Cards in this guide (15)
Using the DOT hazard classification system certain hazards can be determined by the
color of the label or placard
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
What four main responsibilities at the awareness level
The four main responsibilities at the awareness level. Call for trained personnel recognise the presence of hazardous materials protect yourself and secure the
All what are ways that hazardous materials can be harmful to people or the environment except
Identify the 2 actions that should be taken when a hazardous material has been identified
The actions to be taken when a hazardous material is identified
are different depending on what the situaiton is. The actions for a
spill, for example are very different that for identificaiton of a
hazardous material in a fire.
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
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
Terrorist incidents characterized by the rapid onset of medical symptoms and easily observed signatures are
When hazardous materials are being transported by rail that shipping papers are most likely to be where
One main hazard from a BLEVE isare
Where should the Safety Data Sheets SDS be kept
on-site available to employees.
