1. On page 60 (attached), the course textbook discusses four basic steps necessary in developing an effective spill prevention and response plan:

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Hazardous Materials Management – Week III Assessment

Course Textbook: Hazardous Material Management and Hazardous Communication

From: The Safety Professionals Handbook, 2nd Edition

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1. On page 60 (attached), the course textbook discusses four basic steps necessary in developing an effective spill prevention and response plan:

• Performing a hazard assessment

• Identifying ways to eliminate or reduce hazards

• Developing plans and procedures

• Training personnel

Discuss the role of the safety professional in each of these steps. Provide examples in

your responses.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have

accompanying citations.

2. Explain the basic principles involved in establishing a site layout for a spill or release response. In your response, include the requirements for air and personnel monitoring.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have

accompanying citations.

3. As a container of hazardous materials is being unloaded from a delivery truck, the container is dropped and the package begins to leak. Is this a transportation accident?

Why, or why not? Explain the actions required to be taken by the driver in such a

scenario.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have

accompanying citations.

4. Compare and contrast the four levels of protection used during spill response and cleanup activities. In your discussion, provide an example of a spill or cleanup scenario for each

level.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the

Hazardous Materials Management – Week III Assessment

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have

accompanying citations.