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What type of mercury is found in mining, smelting, or refining operations

A

Organic

1
Q

What are the three types of mercury?

A

Elemental

Inorganic

Organic

2
Q

What are the most common sources of elemental mercury found?

A

BP cuffs

Thermometers

In laboratories

3
Q

Scientific instruments, electrical equipment, felt making, and manufacturing of caustic soda and disc batteries how have what type of mercury?

A

Organic

4
Q

When is the least common type of mercury?

A

Organic

5
Q

What is the initial action required by FD on a mercury release upon the arrival of units?

A

Contact RP

Determine amount released

Determine the source

Determine the size of the affected area

6
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What three things should command be responsible for in the affected area of the mercury release?

A

Evacuate

Isolate

Deny entry

7
Q

Members shall not enter the reported mercury spill area unless for _______.

A

Rescue or treatment

8
Q

Members shall not take possession of mercury. What is the exception?

A

When he resident brings the mercury to the fire station

9
Q

Who shall determine when removal of contaminated items and the confiscation of contaminated items may be necessary?

A

The contractor, not the FD

10
Q

In the event of clothing or other items are removed from a person, place items in a plastic bag, ______, and _______.

A

Tie off and place a name tag on the bag

Do not use biohazard bags

11
Q

The Arizona Department of environmental quality has determined that a mercury released that occurs in a residence, including the interior of apartments, is __________ waist. As a result, the release is exempt from cleanup requirements.

A

A household hazardous waste

12
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A Mercury released in common public areas such as poolside or exit corridors at apartment complexes would require compliance with the _______ section of the management procedure.

A

Commercial facility

13
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When responding to report of a mercury released in a residents, including the interior of apartments, the FD shall have dispatch page ______ and _____ personnel requesting response and recommend to the occupant that no one be allowed to enter the affected area under the hazard has been evaluated.

A

Fire prevention and special operations

14
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What are the symptoms of initial toxic exposure to elemental mercury?

A

Fever

Chills

Dyspnea

Headache for several hours

15
Q

Acute effects including but not limited to what type of symptoms when exposed to inorganic Mercury?

A

Burning mouth

Sore throat

Nausea/vomiting

Severe gingivitis

16
Q

The most common source of organic mercury or what?

A

Mining

Smelting

Refining operations

17
Q

Signs and symptoms of exposure to organic mercury include what?

A

Hearing defects

Loss of concentration

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