When arriving at the scene of a possible hazardous materials incident, you would identify hazards by:

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When arriving at the scene of a possible hazardous materials incident, you would identify hazards by:
A . Thoroughly investigating the scene yourself.
B . Interviewing victims and bystanders.
C . Scanning with binoculars from a safe distance.
D . Assisting law enforcement officers in the search.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Never enter a scene where hazardous materials are present until you have verified that the scene is safe. Use binoculars to survey the scene from a distance in order to identify hazardous materials placards. Consider victims and bystanders contaminated and take appropriate precautions.

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