Why should a driver avoid moving an injured coworker who was exposed to a hazardous material unless there is an immediate greater danger, such as fire?
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Correct answer to question 144 (Hazardous Materials): Moving them could worsen an injury, and the exposure itself may require specific decontamination handled by trained responders
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Without medical training, moving an injured person risks worsening an injury, and exposure to certain hazardous materials may require specific decontamination procedures best handled by trained responders arriving on scene.
Updated: November 2026