Scenario 11-1: the July 6, 2013, Railway Disaster in Lac-Mégantic

question 39

Multiple Choice

Scenario 11-1: The July 6, 2013, railway disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec highlighted the danger that businesses can face when they are located close to rail lines, especially in the event of a derailment. One hundred and fifteen businesses were severely affected when an unattended train carrying crude oil derailed and crashed in the downtown area. Thirty buildings were completely destroyed, much of the downtown infrastructure (roads, utilities, and so on) was destroyed or severely damaged, and over 40 people died with many others seriously injured. While a runaway train may seem to be a rare occurrence, Canadian statistics indicate that, based on data from 2007-2011, on average there are 58 derailments annually, although not all of these involve dangerous goods.
-If there is the opportunity to do so safely,what type of extinguisher should be used to fight an oil-based fire caused by sparks from the derailment?

• A)water
• B)powder
• C)CO₂, halon
• D)CO₂, dry chemical

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Definitions:

Books

Physical or digital records that keep track of financial transactions and accounts for a person or organization.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue.

Apartment Building

A multi-unit residential building where each unit is occupied by different tenants for dwelling purposes.

Maintenance

The act of keeping property, equipment, or systems in working order by performing routine checks and repairs.