Firefighter Reading Comprehension · Question
The Fire Code requires all industrial facilities handling flammable liquids to have a 'Spill Containment Plan' in place. This plan must include procedures for rapid notification, deployment of absorbent materials, and proper disposal of contaminated waste. What is the core objective of a Spill Containment Plan?
The plan's components – rapid notification, deployment of absorbents, and proper disposal – are all aimed at controlling a spill and preventing its spread and i
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Question: The Fire Code requires all industrial facilities handling flammable liquids to have a 'Spill Containment Plan' in place. This plan must include procedures for rapid notification, deployment of absorbent materials, and proper disposal of contaminated waste. What is the core objective of a Spill Containment Plan?
Answer options:
- To eliminate the use of all flammable liquids in industrial settings.
- To detail the fire suppression tactics for liquid fires. ✅ To prevent hazardous material spills from impacting the environment and personnel.
- To calculate the estimated cost of a potential spill.
Correct answer: To prevent hazardous material spills from impacting the environment and personnel.
Explanation: The plan's components – rapid notification, deployment of absorbents, and proper disposal – are all aimed at controlling a spill and preventing its spread and impact on the environment and human safety.
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