Regs & Wrecks: What Could Go Wrong
Who regulates HAZWOPER?
OSHA
Where can you find the required information for a material?
Safety Data Sheet
What PPE level includes fully encapsulating suits with SCBA?
Level A
What oxygen range is "Safe for Workers"?
19.5-22%
What does IDLH stand for?
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
What does HAZWOPER stand for?
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
The optimum Span of Control is __________ individuals, with a range of ______ to __________depending upon the tasks to be performed, the associated danger or difficulty, and the level of delegated authority.
5…3 to 7
What method of control is last and considered least effective?
PPE
What is the LEL of a substance?
Lower Explosive Limit: The point where the vapor is just strong enough or the lowest concentration of combustible gas that can cause an explosion
The command post should be located in the:
Cold Zone
The first priority in responding to an incident is:
Life safety
Name two routes of absorption for hazards entering the body?
Inhalation, ingestion, and contact
What PPE level is most common for spill cleanup with known hazards?
Level C
What is the first gas you check for in a confined space?
Oxygen
Which agency enforces RCRA?
EPA
You see rusted drums with unknown contents. What's the hazard?
Unknown chemical hazard
What method of control should be used if substitution is not effective?
Engineering controls
What is IDLH for Chlorine?
10 PPM
Decon can wear what level of PPE?
Same or 1 below entry team
What is the regulation for OSHA's HAZWOPER standard?
29 CFR 1910.120
What activity do the DOT labels apply to?
Hazardous materials shipping
The criteria most frequently used to rate the flammability of liquids is the:
Flash Point
What are two items that must be in place if a worker is entering an IDLH space?
Atmosphere is monitored continuously, PPE and respiratory protection, and training for entering confined and enclosed spaces or other dangerous atmospheres
What is one method to test for the effectiveness of decontamination?
PH paper, Air monitoring, or Testing for Permeation