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Hazmat 11 Flashcards

1
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the seventh step in the eight step process(*****)

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Decontamination

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The entire process of decontamination should be directed toward confinement of the contamination within the (**) and removing it with in the (**) to maintain safety and health

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hot zone

decon corridor

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(****) A hazardous material the physically remains on or in people, animals, the environment or equipment, thereby creating a continuing risk of exposure out inside the HOT zone.

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Contaminant

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(****)the process of transferring a hazardous material from its source to people…….

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Contamination

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(*****) The process by which people, animals, the environment, and equipment are subject to or come in contact with a hazardous material…

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Exposure

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(****0 A position within the hazmat branch which has the responsibility for identifying the location of the decon corridor, assigning stations, managing all decontamination procedures, and identifying the types of decontamination necessary

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Decontamination Officer

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(***( the physical and or chemical process of reducing and preventing the spread of contamination form persons and equipment ….

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decontamination

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OSHA defines (****) as the removal of hazardous substances from employees and their equipment to the extent necessary to preclude foreseeable health effects

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decontamination

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(**) (A) a chemical reaction involving the molecular breakdown of protective clothing material or equipment due to contact with a chemical. (B) the molecular breakdown of the spilled or released material to render it less hazardous.

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degradation

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(**) the process of destroying the majority of recognized pathogenic micro organisms

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disinfection

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(*****) the process of destroying all micro organisms in or on a object.

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sterilization

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(***) A temporary holding area for contaminated people until a decontamination corridor is set up.

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safe refuge area

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The DECON team is managed by the (*******) and is responsible for determining, implementing, and evaluating the DECON procedure.

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DECON leader

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(***) A distinct area with in the WARM zone that functions as a protective buffer and bridge between the HOT and the COLD zone, where decontamination stations and personnel are located to conduct decontamination procedures.

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Decontamination corridor

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(*****) the initial phase of the decontamination process during which the amount of the surface contaminant is significantly reduced.

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Gross decontamination

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(***) The second phase of the decontamination process designed to chemically or physically remove surface contaminants to a safe and acceptable level.

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Secondary decontamination

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(***) The physical process of immediately reducing contamination of individuals in potentially life threatening situations with or without formal establishment of a decontamination corridor.

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emergency decontamination

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(***) The planned a systematic process of reducing to a level ALARA.

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Technical Decontamination

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(****) operations are normally conducted in support of emergency responder RECON and ENTRY operations at a hazardous materials incident, as well as for contaminated victims requiring medical treatment.

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technical DECON

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(****) the process of decontaminating large numbers of people in the fastest possible time to reduce surface contamination to a safe level

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emergency DECON

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21
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Radioactive particles sticking to the outside of your PPE would be an example of (****) of the garment

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contamination

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Gamma rays passing through the PPE and impacting your body would be an example of an (****)

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exposure

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(****) generally means any contaminant on the outside of PPE or equipment …

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contamination

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(****) means the a person has been subjected to a toxic substance or harmful physical agent through any route of entry into the body.

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exposure

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25
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The most common cause of responder and response equipment contamination comes from poor (***) exercised during DECON and clean up operations.

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organization and discipline

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26
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If contact is made with a contaminate, move personnel to a (****) within the HOT zone until they can be DECON

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safe refuge area

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27
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(*****) are found on the outer surface of a material but have not been absorbed into the material.

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Surface contaminants

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(****) are generally viewed as being absorbed into the material at the molecular level but they may also permeate into microscopic physical spaces between fibers and fabrics.

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Permeation contaminants

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(****) occurs when a person comes into direct physical contact with a contaminant or when a person comes into contact with any object that has the contaminant on it.

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Direct contamination

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30
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Direct contamination usually occurs while working in the (***) preforming leak and spill control tasks.

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HOT zone

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31
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(****) are the most common areas that get contaminated

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gloves and boots

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32
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(****) occurs when a person who is already contaminated makes contact with a person or object that was not previously contaminated.

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secondary contamination

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33
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Secondary contamination is a greater problem when dealing with liquids (*****)

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liquids and soils

34
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(****) cause damage to the human body as a result of a single or short duration exposure.

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High acute toxicity contaminants

35
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(****) repeated exposure over time (even decades) to these substances can cause damage to target organs or the onset of serious debilitating injuries.

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Chronic toxicity contaminants

36
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(*****) these are substances that can act during pregnancy to cause adverse effects on the fetus….

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Embryotoxic Tratogenic contaminants

37
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the terogenic period of greatest susceptibility is in the first (****) or pregnancy

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twelve weeks

38
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(*****) are substances that produce skin and respiratory hypersensitivity.

A

allergens

39
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(*****) these are substances that readily ignite and burn in air and are persistent.

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Flammable contaminants

40
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(*****) these contaminants include ethers; olefins with hydrogen, chlorine, and fluorine atoms….

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Highly reactive or explosive contaminants

41
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Metal tools, such as spatulas and shovels, should not be used to clean up (***) because metal contaminant can lead to explosive decomposition.

