Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Flashcards
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Which federal regulation governs hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER)?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.120
OSHA's HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120) covers workers involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response to hazmat releases.
What is a secondary containment system?
Answer: A backup system to capture spills if the primary container fails
Secondary containment is a backup structure (dike, berm, or containment pad) designed to capture hazardous material if the primary container leaks or fails.
Under OSHA HAZWOPER, what is the minimum hours of initial training for first responder operations level?
Answer: 8 hours
OSHA 1910.120(q)(6)(ii) requires a minimum of 8 hours of initial training for first responders at the operations level.
What does the ERG's orange-bordered guide page provide?
Answer: Emergency response guidance for non-fire situations and potential hazards
Orange-bordered guide pages in the ERG provide potential hazards, public safety guidance, and emergency response information for the specific material.
What is the purpose of a hazmat incident 'hot, warm, cold' zone system?
Answer: To control access, limit contamination spread, and organize response operations
The three-zone system establishes controlled areas around a hazmat incident to prevent contamination spread, protect responders, and organize command operations.
What chemical property determines whether a vapor will rise or sink in air?
Answer: Vapor density relative to air (1.0)
A vapor density greater than 1.0 means the gas is heavier than air and will sink to low areas; less than 1.0 means it rises and disperses upward.