Cards in this guide (8)
Mechanical harm can result when
A pressurized container explodes.
Identify the two actions that should be taken when a hazardous material has been identified
* Deny Entry * Isolate the hazard area
Matt Boone needs to identify the hazardous material at an incident he knows he is dealing with a single material leaking from an unknown department of transportation vehicle unfortunately neither
A. Look in the Guide 111 in the orange section of the ERG
To find protective action distances if the there is no fire at a hazardous refer to the
When a hazardous materials incident has occurred it is important to survey the scene how
It is important to survey the scene from a safe distance.
What hazardous material placard describes the presence of a poisonous gas
A placard identifying hazard class 6 describes the presence of a
poisonous gas. For an image, see the related link, below.
What types of hazard information might you find in the green section of the ERG
the initial isolation perimeter
What can NOT be found in the Emergency Response area of the orange guide pages in the ERG
Recommended types of clothing and protection