Hazmat Awareness And Operations Study Guide Graded A+

Radiation Absorbed Dose RAD {Ans: Used to measure amount of radiation absorbed by a material}Law first regulated how emergency responders respond to hazardous materials emergencies {Ans: SARA}Unified command {Ans: All organizations who have an emergency response mission at an incident are represented in the command post}Levels of protection {Ans: Level A: Protection is required when the greatest potential for exposure to hazards exists (SCBA), totally encapsulated chemical- and vapor-protective suit; Level B: Protection is required under circumstances requiring the highest level of respiratory protection (SCBA), inner and outer chemical-resistant gloves; face shield; hooded chemical resistant clothing; coveralls; and outer chemical-resistant boots. Level C protection is required when the concentration and type of airborne substances is known and the criteria for using air purifying respirators is met. full-face air purifying respirators; inner and outer chemical-resistant gloves; hard hat; escape mask; and disposable chemical-resistant outer boots. Level D protection is the minimum protection required. gloves; coveralls; safety glasses; face shield; and chemical-resistant, steel-toe boots or shoes}Types of stress causing container to release its contents {Ans: -Thermal -Chemical -Mechanical}Markings on right side of railcar {Ans: -Specification marks - DOT AAR specifications -Product name -Tank test dates}Vapor pressure