HAZWOPER Practice Questions with Answers
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1. Which is the lowest emergency response level?
Answer: First responder awareness
Awareness-level responders recognize a release and notify others, but do not stop it.
2. Level A protection is used when you need...
Answer: The greatest skin and respiratory protection
Level A is the highest level of both respiratory and skin protection.
3. What is the main purpose of a decontamination line?
Answer: Prevent spreading contamination
Decon removes contaminants so they are not carried out of the hot zone.
4. Which document describes how workers are protected at a hazardous waste site?
Answer: The site safety and health plan
The site safety and health plan sets out hazards, controls and emergency procedures.
5. How many hours of initial training do general site workers at hazardous waste sites need?
Answer: 40 hours
General site workers need 40 hours of off-site instruction plus supervised field experience.
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