepared to provide all of the following information EXCEPT:
the name of the caller and a call-back number
the type of container or vehicle
the names of the material, shipper, and manufacturer
the number of casualties
The products that IM 102 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are:
nonregulated materials
flammable liquids
flammable gases
radioative materials
the percentage of an aid or base dissolved in water
corrosiveness
specific gravity
water solubility
ratio of the weight of a volume of liquid or solid to the weight of an equal volume of water
specific gravity
corrosiveness
water solubility
the degree to which a substance will mix with water
specific gravity
water solubility
corrosiveness
The first step or most important thing to accomplish upon arrival at a hazardous materials or suspected hazardous materials incident is:
identification of the spilled or released product
rescue
notification of the hazardous materials response team
isolation of the area and prevention of entry
Heat ___ occurs when the circulatory system begins to fail, resulting in rapid, shallow breathing and cool, clammy skin.
exhaustion
cramps
rash
stroke
Which of the following is the first tactical priority to consider during a haz mat incident
fire extinguishment
exposure protection
containment
rescue
confinement
A fire involving a DOT Hazard Class 5.1 oxidizer generally requires large volumes of:
foam
water
extinguishing powder
foam and extinguishing powder
Which of the resources would be able to determine, or predict, the concentrations of a released hazardous material withing an endangered area when provided with local data and leak information?
Waybill
CAMEO (Computer Aided Managementfor Emergency Operations)
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets
Emergency Response Guidebook
The highest level of respiratory protection is needed but lesser chemical protection is required for the skin best defines EPA Level ___Protection
A
B
C
D
There are many limitations for personnel working in SCBA. All are limitations EXCEPT:
SCBA places a strain on the wearer's cardioascular system
some wearers may be claustrophobic
wearers do not have to be medically certified to wear SCBA
wearers must be trained
the hot zone should cover the incident site as well as the personnel and equipment necessary to control it.
true
false
The warm zone includes the decontamination area
true
false
The command post is located in the warm zone.
true
false
Back-up personnel should be advised of the incident action plan and positioned in the ___zone
hot
warm
cold
emergency
Can an AST be pressurized or only un-pressurized?
pressurized only
un-pressurized only
either
neither
Up to how many gallons can be stored in pressurized horizontal tanks?
several gallons
several tens of gallons
several hundred gallons
several thousand gallons
Waht would be a typical pressure reading, in psi, on a standard oxygen cylinder used in the medical field?
20,000
2,000
200
20
How high can the capacity be of a rail tank car, in gallons?
3,000
7,500
15,000
30,000
In an emergency, responders can locate an MSDS from:
the facility preincident plan
the local health department
the label of the container
OSHA
(Dispersion pattern description) A circular or dome vapor cloud extending up from the ground
hemispheric
irregular
pool
stream
(Dispersion pattern description) Low-lying vapor cloud on the ground
hemispheric
irregular
pool
stream
(Dispersion pattern description) Movement of material by responders
hemispheric
irregular
pool
stream
(Dispersion pattern description) Low to ground following natural barriers
hemispheric
irregular
pool
stream
The minimumtemperature to which a fuel in air must be heated to initiate self-sustained combustion without initiation from an independent ignition source is best describes as
the flash point
specific gravity
the flammable range
autoignition temperature
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate procedure or consideration before applying goam?
ensure the material is contained
the use of foam is limited to combustible liquids
ensure that foam will not cause any further problems
ensure that the foam is compatible with the spilled material
to obtain hazard and response information, a firefighter can contact the manufacturer using:
the phone number on the MSDS
the Emergency Response Guide
The CAS registry
CAMEO
What type of container is used to ship materials of low reactivity?
industrial
stron, tight
Type B
Extruded
A cryogenic liquid tank car will have:
a single uninsulated shell
a double shell with insulation
an enclosed dome
fittings and valves visible on top of the tank car
A reaction that is associated with over-pressurization of closed containers and occurs at a rate of one second or less is called a:
rapid relief
violent rupture
detonation
spill
Pipe-like packaging of radioactive materials is done in steel reinforced concrete casks, lead pipes, or heavy guage metal drums. This packaging is considered to be Type :
2
B
A
I
A person who is repeatedly exposed to a chemical may develop:
etiological changes
chronic health hazard
acute health hazard
chemical asphyxia
___ is the minimum temperature at whicha liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air.
ignition temperature
flash point
Autoignition temperature
Reactivity point
Gases that displace ozygen, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, are examples of ___ asphyziants
simple
terminal
general
chemical
Of the railcars listed below, which of teh folowing is considered to be obsolete?
