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Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Management Flashcards

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  1. Under NFPA 704, what does a blue diamond quadrant on a hazardous materials placard indicate?

    Answer: Health hazard rating

    The blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 diamond system indicates health hazard, rated on a scale of 0 to 4.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a pre-incident plan for a facility storing hazardous materials?

    Answer: To provide responders with critical site-specific information before an emergency

    Pre-incident plans give firefighters and responders detailed knowledge of hazards, layout, and resources before they arrive at an emergency.

  3. Which OSHA standard requires employers to provide hazard communication training and Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals in the workplace?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200

    OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), 29 CFR 1910.1200, requires SDSs and training for workers handling hazardous chemicals.

  4. When inspecting a flammable liquid storage room, what is the maximum quantity of Class I flammable liquids allowed in a single inside storage room without a sprinkler system?

    Answer: 250 gallons

    NFPA 30 limits Class I flammable liquids in an unsprinklered inside storage room to 250 gallons.

  5. A chemical's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 5 contains information about which topic?

    Answer: Firefighting measures

    SDS Section 5 is dedicated to firefighting measures, including suitable extinguishing agents and special fire hazards.

  6. What is the minimum separation distance required between LP-gas containers of 125–500 gallons water capacity and an important building, according to NFPA 58?

    Answer: 25 feet

    NFPA 58 requires a minimum 25-foot separation between LP-gas containers of 125–500 gallons water capacity and important buildings.

  7. Which agency publishes the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) used by first responders during hazardous materials incidents?

    Answer: PHMSA (U.S. DOT)

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of U.S. DOT, publishes the ERG in cooperation with Transport Canada and Mexico's SCT.