TRACEMP is an acronym used to categorize hazards. Which of the following is NOT a TRACEMP category?

• A. Electrical
• B. Thermal
• C. Radiological
• D. Chemical

Answer: (A)

TRACEMP groups the hazards you plan for at a hazmat incident into seven categories so you can quickly decide on protective actions. The categories map to Thermal, Radiological, Asphyxiation (atmospheric hazards like oxygen deficiency or toxic gases), Chemical, Explosive, Mechanical, and Pressure. Electrical hazards aren’t part of this TRACEMP set, even though they’re important at incidents. So the option describing Electrical isn’t a TRACEMP category. In a real scene you’d address electrical safety through separate procedures (like de-energizing and guarding), while the TRACEMP categories guide the primary hazard types you must plan for: extreme temperatures, radiation, atmospheric danger, chemical exposure, potential explosions, physical/mechanical injuries, and pressurized systems.