Covered opper car
cryogenic liquid tank car
high pressure tube car
nonpressure tank car without an expansion dome
(Remote shutoffs) Remote shutoffs are usually well marked and in an easy-to-find location
true
false
(Remote shutoffs) Remote shutoffs in fixed failities are typically located near the entrance.
true
false
(Remote Shutoffs) On vehicles, teh two most common locations for remote shutoffs are at the valve controls and behind the driver's door.
true
false
The flammable range is BEST descried as:
the weight of a substance compared tot he weight of an equal volume of water
the percentage of gas or vapor concentration
the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapors
the minimum temperature at which a liquid fuel gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near its surface.
Which type of radiation has a physical mass like alpha radiation but has no elecrical charge?
X-ray
Gamma
Alpha
Neutron
The suit is used where splashes may occur, but where respiratory hazards are minimal.
Level A
Level B
Level C
Level D
Materials such as lithium, finely divided magnesium, sodium, and cesium are classified as:
hypergolic
pyrophoric
water reactive
inhibitors
What is unique about hazardous materials IMS?
there are typically two safety officers assigned
back-up teams are more important than for fire incident IMS
a hot zone entry team is added under the logistics function
there is no need for a financial and admin function because the spiller is automatically responsible for all costs
In the event of exposure, the material which would pose a threat to a developing fetus in known as a(n):
biogen
etiogen
teratogen
synergen
Which three factors determine the harm of exposure to a hazardous material?
time, distance, shielding
timing of release, size, toxicity
pH, specific gravity, vapor pressure
health hazard, flammability, reactivity
Absorption is not an effective method in dealing with an oil spill in water, because all absorbent materials will also absorb the water.
true
false
Protection from heat, moisture and ordinary hazards associated with firefighting; provides thermal, impact, and cut/abrasion protection; offers no chemical protection
correctly identifies the purpose, advantages, and limitations of structural firefighting protective clothing at hazardous materials incidents.
does NOT correctly identifies the purpose, advantages, and limitations of structural firefighting protective clothing at hazardous materials incidents.
When applying water to a highway tanker or railway tank car with flame impingement, the minimum amount of water to be used is ___ gpm at teh point of flame impingement.
500
1000
250
2000
Substances that ignite when combined create a ___reaction
hyperbolic
hypergolic
congenial
cryogenic
A specialized intermodal tank container which transports gases in high-pressure cylinders (3000 to 5000 psi) is known as a(n):
tube module
cryogenic intermodal tank
IM101
IM102
If a hazardous material incident involves a leaking flammable substance, the first responders should immediately remove all:
ignition sources
upwind ignition sources
large combustible tanks
fire equipment and personnel
(Safety briefings) Pre-incident survey information is vital to establishing briefing items.
true
false
(Safety briefings) MSDS information can be an important part of the briefing process.
true
false
Risk/benefit assessment is the most important item to be considered.
true
false
The maximum airborne concentration to which an average healthy person may be exposed 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, without adverse health effets, best defines:
TLV-TWA
IDLEL
TLV-S
TLV-STEL
Level I incident, the response team should be able to deal with
LPG leaking from full 1000-pound tanks
ruptures of high-pressure gas lines
spills requiring evacuation
a natural gas leak in an occupancy
Type ___ packaging is the strongest packaging and is used for more highly radioactive shipments. These containers include steel reinforced concrete casks, lead pipe, and heavy-guage metal drums.
A
B
C
D
The action taken to direct or influence the course of airborne hazardous materials is called
vapor dispersion
vapor suppression
confinement
dilution
Type ___ packaging contains low-level commercial radioactive shipments. These containers include cardboard boxes, wooden crates, and metal drums.
A
B
C
D
The measurement commonly used by OSHA in evaluating workplace exposure during an 8 hour period is
PEL
LC50
TLV-C
STEL
What would be the MAJOR concern if you were to come upon a leaking tanker of the type illustrated below?
frost bite
coming in contact with acids
ignition of vapors
coming in contact with molten product
An appropriate application of high-expansion foam would be
large outdoor spills
a pesticide fire
a five-gallon spill of hydrocarbons
an above-ground tank fire
