Question

Describe the colors and markings on the North Atlantic Treaty organization (NATO) Biological, Chemical, and Radiological (CBR) marker signs.

A) Blue, Green, Red; Symbols for Biohazard, Chemical Hazard, Radiological Hazard
B) Yellow, Black, Orange; Symbols for Biological Agents, Chemical Agents, Radiological Materials
C) White, Purple, Brown; Symbols for Bioagents, Chemical Hazards, Radiological Contamination
D) Pink, Gray, Gold; Symbols for Biological Hazards, Chemical Contamination, Radiological Threats

Answer 1

The NATO CBR marker signs use Yellow, Black, and Orange to signify biological, chemical, and radiological hazards, respectively, with accompanying hazard symbols.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct description of the colors and markings on the NATO Biological, Chemical, and Radiological (CBR) marker signs is Option B) Yellow, Black, Orange; Symbols for Biological Agents, Chemical Agents, Radiological Materials. These colors are standard for indicating the presence of hazardous materials, with each color representing a different type of threat. The yellow background signifies the presence of a biological hazard, the black represents chemical hazards, and the orange signifies radiological hazards. According to the guidelines, these markings should be accompanied by symbols indicating the specific type of hazard, for example:

• The international biohazard symbol for biological agents.
• The chemical hazard symbol (often seen as a test tube pouring out contents) for chemical agents.
• The radiological hazard symbol (often the trefoil symbol), as described in Figure 24.1.3.

Understanding and recognizing these signs is crucial in a controlled environment, such as a laboratory or in the field, especially within the context of military operations in which NATO may be involved. These signs help ensure safety and proper handling of dangerous materials.