CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
EVACUATION/ISOLATION
IDENTIFICATION
THE ERG!
GRAB BAG
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.
100
With Hazmat, always approach the scene from which direction?
Uphill/Upwind
100
1203?
Gasoline, Gasohol, Motor Spirit or Petrol
100

What year was the most recent ERG issued?

2020 was the most recent issue. It is issued every 4 years

100

What does the * symbol on an Orange Placard mean?

Represents the "Explosiveness"

200
What are the 3 chemical states of Matter?
Solid, Liquid and Gas
200
What zone of the Incident does decontamination occur?
The Warm Zone
200
What "Rule" is said to be used to quickly judge a safe distance with initial response?
Rule of Thumb
200

In the Yellow Section why is ID# 1304 highlighted in green?

Green Highlight means Water reaction causein Toxic-by-Inhalation gasses to be released (TIH)

200

What category or chemical that instantaneously ignites in air or water

what is flammable solids , Class 4

300
A state of Matter that has mass, However, does not have a specific shape
Liquid
300

Propane leaking is heavy or lighter than air

It is heavier

300
How many Classes of "Dangerous Goods" are there?
9 Classes
300

How is the Blue Section of the ERG used?

To identify hazardous materials by name in alphabetical order

300

A yellow placard means

Oxidizer

400

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

Toxic-by-Inhalation Identified by green highlight in the Yellow and Blue Sections

400

When a Propane tank explodes it is called a 

Bleve

400

Who is to be notified of there is a large Hazmat spill or Incident?

C-comm

400

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

Guide 111

400

What Guide is used as last resort for an Unidentifiable Corrosive Liquid trailer spill?

Guide 137

500

Lithium Ions found

What is a battery

500

In the ERG Green Section what does it tells us

What is the minimum distance to evacuate. 

500

Where are Hazardous Material/Cargo Shipping Papers located?

In the Cab of the Vehicle, Train Crew Member, Holder of the Bridge of the Vessel, or the Pilot

500

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

Identify, Isolate and Deny Entry

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