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Q

In the ERG what do the different colored sections represent?

A

White - How to use the guide
Yellow - List in numerical order
Blue - List in alphabetical order
Orange - Guide pages
Green - Initial isolation for TIH and materials which produce TIH when
spilled in water
White - Protective clothing, fire and spill control, WMD information,
glossary, emergency response phone numbers

1
Q

In the Haz Mat setting what is the First Responding Officer’s size up consist of?

A
  • Isolate
  • Identify
  • Notify
  • Evacuate
  • Evaluate
2
Q

What does TIH stand for?

A

Toxic Inhalation Hazards

3
Q

If you can’t read the ID marking of the chemical what guide page number do you use?

A

111

4
Q

If the guide number is highlighted in the yellow section what does that mean?

A

The chemical is a TIH.

  • If there is no fire refer to the Green section
  • If there is a fire then refer to the Orange section
5
Q

What does it mean if there is a P next to the number?

A

The chemical is a polymer

6
Q

In an intermodal container what does it mean if there is a X by the top number?

A

The chemical will react to water

7
Q

How many classes of DOT Hazard Classes are there?

A

9

8
Q

What are the DOT Hazard Classes?

A
  1. Explosives
  2. Gases
  3. Flammable Liquids
  4. Flammable Solids
  5. Oxidizers
  6. Toxic Substances
  7. Radioactive
  8. Corrosives
  9. Miscellaneous Hazards
9
Q

With DOT Hazards what does the abbreviation LC stand for?

A

Lethal Concentration

10
Q

Confined Space is defined as being what?

A
  • Large enough and so configured that a person can enter and perform work
  • Has limited means for entry and exit
  • Is not designed for continuous occupancy
11
Q

A permit is required with what type of confined spaces?

A
  • Contain, or has the potential to contain, a hazardous atmosphere
  • Contains a material that has potential for engulfing an entrant
  • Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated
  • Contains any other recognized safety or health hazard
12
Q

Non-techical evacuations for rope rescue is what maximum inclination?

Technical evacuations for rope rescue is what minimum inclination?

A

Non-technical is less than 40 degrees

Technical is more than 40 degrees

13
Q

In trench rescue what size safety perimeter should be established?

A

At least 500 feet

14
Q

What is the rescue perimeter for trench rescue?

A

35-50 feet

15
Q

How far should any running vehicles be with a trench rescue?

A

At least 75 feet

16
Q

With auto extrication how big of an area should the action circle be?

A

10-15 feet around the vehicle

17
Q

How big should the outer circle be with auto extrication?

A

20-25 feet