Environmental Protection

Question 1

Consideration should always be given to air on arrival. True or False?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What must IC identify before commencing decontamination?

Answer 2

Whether there is a need to contain material and water produced during any decontamination process

Question 3

If any items are used from the environmental grab bag what form must be completed?

Answer 3

Cost recovery form

Question 4

Should considerations always be given if there is a danger to life and health on arrival

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which of the following are pollution control techniques?

Answer 5

Absorption, containment, Diversion, Dilusion

Question 6

When dealing with smoke plumes what should be noted and considered?

Answer 6

Smoke contains harmful chemicals
Consider control with water sprays
All smoke contains carbon monoxide/dioxide

Question 7

Should considerations always be given to receptors on arrival?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

If foam is used the IC should notify which organisations via FC?

Answer 8

Sewage and relevant environment agency

Question 9

How can a pollutant be described?

Answer 9

Any substance that renders the air, soil, water or other natural resource damaged, harmful or unsuitable for a specific purpose

Question 10

What are examples of source, pathway and receptor?

Answer 10

Source - toxic smoke plume / contaminated fire water run - off
Pathway - Air, surface drains, permeable ground
Receptor - People, aquatic eco system, fishery, livestock