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peroxide contaminants

42
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(*****) these contaminants react with water or moisture and therefore water should not be used for decon.

A

Water reactive contaminants

43
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(****) are microorganisms such as viruses and fungi…..

A

etiological contaminants

44
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if an etiologic has been spilled in a laboratory setting there will likely be an aerosol hazard. Waiting (****) minutes for the aerosol to settle before entry can significantly reduce the risk of exposure.

A

30 to 60 minutes

45
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(****) the ability of a biological material to cause disease.

A

virulence

46
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(*****) refers to the number of organisms that have been ingested, absorbed, or inhaled during an exposure.

A

dose

47
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(**) emitters present both the possibility of becoming airborne and creating high radiation levels near the surface of the contaminated area.

A

BETA

48
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there is an additional hazard of (****) coming off tiny bits of radioactive materials that may be spread all around the area.

A

gamma rays

49
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the passage of 7 half lives will bring the radiation level down to (*****) of what it is at the time you take your first reading. In 10 half lives, the level will be down to

A

1%

0.1%

50
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Decontamination methods can be divided into two basic categories (**)

A

physical and chemical

51
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(*****) using detergents are the most common methods for DECON personnel, since large amounts of water are almost always available.

A

dilution and washing

52
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Neutralization is the process used on corrosive to bring the pH of the final solution to somewhere within the range of (****).

A

5 pH to 9pH

53
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According to the EPA the ideal substance to use for the neutralization of alkaline corrosives are (), and (*) when neutralizing acids

A

citric acid

sodium sesqucarbonate.

54
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the (****) will also coordinate the establishment of a safe refuge area.

A

decon team

55
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Personnel Providing support to the DECON TEAM and not involved in direct DECON operations should be trained to at least (****)

A

first responder operations level

56
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When a hazmat incident occurs outdoors, the decon site should be accessible from a (****)

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hard surfaced road

57
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the decon corridor is simply a pathway from the HOT zone into the DECON area, with the exit near the (*******)

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warm zone/cold zone interface

58
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The DECON leader should be trained to the (***)

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Hazardous material technician level

59
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Those stations that require entry personnel to be scrubbed or to remove their PPE should be staffed with (*&&&&&&) decon member.

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two

60
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the DECON team can usually operate safely using CPC (****) from the PPE being used by the entry team.

A

one level down

61
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The most common level of protection for the DECON TEAM is (**) and SCBA

A

chemical SPLASH protective clothing level B

62
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Multi step DECON operations can be broken down into two broad phases (***)

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gross decon and secondary decon

63
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Except for those at the (****), there is no need for you to physically contact your customer.

A

doffing station

64
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approximately (**) of contaminants can be removed by just undressing

A

80%

65
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When acids and bases have contacted bare skin, the minimum amount of time for a water flush is at least (****)

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20 minutes

66
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The majority of personnel contamination occurs to the (****)

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hand and feet

67
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Responders should always be medically evaluated after entry. Vital signs are taken (****) after rest and oral rehydration to ensure adequate recovery from the stress on entry.

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10 -15 minutes

68
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Optimal operating pressures for both automatic and standard fire department nozzles are approximately (****) with average flows or 150 gpm per nozzle.

A

30 to 50 psi

69
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The greatest challenge in a mass DECON operation will be the (****)

A

management and control of people

70
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Studies involving chemical warfare agents show that victims should be washed for at least (**)

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3 minutes but no longer than 5 minutes

71
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Injured victims should be sorted into (*******)

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ambulatory and non ambulatory

72
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Ambulatory victims are able to understand directions, talk, and walk unassisted, Classified as (***) or minor

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priority 3

73
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Non ambulatory Victims who are unconscious unresponsive, or unable to move unassisted. Classified as (**) immediate or (*) delayed

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priority 1

priority 2

74
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Position the engine company to create a herding line between the apparatus and a building wall or other structure. the lane should be (*****) wide

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12 to 16 feet

75
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Engine company personnel should attach () nozzles on the opposite side of the pump panel and set them for a wide fog pattern. the operator should engage the pump and maintain a pressure between (*) at the panel.

A

2 to 3

30 to 50 psi

76
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If using engine companies with side mount pump, the pump panels must face the street curbside. the engine companies should be positioned (*****) apart.

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12 to 16 feet

77
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Safety showers have special deluge heads that deliver (****) gallon per minute

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30 to 50

78
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Before jumping into clean up activities, make sure you have sufficiently a detailed and coordinated DECON PLAN that is documented in the overall (*****)

A

SITE SAFETY PLAN

79
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engines exposed to toxic dust should have there (*****) replaced

A

air filters

80
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All personnel involved in the disposal of hazardous waste must be trained in the provisions of the (****)

A

RCRA

81
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All hazardous waste containers should be visibly identified with proper markings and labels per (****)

A

DOT 251 K (global harmonization) and EPA regulations

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