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WorksheetsManaging Spills (Procedures)
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 15mins
Causes of chemical spills include: (select all that apply)
inappropriate handling techniques
slippery floors
scattered cables
lack of supervision
There are three emergency response zones. They are as follows:
Hot zone, Warm zone, Cold zone
Hot zone, Spill zone, Management zone
Surrounding zone, Epicenter, Cold zone
The area immediately surrounding and including the contaminated area is the ...
cold zone
warm zone
hot zone
Greatest hazard to life and/or property is located in the cold zone.
True
False
No persons shall be permitted in ___________ without wearing the required level of PPE for that release
hot zone
warm zone
cold zone
The ________ is the one immediately surrounding the hot zone.
epicenter
cold zone
warm zone
Personnel in the cold zone are usually not required to...
participate in the decontamination.
wear PPE.
report to the Incident Commander.
Dangers from the spills include... (select all the apply)
possible risk to the environment
delay in traffic
risk of fire
contamination of other materials
Chemicals can cause permanent disabilities as adverse effects on people's health.
True
False
Never clean up a spill if you don't know the hazards associated with the spill or if you're unsure of the procedures to follow in order to clean up
True
False
Maybe
In the event of a chemical spill, first...
run towards the area to start evaluating the size and severity.
decide if you're knowledgeable or trained to handle the situation.
call security.
Containing the spill includes... (select all that apply)
stopping the source of spill
stopping the spread of spill
stopping the people from entering the zone
Building a barrier around the spill...
stops the source
stops the spread
stops the contamination
Used absorbent pads and PPE should be treated with the same caution as the spilled material.
True
False
In case of flammable liquids spill...
immediately leave the premises
turn off all ignition sources
turn off the lights
It is the employer's duty to provide medical care in cases of exposure to chemicals.
True
False
In cases of chemical spills, the employer should keep...
detailed records of the incident.
everything secret, even from those who are affected.
the media informed about the causes of the spill and solutions
MSDS means...
Most Specific Data Sheets
Material Safety Data Sheets
Major Spill Data Supply
The potential routes of entry of hazardous materials into the human body are:
inhalation, injection, ingestion and absorption
installation, pervasion, puncture and inhalation
contamination, restriction, injection and insertion
