EmergenciesQuestion 80 of 80
After a hazmat emergency, why is it important to follow the Emergency Response Guidebook's initial isolation and protective action distances?
a.To decide the delivery time
b.To calculate the load weight
c.To choose the truck route home
d.To keep people a safe distance from the release and any downwind hazard
Explanation
The Emergency Response Guidebook gives isolation and protective action distances so responders can clear the immediate area and evacuate or shelter people downwind. Following these distances protects the public from toxic or flammable releases. Providing the material's ID number lets responders find the correct guidance quickly.
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