Handling Hazardous Materials Flashcards
When should actions be confined to the identification of the product and making the scene safe?**
a. After contacting the Hazardous Materials Team
b. Before using the D.O.T./ERG guidebook
c. Before requesting assistance from the Coast Guard
d. Prior to their arrival of the Hazardous Materials Team
d. Prior to their arrival of the Hazardous Materials Team
What information does the Green page of the D.O.T./ERG guidebook provide?**
a. Decontamination procedures
b. Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances
c. Identification of hazardous materials
d. Contact information for the Coast Guard
b. Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances
** isolate and protect the gringo 
How can equipment decontamination be performed using the equipment available?**
a. Scrubbing with detergent and water
b. Calling the Coast Guard for assistance
c. Using Mass Decon Units
d. Requesting assistance from the Department of Environmental Resources Management
a. Scrubbing with detergent and water
What is the primary use of the D.O.T./ERG guidebook at the scene of a hazardous materials incident?
A) To determine the appropriate protective gear or clothing
B) To identify hazardous materials quickly
C) To provide detailed medical protocols
D) To finalize the cleanup procedures
B) To identify hazardous materials quickly
When encountering a small spill, defined as approximately 50 gallons or less, what initial action is recommended?
A) Immediate cleanup by fire personnel
B) Isolation using the guidelines from the Green section of the D.O.T./ERG guidebook
C) Evacuation of the immediate area without further actions
D) Contacting local law enforcement for traffic control
B) Isolation using the guidelines from the Green section of the D.O.T./ERG guidebook
Which unit is primarily responsible for the decontamination of personnel exposed to hazardous materials?
A) Local hospital emergency departments
B) The Coast Guard
C) Fire department’s Mass Decon Units
D) Miami-Dade County Health Department
C) Fire department’s Mass Decon Units
In case the Fire Department cannot locate the owner, shipper, or manufacturer of hazardous materials, which department is contacted next?
A) Department of Transportation
B) Environmental Protection Agency
C) Department of Environmental Resource Management
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
C) Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM)
How is equipment decontaminated after exposure to hazardous materials?
A) By burying the equipment in designated hazardous waste landfills
B) By scrubbing with detergent and water, followed by evaluation and testing
C) By incinerating the equipment under controlled conditions
D) By sealing the equipment in hazardous waste containers
B) By scrubbing with detergent and water, followed by evaluation and testing
We are capable of decontaminating equipment on a limited basis. This can be accomplished by scrubbing the equipment with detergent and water. It can then be evaluated and tested by Miami-Dade County Health Department.
Who is contacted If the Fire Department cannot locate the shipper, owner or manufacturer For hazardous materials disposal
a. Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM)
b. Hazmat
c. miami Dade County Health Department
d. fire Central
DERM via FCIO
contact the Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM) for product evaluation, and if necessary, the hazardous materials disposal contractor hired by the Fire Department through D.E.R.M. shall be requested to respond.
