HAZMAT AWARENESS

First Column

100

T OR F? Bunker gear provides adequate protection from all hazardous materials?

False! It only provides minimal protection from vapors and liquids. Bunker Gear is considered a Class "D" protective suit.

200

What are the 3 chemical states of Matter?

Solid, Liquid and Gas

300

A state of Matter that has mass, However, does not have a specific shape

Liquid

400

What does TIH stand for and how is it identified in the ERG?

Toxic Inhalation Hazard

500

The ratio of weight of a substance compared to the weight of an equal volume of water?

What is Specific Gravity.

This Column

100

With Hazmat, always approach the scene from which direction?

Uphill/Upwind

200

What zone of the Incident does decontamination occur?

The Warm Zone

300

What does PID and VOC stand for with an Altair?

Photoionizing Detector and Volatile Organic Compound

400

What does CBRNE stand for?

Chemical

Biological

Radiological

Nuclear

Explosives

500

On the NFPA 704 Placard, what is the highest rating for most severe hazard?

4

Next Column

100

What colour is the NIOSH pocket guide?

GREY

200

What does CAS stand for?

Chemical Abstracts Service

300

How many Classes of "Dangerous Goods" are there?

9 Classes

400

What is the number to Canutec?

*666 or 1-888-Canutec (226-8832)

500

Fuels that have a flash point less then 37.8 C (100.0 F) are called _________, whereas fuels having a flash point above that temperature are called __________

Flammable, Combustible

Easy Column

100

What year was the most recent ERG issued and how often is it updated?

2024 was the most recent issue. It is issued every 4 years

200

What section and what guides in the ERG are made for Radioactive Materials?

Orange section - guides 161-166

300

How is the Blue Section of the ERG used?

To identify hazardous materials by name in alphabetical order

400

What Guide do you use for a Hazmat incident involving "Unknown" or "Mixed Cargo?"

Guide 111

500

What are the 3 Primary Objectives at the Hazmat Awareness Level?

Identify, Isolate and Deny Entry

GRAB BAG

100

What does NIOSH stand for?

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

200

What do the 4 sides of the NFPA 704 stand for?

Red - Flammability Hazard

Yellow - Reactivity Hazard

Blue - Health Hazard

White - Special Hazards

300

Where is the General First Aid section found in the ERG?

Orange section, page before Guide 111

400

What does Canutec stand for?

Canadian Transport Emergency Centre

500

NFPA704: What does it mean if the White Quadrant of the Hazmat Diamond has the (W) symbol with a line through it?

Unusual reaction with water/ DO NOT USE WATER