HazMat HazMat Emergency Response 2

Question 1

If you are involved in a HazMat accident, when must you notify local authorities?

Accepted Answer

Immediately

Answer

Only if someone is injured

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Within 24 hours

Answer

Only if the spill exceeds 100 gallons

Question 2

What does the term 'reportable quantity' (RQ) mean in HazMat transportation?

Accepted Answer

The threshold amount of a hazardous substance that triggers mandatory spill reporting to the NRC

Answer

The maximum amount that can be shipped per trip

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The quantity requiring a special permit

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The amount needed for placard exemption

Question 3

When a HazMat spill occurs, which direction should you move relative to the wind?

Accepted Answer

Upwind to avoid inhaling vapors

Answer

Downwind so you can monitor vapors

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Crosswind at a 90-degree angle

Answer

The wind direction does not matter

Question 4

Which federal agency must be notified when a hazardous materials incident results in a reportable spill?

Accepted Answer

National Response Center (NRC)

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FMCSA

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EPA only

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OSHA

Question 5

What should a driver do if a small amount of HazMat leaks from a package during transport?

Accepted Answer

Stop safely, do not touch the material, and call for assistance

Answer

Wipe it up and continue driving

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Open windows and drive faster to disperse vapors

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Transfer the cargo to another container

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of keeping shipping papers accessible during a HazMat emergency?

Accepted Answer

To allow first responders to identify the materials and take appropriate action

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To prove ownership of the cargo

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To calculate insurance claims

Answer

To show customs documentation