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Containers
Paperwork and Such
PPE and Decon
100
Potential problem area in your response jurisdiction.
What is a target hazard?
100
The temperature in which a liquid produces vapors in sustained amounts and, if held, will completely evaporate.
What is boiling point?
100
This 4-digit number located on or near placards can be used to identify a material.
What is a UN number?
100
In a fixed facility, these documents are the key to knowing about every material contained there.
What is MSDS?
100
The process by which a material moves across a barrier in PPE on the molecular level.
What is permeation?
200
A material that poses an unreasonable risk to people and/or the environment if not properly controlled or handled.
What is a hazardous material?
200
The maximum fuel to oxygen concentration which will permit combustion.
What is UFL?
200
The opening in drums.
What is a bung?
200
Shipping papers for roads and highways. 2 names required.
What is a bill of lading and freight bill.
200
Respiratory protection which is less bulky than SCBA but limits the firefighter due to the restriction of a long, attached hoseline.
What are SARs?
300
Hazardous Materials response competencies laid down by OSHA.
What is HAZWOPER?
300
The term that the mnemonic HA HA MICEN is used for.
What is vapor density?
300
This material is stored within a Dewar container.
What is a cryogen?
300
Shipping papers in marine vessels.
What is a dangerous cargo manifest?
300
Decontamination method when a solid is applied to a liquid. The liquid forms a molecular bond on the exterior of the solid.
What is adsorption?
400
The ability of a chemical to undergo a change in its chemical composition, typically involving a release of energy.
What is a chemical change?
400
A material with a pH above 7.
What is a base?
400
This trailer design is used to transport compressed gases.
What is a tube trailer?
400
The maximum concentration of material to which a person can be exposed to for 15-minute intervals.
What is TLV-STEL?
400
Decontamination strategy using the "flush, strip and flush" method.
What is Emergency Decon?
500
The volume increase that occurs when a liquid material changes into a gas.
What is expansion ratio?
500
A built-in reservoir designed to hold material which could become released from its initial container at a fixed facility.
What is secondary containment?
500
This container is a portable plastic container protected with a steel web.
What is a tote?
500
The maximum concentration of material to which a worker should not be exposed to, even for an instant.
What is TLV-C?
500
Decontamination method which is used to neutralize pathogenic microorganisms.
What is disinfection?
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