532B - Hazardous Materials Administrative Order (11.11.2)

Question 1

Primary responsibility of the first responding officer HMI is:

Answer 1

1. Assess the situation

2. Report it to HQ for designation to appropriate agencies

Question 2

First officers responding to HMI should notify who?

Answer 2

Immediate supervisor

Question 3

Initial safe distance from HMI is?

Answer 3

50 to 1200 feet

Question 4

First responding officer should not attempt to rescue victims until what?

Answer 4

material is identified

Question 5

Who will be called to any HMI no matter what the size of the incident?

Answer 5

JFRD

Question 6

If officer responds to scene of HM violation, who can they call?

Answer 6

JFRD for Investigation

Question 7

A Division of Bio-Environmental Services inspector can request JSO to stop and detain a vehicle carrying suspected PCB’s for how long?

Answer 7

Up to 72 hours

Question 8

Does the issued JSO gas mask provide protection against HM?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

The potential for or actually releasing, spilling, burning, or leaking any substance which tends to be toxic and may endanger life, property, or environment.

Answer 9

Hazardous Material Incident (HMI)

Question 10

Certain HAZMAT are extremely toxic, ___ drop of certain materials can cause permanent brain damage or inhalation can cause death in seconds.

Answer 10

1 drop

Question 11

A motor vehicle stopped for suspicion of transporting PCB’s can be impounded for up to ___ hours for sampling and analyzing.

Answer 11

Up to 72 hours

Question 12

Who owns the Hazardous Materials Administrative Order?

Answer 12

JSO Safety Officer