CBRN HAZMAT Operations

Dose Limit for life saving or protection of large population on a voluntary basis to persons fully aware of the risks involved

> 25

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

HAZWOPER

Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health

IDLH

D. radioactive

Materials that emit ionizing radiation are called __________ materials? A. lethal-concentration B. negative-ion C. synesgeous D. radioactive

Genetic damage

Mutagens

Gases

Class 2

Radioactive materials

Class 7

Corrosives

Class 8

Other regulated materials

Class 9

Dose Limit for protecting valuable property

10

Dose Limit for life saving or protection of large populations

25

Dose Limit for all emergency response duties

5

C. a hazardous material response team

A Level II incident that is beyond the normal capabilities of the first responder having jurisdiction and may require a response from: A. the National Response Center B. the National Radiological Commission C. a hazardous material response team. D. Chemtrec

B. diversion

A process by which a hazardous liquid flow is redirected away from an area is called: A. retention B. diversion C. dispersion D. absorption

A. MC 312

A single or double manhole assembly protected by a flash box and roll-over protection is an identification features of a(n) _________ carrier: A. MC 312 B. MC 307 C. MC 331 D. MC 306

Can penetrate much further than Alpha particles. Can travel several yards. Can penetrate skin but not organs. Can be shielded by plastic, glass, or metal foil.

Beta Particles

B. 2.3

Blood agents, such as Arsine, would fall under which UN/DOT hazard class and division? A. 1.1 B. 2.3 C. 1.2 D. 6.1

Clean Air Act

CAA

Comprehensive Environment Response, Compensation and Liability Act (1980)

CERCLA

Chemical Protective Clothing

CPC

D. All of the above

Chemical vapor protective clothing should be used when ___________ are suspected. A. corrosives B. splash hazards C. extremely hazardous substances D. All of the above

Explosives

Class 1

Flammable combustible liquids

Class 3

Flammable solids

Class 4

Oxidizers

Class 5

Poisons ( including blood agents and choking agents)

Class 6

C. fertilizers

Common hazardous materials stored in nonbulk packages, referred to as bags, are: A. liquids B. corrosives C. fertilizers D. poisons

Extreme danger to life, property, and the environment. Problem goes beyond property and can impact public health, safety and evironment or a large geographic area for an indefinite period of time.

Crisis Situation

1 microgram/kg for solids 1 microgram/L for liquids

1 ppb

1mg/kg for solids 1mg/L

1 ppm

A. heat stroke

Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased urine output are all signs of: A. heat stroke B. heat cramps C. heat exhaustion D. Both B and C are correct

C. Unity of Command

Each individual reporting to only one supervisor defines: A. Span of Operations B. Span of Control C. Unity of Command D. Unified Command

Created by uncontrolled exposures to living microorganisms

Etiological Event

An incident involving a severe hazard or a large area which poses an extreme threat to life and property and which may require a large-scale protective action.

Full Emergency Condition

Can pass easily through human tissue and organs. Can cover great distances. Can penetrate most materials.

Gamma Rays

OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200

HAZCOM

The time it takes for the activity of a radioactive material to decrease to one half of its initial value through radioactive decay.

Half Life

Analysis of hazardous materials present in the community

Hazard Analysis

Any substance or material in any form or quantity that poses an unreasonable risk to safety and health and property when transported.

Hazardous Material

Discarded material regulated by EPA because of public health and safety concerns. Regulatory authority is granted under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Hazardous Waste

Exposure + Toxicity

Health Hazard

C. exhaustion

Heat _________ occurs when the circulatory system begins to fail, resulting in rapid, shallow breathing and cool, clammy skin. A. stroke B. cramps C. exhaustion D. rash

Blood System

Hematotoxins

Targets Liver

Hepatotoxin

Minimal danger to life property and the environment. Problem is limited to immediate work area and public health, safety, and environment are not affected.

Incident

Characterized by the ability to create charged particles or ions in anything it strikes. Xrays are familiar forms of ionizing radiation.

Ionizing Radiation

Lethal Concentration for liquids. Follows same measurement as Lethal Dose.

LC

Lethal Dose (Expressed in terms of % of death in test subjects of mg/k -- for example LD50 of 1mg/k means a toxic dose for a 150lb (68kg) person would be 68mg)

LD

An incident involving a greater hazard or larger area than Level I which poses a potential threat to life and property.

Limited Emergency Condition

NFPA Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Protective Clothing and Equipment

NFPA 1991, 1992, and 1994

The Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 30

Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Material Incidents

NFPA 471

Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Material Incidents

NFPA 472

Standard for Professional Competence of EMS Personnel

NFPA 473

The Liquid Petroleum Gas Code

NFPA 58

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

NIOSH

Kidneys

Nephrotoxins

Central Nervous System

Neurotoxin

Characterized by its lack of energy to remove electrons from atoms. Microwaves and lasers are common examples of non-ionizing radiation.

