Chapter 5

Question 1

First responders can avoid becoming part of the problem during a hazmat incident by making a thorough hazard assessment. This includes what 3 factors?

Answer 1

Material
Container
Environment

Question 2

If a first responder believes the information received upon dispatch is inadequate, he should not hesitate to?

Answer 2

Request clarification

Question 3

The 3 stages of a hazmat incident are

Answer 3

Containers that have released their contents

Containers that have an ongoing release

Containers that have not released their contents(but have the potential to do so)

Question 4

A first responders decisions on what actions to take regarding the stage of an incident should always be based upon?

Answer 4

Whether those actions will really make a difference

Question 5

Aggressive action on the part of the first responder is necessary only if?

Answer 5

The material is moving to an area where it may cause additional harm.

Question 6

A first responder should remember that while on scene of an incident, he should view himself not as a friend of the victim but rather as a?

Answer 6

Representative of a government agency.

Question 7

First responders can quickly become part of any problem involving hazardous materials by ?

Answer 7

Attempting to stop an ongoing release.

Question 8

First responders can become part of any problem by making

Answer 8

uninformed decisions.

Question 9

One of the best recommendations for solving dispatch problems is to ensure that individuals responsible for receiving request for emergency assistance know how to ask what?

And clarify both

Answer 9

Appropriate questions

Nature of the incident and the spelling of any known chemicals.