EmergenciesQuestion 66 of 80
What information should you give emergency responders during a hazmat incident?
a.Your favorite route
b.The material's identity from the shipping papers and the nature of the emergency
c.The truck's paint color
d.The delivery price
Explanation
Responders need to know what material is involved, its ID number, the amount, and what has happened. This information comes from your shipping papers and emergency response information. Accurate details let responders choose the correct protective actions.
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