Non-Ionizing Radiation

Oil Pollution Act of 1990

OPA

29 CFR 1910.120

OSHA Hazwoper Standard

Permissible Exposure Limit

PEL

D. Type B

Packaging used for transport with extremely low levels of radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is known as: A. Concrete Box B. Excepted C. Industrial D. Type B

OSHA equivalent to TLV. Measured over an 8 hour time period.

Permissible Exposure Limit

An incident or threat of a release which can be controlled by the first responder. It does not requireond the evacuation, beyond the involved structure or immediate outside area.

Potiential Emergency Condition

Dose measurement for radiation( Radiation Absorbed Dose)

RAD

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)

RCRA

Recommended Exposure Limit

REL

Dose measurement for radiation (Roentgen equivalent man)

REM

NIOSH equivalent to TLV and PEL measured over a 10 hour time period.

Recommended Exposure Limit

False

T or F Vapor pressures of a substance at 100F are always higher than the same substance at 68F.

Threshold Limit Value

TLV

Time Weighted Average

TWA

Fetus

Teratogens

B. breakthrough time

The elapsed time between initial contact of a chemical with the outside surface of the chemical protective equipment and detection at the inside surface of the materials is called: A. permeation B. breakthrough time C. penetration D. degradation

1-800-424-9300

The number to be used to contact CHEMTREC during a chemical emergency is:

ACGIH standard for the maximum airborne concentration of a material to which an average healthy person can be exposed repeatedly for 8 hours each day during a 40 hour work week.

Threshold Limit Value

The principles involved with dealing with radiation.

Time, Distance, Shielding

C. hydrate frequently

To minimize the physical limitations of PPE, a firefighter should: A. remove his/her own PPE B. immediately remove the PPE C. hydrate frequently D. ignore heat stress when wearing PPE

D. leakage of the hazardous material

Under fire conditions, indicators preceding a rupture of a compressed gas tank include all of the following except: A. a change in the position of the tank B. discoloration of the tank C. a high-pitched whistle D. leakage of the hazardous material

D. D

Work uniforms that provide minimal protection best defines EPA Level _______ protection. A. A B. B C. C D. D

A. Hazard Statement

You have arrived on the scene of a hazardous materials incident involving pesticides. On one of the pesticide labels, you notice the statement, "Keep from waterways". This statement is called the: A. Hazard Statement B. Danger Statement C. EPA Statement D. Signal Words

Parts Per Billion

ppb

Parts Per Million

ppm

Acute Emergency Exposure Guidelines

AEGL

Largest of the common radioactive particles. Travel only 3 - 4 inches in air and can be stopped by a piece of paper or layer of human skin. Primary hazard is ingestion.

Alpha Particles

Skin

Dermatoxins

Exposure measurement for radiation

Roentgen

Inhalation, Skin Absorption, Ingestion, Direct Contact, Injection

Routes of Exposure

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986

SARA

State Emergency Response Commission

SERC

Short Term Exposure Limit

STEL

Moderate danger to life, property, and the environment on the plant site. Problem is currently limited to plant property, but has potential for involving additional exposures or migrating offsite.

Serious Incident

15 minute time weighted average that should not be exceeded at any time. No more than 4 exposures recommended in a day with a 60 minute rest period in between exposures.

Short Term Exposure Limit

D. immediately remove PPE as quickly as possible to allow personnel to cool rapidly and avoid overheating

When assisting emergency personnel out of their personal protective equipment (PPE), it is important to remember to: A. remove PPE slowly so as not to shock the body B. cut off all PPE since it can not be used again C. Both A and C are correct D. immediately remove PPE as quickly as possible to allow personnel to cool rapidly and avoid overheating

D. be alert for secondary devices

When implementing tactical activities during a bomb event, responders should: A. use only one radio when in close proximity to the device B. stage in the line-of-sight path of the suspected device C. move the device away from primary exposures D. be alert for secondary devices

B. Regulator

Which of the following components of a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus reduces high storage pressure and controls the flow of air to the user? A. Pressure gauge B. Regulator C. Valves D. PASS device

D. TLV-STEL

Which of the following exposure values could be repeated a maximum of four times daily for 15 minutes with a 60-minute rest period between exposures? A. TLV-C B. IDLH C. TLV-TWA D. TLV-STEL

A. Fuels, oils, and other hydrocarbons are readily diluted with water.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the proper procedures for dilution of a spill? A. Fuels, oils, and other hydrocarbons are readily diluted with water. B. Flush the material into a waterway C. A foam blanket should be applied and repeated frequently D. Dilution may be effective when combined with other containment tactics

C. IDLH

Which of the following value represents an atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life or produces immediate, irreversible, debilitating effects on health? A. PEL B. REL C. IDLH D. TLV-TWA