Preview Questions Hazardous Materials Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the most critical factor to consider when selecting a personal protective equipment (PPE) ensemble for a chemical spill response?

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Ease of use for responders

Hazardous material involved and exposure levels

Cost of PPE

PPE availability

Question 2: Toxic gases can be produced by certain chemical reactions. What safety measures should be prioritized when working with chemicals known to produce such gases?

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Use of water baths to neutralize fumes

Use of inert gas displacement techniques

Use of acid-resistant gloves and goggles

Use of fume hoods and personal respiratory protection

Question 3: In hazardous waste management, which method is most commonly used to treat ignitable hazardous waste to render it non-hazardous?

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Landfilling with stabilization

Incineration

Chemical neutralization

Bioremediation

Question 4: Chemical safety data sheets (SDS) provide crucial information. Which of the following sections contains data about personal protective equipment (PPE)?

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Section 8

Section 2

Section 12

Section 4

Question 5: What is the purpose of spill containment booms when used in water-based spill responses?

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To absorb the spilled chemicals from the water surface

To trap and confine the spilled material on the water surface

To prevent the material from spreading to other areas

To chemically neutralize the spilled substance on the water surface

Question 6: Which of the following chemical compounds is most likely to cause long-term environmental damage if released into the environment?

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Potassium salts

Chlorinated hydrocarbons

Sulfuric acid

Sodium hydroxide