Haz-Mat/ ERP Flashcards
(48 cards)
Distance to be maintained by everyone not actually engaged in operations at a LP gas tanker fire or emergency
1000 ft from the front and rear of the tanker
500 ft from the sides
What are the 5 ways a chemical can gain entry into the body?
Inhalation Skin contact Ingestion Puncture/ wound Eyes
The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class #1 ?
Explosives
The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 2?
Compressed Gasses
The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 3?
Flammable Liquids
The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 4?
Flammable Solids
The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 5?
Oxidizers
The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 6?
Poisons
The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 7?
Radioactive Material
The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 8?
Corrosives
The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 9?
Misc. Dangerous Goods
Shipping papers such as a Bill of Lading would be found where?
Truck. within reach of the driver
Shipping papers such as Waybill would be found where?
Railroad. carried by conductor in caboose or engine
Shipping papers such as Air Bill would be found where?
Aircraft. kept by the pilot
Shipping papers such as Cargo Manifest would be found where?
Ships. kept by master or first mate
LEL and UEL of Carbon Monoxide
12.5% LEL
74% UEL
T or F. Carbon Monoxide is slightly heavier than air
F. Slightly lighter than air
Conditions that would determine if the presence of CO was an “Incident”
No occupants are symptomatic and meter readings are 9PPM or less
Conditions that would determine if the presence of CO was an “Emergency”
Occupants are symptomatic or meter readings are greater than 9PPM
If CO exceeds 35 PPM (but below 100 PPM) in the atmosphere, the CO meter will cause an alarm of…
slow modulating tone (every 1 second)
slow flashing red lights (every 1 second)
slow vibration (every 1 second)
What button turns off and on the CO meter?
Green circular button on the left. Hold for 5 secs
If CO exceeds 100 PPM in the atmosphere, the CO meter will cause an alarm of…
Fast modulating tone (every 1/2 second)
Fast flashing light (every 1/2 second)
Fast vibration (every 1/2 second)
Max readings displayed on the CO meter?
999 PPM
Readings of 1000 PPM or more will display ‘OL’
The low battery alarm on the CO meter consists of :
1 beep (every 5 seconds)
1 flash (every 5 seconds)
1 quick vibration (every 1 minute)
Low battery icon will appear.