Practice question
What is the difference between containment and confinement in hazmat operations?
- They are interchangeable terms with identical meanings
- Containment keeps the material in its container; confinement keeps the released material in a defined area
- Confinement is an offensive action; containment is always defensive
- Containment applies only to liquids; confinement applies only to gases
Answer: B — Containment keeps the material in its container; confinement keeps the released material in a defined area
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