Practice question

What is the minimum initial isolation distance for a small spill (a leak from a single small package, less than or equal to 208 L / 55 gal) of an UNKNOWN material, per the ERG 'General Guidance During the First 30 Minutes'?

  1. At least 25 m (75 ft) in all directions
  2. At least 50 m (150 ft) in all directions
  3. At least 100 m (330 ft) in all directions
  4. At least 800 m (0.5 mi) in all directions

Answer: A — At least 25 m (75 ft) in all directions

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