Chapter 6

1. Closed-head drums usually contain two openings that function as plugs. These openings can be a source of leaks. What are the openings commonly referred to as?

2. What should responders rely on to determine the identity of unknown substances through a systematic process?

3. Which government agency defines packaging as “a receptacle” that may require an outer packaging and any other components necessary for the receptacle to perform its containment function?

4. Which of the following is NOT a hazard class typically carried in nonbulk bags?

5. Which of the following gases is NOT stored in uninsulated cylinders?

6. Which cylinder design is constructed of steel or an aluminum/fiberglass aluminum combination?

7. Which of the following cylinder designs is constructed of an insulated metal cylinder jacket within an outer protective metal jacket?

8. Packaging used for transporting hazardous materials is regulated by which entity?

9. Using the first basic clue of occupancy and location, a hazmat incident can be categorized into four basic areas. Which of the following is NOT considered one of the basic areas?

10. The identification process is built on three basic elements that aid in surveying the incident. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic elements?

11. What is the minimum bulk packaging capacity for compressed gas?

12. Which type of nonbulk packaging commonly carries fertilizer, pesticides, caustic powders, and many nonhazardous materials?

13. Which type of nonbulk packaging consists of glass or plastic bottle–like containers encased in an outer packaging, such as a polystyrene box or wooden crate?

14. Which of the drum materials is best suited for use with corrosive liquids?

15. Which type of bulk packaging that is placed on a transport vehicle has concave heads and is designed to lie horizontally on its side?

16. What nonbulk packaging is a cylindrical package constructed of metal, plastic, and fiberboard with a typical capacity of 55 gallons?

17. In the identification process, responders use seven basic clues. Which of the following is best identified from a greater distance of the incident?

18. Which of the following is NOT one of the seven clues in the identification process?

19. What is the maximum capacity in gallons for nonbulk packaging of liquids according to the DOT?

20. Bulk packaging made from flexible material such as polypropylene, cloth, or woven fabric with ties at the top and a discharge at the bottom is a:

21. Ton containers can have either convex or concave ends. What is a common material carried if they have a concave end?

22. Of the different drum materials, which one is most common for use with flammable and combustible liquids?

23. To ensure personnel safety during size-up, many emergency responders rely on ______ for identification when surveying outdoor and indoor incidents from a safe distance.

24. Responders must recognize that hazmat exposures are no longer limited to industrial or transportation emergencies. For what purposes are the uses of hazardous materials becoming a real threat to responders?

25. What process starts with a survey of the incident site and surrounding conditions, which include the hazardous material involved, the presence and condition of containers involved, and the conditions at the incident site?

26. Ton containers are designed to carry how much product in pounds?

27. All of the following are basic design types for cylinders EXCEPT:

28. Which type of nonbulk packaging is commonly made from cloth, burlap, kraft paper, plastic, or a combination of these?

29. Which type of drum is used for transporting damaged or leaking nonbulk containers of all types and sizes?

30. Which of the following hazard classes is common content for nonbulk packaging carboys?