Hazardous Operations Flashcards

(49 cards)

1
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Which package label indicates the highest radiation hazard

A

Radioactive Yellow III

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2
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What is the primary hazard posed by an oxidizer in a fire

A

The acceleration of combustion

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3
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What is the lower explosive limit

A

The minimum concentration at which a vapour forms an ignitable mixture

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4
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Which is required on a pipeline marker

A

Pipeline owners phone number

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5
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What organization provides an emergency call centre for first responders at a hazardous materials emergency

A

CANUTEC

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6
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Wall extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house responders discover a lab set up and numerous raw materials. There is a particularly large amount of black powder. What type of activity may be occurring

A

Explosive production

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7
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What is a MC 306/DOT 406 non-pressure liquid carrier the liquid it carries can have a vapour pressure below what level?

A

28KPA

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8
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What type of V or W shaped carrier does this illustrate

A

Dry bulk

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9
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What type of cargo tank truck can carry a shipment of sulphuric acid

A

MC 312/DOT 412

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10
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What type of rail car has explosive fittings?

A

Non-pressure or low pressure tank

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11
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Which is a characteristic of a compressed gas tube trailer

A

The manifold or valve control box is enclosed at the rear

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12
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What type of container is used to ship radioactive materials by air?

A

Type C

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13
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How does a chemical with a vapour density greater than one act?

A

It collects in low areas and below grade places

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14
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What are convulsants?

A

Poisons that can cause an exposed individual to have seizures

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15
Q

Which is an early onset symptom of an irritant exposure

A

Burning sensation to eyes

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16
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What is one of the most common products of combustion encountered at structure fires

A

Carbon monoxide

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17
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Which is a dispersion pattern created by the release of hazardous material

A

Cloud

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18
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In level one incidences, what should the response team be able to deal with?

A

A small gasoline spill from a motor vehicle accident

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19
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What resource is useful in determining the size of a potentially affected area during a hazardous materials incident?

A

ERG

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20
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When dealing with a hazardous material exposure, what timeframe is considered long-term?

A

Years, generations

21
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What process of controlling fumes that are given off by flammable liquids called?

A

Vapour suppression

22
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What is a potential ignition source found at the scene of a hazardous materials incident?

23
Q

What is an immediate consideration when dealing with flammable materials?

A

Eliminating ignition sources

24
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Which is a guideline for protecting against possible secondary devices

A

Manage the scene with Corinne’s boundaries and scene control zones

25
What needs to be considered by responders when determining the type of dam used to control a spell
Specific gravity of materials
26
When sheltering people in place what should civilians be directed to do?
Turn off all heating, ventilation, or air conditioning systems
27
How are airborne contaminants from the hot zone avoided
Decontamination areas should be set up when of the incident
28
What is done when a contaminated victim requires immediate medical treatment
Emergency decontamination
29
What is the goal of an emergency decontamination procedure?
To quickly remove any threatening contamination
30
What does the hand signal of a responder placing their hands across the throat indicate
Air problems
31
While assessing the progress of an incident, how should unsafe procedures be handled?
Reported up the chain of command of the incident, safety officer
32
What does structural firefighting gear with self-contained breathing apparatus protect responders from?
Beta particles
33
What? PPE is chosen by first responders making immediate rescue of live victims
Structural firefighting gear with self-contained breathing apparatus
34
How often is a self-contained breathing apparatus inspected?
Daily
35
What is a limitation of vapour protective clothing?
Suits significantly impaired mobility
36
What is the most critical parameter to consider when selecting the appropriate level of chemical protective clothing?
Chemical compatibility
37
Which level of suits is used where splash may occur, but we respiratory hazards are moderate
Level B
38
What condition of dizziness, heavy, perspiration, and cold clamy skin all symptoms of
Heat exhaustion
39
What is the physical destruction or decomposition of chemical protective clothing referred as?
Degradation
40
When using air purifying respirators what operational component is considered prior to use
The compatible cartridge/filter
41
How is the process of adsorption defined?
Adhering a specific contaminate to a surface
42
What type of techniques are diversion decking and retention?
Confinement
43
What is the purpose of vapour dispersion?
Direct or influence the course of airborne hazardous materials
44
What defensive control techniques and operations level responders permitted to perform
Decking, damming, and diversion
45
What type of foam is used during product control for polar so event events
Alcohol resistant concentrates
46
What is worn by responders during the application of a phone blanket for vapour suppression
Structural firefighting gear
47
How is FOMO applied during product control?
Gently applied and allowed to roll on the product
48
Where is the remote shut off on a MC 307/DOT 407 located?
Left front corner
49
What occurs during recovery phase of product control?
Documentation of the incident