HAZMAT

Question 1

Define a HAZMAT incident

Answer 1

An emergency that involves the release or potential release of a hazardous material, with or without fire

Question 2

Routes of Entry through the body and their % (HAZMAT)

Answer 2

Inhalation = 90%
Absorption = 8%
Ingestion = 1%
Injection = 1%

Question 3

NFPA Code (Hazmat)

Answer 3

Yellow - Reactivity
Red - Flammability
Blue - Health
White - Special
(On a scale if 0-4)

Question 4

What does the HAZMAT guide info contain?

Answer 4

• Required protective clothing
• State of the product
• Hazards of the product
• Effect of water with the product
• Actions that may be taken
• Fire fighting medium
• Personal decontamination method
• Environmental protection priority

Question 5

DG Class 1

Answer 5

Explosives - detonators, emulsion explosives

Question 6

DG class 2

Answer 6

Flammable Gases - LPG, Butane, Methane

Question 7

DG class 3

Answer 7

Flammable liquids - Petrol, kerosene, Ethanol

Question 8

DG class 4

Answer 8

Flammable Solids - sulfur, firefighters

Question 9

DG class 5

Answer 9

Oxidizing Agents - Calcium Hypochlorite

Question 10

DG class 6

Answer 10

Toxic Substances - Sodium cyanide, some pesticides

Question 11

DG class 7

Answer 11

Radio Active Substances - Plutonium, Radium

Question 12

DG class 8

Answer 12

Corrosive Substances - Hydrochloric acid

Question 13

DG class 9

Answer 13

Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods - Dry Ice