Practice question

What is the difference between containment and confinement in hazmat operations?

  1. They are interchangeable terms with identical meanings
  2. Containment keeps the material in its container; confinement keeps the released material in a defined area
  3. Confinement is an offensive action; containment is always defensive
  4. 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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