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| Which of the following materials is MOST likely to be involved in hazardous materials incidents and accidents? (51) |
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| Which route of entry includes taking in materials by breathing through the nose or mouth? (32) |
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| Which of the following are gases that displace the oxygen necessary for breathing? (23) |
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| Which agency maintains a database for hazardous substances emergency events? (53) |
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| U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry |
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| Which of the following are toxins that cause temporary but sometimes severe inflammation of the eyes, skin, or respiratory system? (27) |
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| Who enables the EPA to address environmental problems that could result from underground tanks storing hazardous substances? (41) |
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| Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) |
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| Which of the following agencies ensures that emergency response professionals are prepared for any situation in the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other large-scale emergency? (43) |
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| Department of Homeland Security (DHS) |
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| What are alpha particles? (18) |
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| Energetic, positively charged particles emitted from the nucleus during radioactive decay |
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| Which of the following mechanical hazards is the result of an explosion, bomb, or IED? (31) |
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| Which radiological hazards have neither a charge nor a mass and require at least two feet of concrete or earth to stop? (20) |
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| Which of the following was designed to ensure that information about chemical hazards and associated protective measures is disseminated to workers and employers? (41) |
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| Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS) |
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| Which types of etiological hazards are the simplest types of microorganisms that can only replicate themselves in the living cells of their hosts? (29) |
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| Which of the following chemicals comprise the largest usage class in the industry? (25) |
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| Which mode of transportation is MOST likely to have a hazardous materials transportation incident? (51) |
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| Which OSHA requirements pertain to training of hazardous materials responders? (11) |
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| Which of the following is a responsibility of Operations-Level personnel ONLY? (15) |
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| Implement the planned response to mitigate or control a release from a safe distance and keep it from spreading |
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| Which of the following evaluates potential risks of environmental pollutants and toxic substances? (44) |
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Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
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| Which types of poisonous chemicals disrupt nerve impulses? (24) |
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| Which NFPA® level of training includes the core competencies or beyond? (13) |
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| Which explosion hazard is the primary reason for injuries and damage? (31) |
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