ERG
Hazmat Classifications
Container Recognition
Emergency Planning
WMD Awareness
100

What is significant about the Yellow Pages of the ERG?

They contain the chemicals listed in numerical order based on ID numbers.

100

How many hazard classes are there?

9

100

What is the pressure usually above for a pressurized rail tank car?

Above 40

100

What does EPCRA stand for?

Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act

100

What are signs that an illicit lab is present?

Ventilation systems, glassware, used PPE, window coverings, etc.

200

What chemical and guide number is used for ID number 3174?

Titanium disulphide/disulfide, guide 135

200

Hazmat Class 4.2 contains what?

Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

200

What is the DOT number for the trailer pictured? 

*Picture 1*


DOT 407

200

What are the awareness level competencies?

Analyze the incident and implement the planned response

200

What is the FEMA resource that can be utilized as a job aid?

FEMA Emergency Response Job Aid Ed. 2.0

300

What is the ID and Guide number for Lithium?

ID number 1415 Guide number 138

300

How many classes of Radiation are there?

4

300

What is the DOT number for the trailer pictured? 

*Picture 2*

DOT 412

300

Who develops a SERC, and what does it stand for?

State Governors, State Emergency Response Commissions

300

What does CBRNE stand for?

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive

400

Guide 124 is used for what?

Gases - Toxic and/or Corrosive - Oxidizing

400

How many symbols are contained in the Globally Harmonized System?

10

400

What are DOT406 trailers used for?

Flammable Liquids

400

What are the 4 provisions of an EPCRA?

Emergency Planning, Emergency Release Notification, Hazardous Chemical Storage Reporting Requirements, Toxic Chemical Release Inventory.

400

What are the Types of Chemical Agents?

Toxic Industrial Chemicals, Choking Agents, Blister Agents (vesicants), Blood Agents, Nerve Agents, and Riot Control Agents (irritants).

500

What is the evacuation distance for Nitrogen Trioxide for a Large, Nighttime spill? Initial and downwind protections.

Initial of 200m (600ft) then 4.3km (2.7m) Downwind.

500

What hazards would be contained in Hazard Class 9

Lithium batteries, marine pollutants, etc.

500

Where can valves be located on a compressed gas tube trailer?

On the rear of the trailer

500

What does SARA stand for, and what standard is attached to SARA?

Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act, OSHA standard 29 CFR1910.120 "Hazwoper"

500

What does ALARA stand for, and what are the components?

As Low As Reasonably Achievable, Time Distance, and Shielding.