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1
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First responders should recognize that ERG2004 contains how many individual guides?

A

61

2
Q

Means that the actual chemical name is not listed in the regulations; therefore a generic name must be used to describe it on shipping papers

A

n.o.s. (not otherwise specified)

3
Q

Most recommended protective action distances increase when?

A

At night

4
Q

The best way to learn how to use the ERG2004 is to?

A

refer to the book itself

5
Q

ERG2004 is primarily designed for use at dangerous goods incidents that occur

A

on a highway or railroad

6
Q

ERG users should be mindful that there may be limited value in it’s application at..

A

Fixed facility locations

7
Q

The MSDS most often used are based upon requirements found in?

A

29 CFR 1910.1200 “Hazard communication”

8
Q

A first responder must never associate N/A with not applicable, as if the hazard does not exist. It may mean that the information on the hazard is?

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Not Available

9
Q

What is a distinct advantage of 29 CFR 1919.1200 and it’s influence on the availability in the workplace?

A

What constitutes a hazard is broader than those found for hazmat in the federal transport guidelines.

10
Q

When dealing with releases of hazmat that reach bodies of water, FR should be particularly concerned with information from the MSDS that reference

A

Miscibility and solubility

11
Q

Some hazmat’s can have negative health effects that could be delayed?

A

24-72 hours or longer