Haz-Mat/ ERP Flashcards

(48 cards)

1
Q

Distance to be maintained by everyone not actually engaged in operations at a LP gas tanker fire or emergency

A

1000 ft from the front and rear of the tanker

500 ft from the sides

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What are the 5 ways a chemical can gain entry into the body?

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Inhalation 
Skin contact
Ingestion
Puncture/ wound
Eyes
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3
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The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class #1 ?

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Explosives

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The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 2?

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Compressed Gasses

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5
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The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 3?

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Flammable Liquids

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The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 4?

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Flammable Solids

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The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 5?

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Oxidizers

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The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 6?

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Poisons

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The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 7?

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Radioactive Material

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The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 8?

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Corrosives

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The DOT classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics.
Class # 9?

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Misc. Dangerous Goods

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12
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Shipping papers such as a Bill of Lading would be found where?

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Truck. within reach of the driver

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Shipping papers such as Waybill would be found where?

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Railroad. carried by conductor in caboose or engine

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Shipping papers such as Air Bill would be found where?

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Aircraft. kept by the pilot

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Shipping papers such as Cargo Manifest would be found where?

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Ships. kept by master or first mate

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16
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LEL and UEL of Carbon Monoxide

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12.5% LEL

74% UEL

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17
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T or F. Carbon Monoxide is slightly heavier than air

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F. Slightly lighter than air

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Conditions that would determine if the presence of CO was an “Incident”

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No occupants are symptomatic and meter readings are 9PPM or less

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Conditions that would determine if the presence of CO was an “Emergency”

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Occupants are symptomatic or meter readings are greater than 9PPM

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If CO exceeds 35 PPM (but below 100 PPM) in the atmosphere, the CO meter will cause an alarm of…

A

slow modulating tone (every 1 second)
slow flashing red lights (every 1 second)
slow vibration (every 1 second)

21
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What button turns off and on the CO meter?

A

Green circular button on the left. Hold for 5 secs

22
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If CO exceeds 100 PPM in the atmosphere, the CO meter will cause an alarm of…

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Fast modulating tone (every 1/2 second)
Fast flashing light (every 1/2 second)
Fast vibration (every 1/2 second)

23
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Max readings displayed on the CO meter?

A

999 PPM

Readings of 1000 PPM or more will display ‘OL’

24
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The low battery alarm on the CO meter consists of :

A

1 beep (every 5 seconds)
1 flash (every 5 seconds)
1 quick vibration (every 1 minute)
Low battery icon will appear.

25
When setting up a Gross Decon Corridor, consideration can be given to the use of two using 2 handlines, (2 1/2") with a ____ nozzle, operating at ___PSI, approx ____Ft apart,
Aquastream 50-80 PSI 25'- 30' apart When using 2 pumpers for the corridor, they are parallel each other with aquastream nozzles on inside discharge gate, 25' apart, 50-80 psi. Hazmat 7, 2.4.3
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APRs can be used when authorized by the IC, this can only be done after...? (ERP 7.3)
Air contaminant has been identified O2 level bet. 19.5 & 23.5 Concentration has been measured Filter is specific for contaminant Air monitoring is on-going
27
Who sets up the initial exclusion zone at a hazmat incident?
2nd Ladder team 2
28
Who is assigned CFR duties at a haz-mat incident?
3rd Engine
29
The NFPA 704 diamond is a labeling system that incorporates 4 diamonds into 1 central diamond, the “health” diamond would be displayed by what color?
Blue 4 deadly 3 extreme danger 2 hazardous 1 slightly hazardous
30
The NFPA 704 diamond is a labeling system that incorporates 4 diamonds into 1 central diamond, the “flammability” diamond would be displayed by what color?
Red ``` 4 flashpoint below 73 degrees 3 flashpoint below 100 degrees 2 flashpoint above 100 not exceeding 200 1 above 200 0 will not burn ```
31
The NFPA 704 diamond is a labeling system that incorporates 4 diamonds into 1 central diamond, the “reactivity” diamond would be displayed by what color?
Yellow ``` 4 may detonate 3 shock and heat may detonate 2 violent chemical change 1 unstable if heated 0 stable ```
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The NFPA 704 diamond is a labeling system that incorporates 4 diamonds into 1 central diamond, the “special information” diamond would be displayed by what color?
White ``` OX -Oxidizer W (with slash) -Use no water ACID - acid ALK- Alkali COR- corrosive ```
33
Mustard and Lewisite are examples of ___ agents
Blister agents
34
Distinctive odor of blister agents?
Garlic
35
Tabun, sarin, soman, VX are examples of ___ agents ?
Nerve agents
36
What are the outward signs of nerve agents?
Sludgem
37
What are the outward signs of exposure to mustards?
Do not appear for several hours, skin blistering
38
Hydrogen cyanide and cyanogen chloride are example of what kind of agent?
Blood
39
What is the distinctive odor of blood agents?
Burnt almonds
40
Chlorine, ammonia and phosgene are what kind of chemical agents?
Choking agents
41
One cubic foot of propane liquid expands ___ times as a gas
270
42
Methanol is a flammable liquid and has a flash point of ___?
54 deg F Vapor slightly heavier than air Pale blue flame
43
What is the distance to be maintained by FD units from a Li-ion-ESS cabinet/container?
50' radius | 100' from exhaust fan opening
44
What signal should be transmitted and what actions can be by first alarm units for NO smoke or fire showing from a Li-ion-ESS cabinet/ container
10-80 code 1 | stretch precautionary handline, and supply line to FDC of water extinguishing system
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What signal should be transmitted and what actions can be by first alarm units for smoke or fire showing from a Li-ion-ESS cabinet/ container
10-80 code 1 Shut down the ESS (E Stop) at FDC or inside electrical room ( if ESS is supplying a building) Charge water extinguishing system. Use exterior lines to cool adjacent cabinets or exposures.
46
Are FD members permitted to open a cabinet door of a Li-ion-ESS cabinet/ container?
yes but only after consultation with subject matter expert
47
Are FD members ever permitted to enter a Li-ion-ESS cabinet/ container?
No. | Also no overhauling
48
How many CPC trained members are required to make up a team for entry into a contaminated area?
5. 2 Entry 2 Backup 1 Decon