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HAZMAT OPS certification must meet the following organization requirements
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1. OSHA
2. EPA 3. DOT |
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Name (4) HAZMAT Awareness Duties
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1. Recognize Presence of HAZMAT
2. Protect him/herself 3. Call trained personnel 4. Secure Area |
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OPS Goal #1
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Analyze the incident to determine magnitude in terms of outcomes
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OPS Goal #2
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Plan the initial response within the capabilities available.
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State HAZMAT Operations Goal # 3
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Implement planned response to favorably change the outcomes.
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State Operations Goal #4
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Evaluate the progress
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The liquid capacity for Non Bulk Packages containing Liquids =
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Less than or equal to 119 Gallons
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Non Bulk Packages
Solid= |
Less than or equal to 882 lbs
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Non Bulk Packages
Gases= |
Less than or equal to 1001 lbs
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Name Types of Non-Bulk containers
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Bags, Boxes, Multi-cell Packaging, Bottles, Carboys, Cylinders, Dewar Flasks, Drums
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Bulk Packages Liquid Capacity
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Greater than or equal to 119 Gallons
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Bulk Packages
Solid= |
Greater than or equal to 882 lbs
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Bulk Package Capacity for Gases:
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Greater than or equal to 1001 lbs
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Bulk Non-Portable Bin Specifications:
Capacity (lbs) = How Loaded/Emptied: Used to Store/Transport: |
1. Hold up to 7700 lbs
2. Loaded from top 3. Empty from bottom 4. Designed to transport solids 5. Appox 4' x 6' |
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Non Pressure Tanks (Intermodal)
Holds Liquids & Solids up to this internal pressure: |
100 PSIG
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Over 90% of the total number of tank containers are these type:
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Non-Pressured Tank Containers
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Two Most Common Non-Pressured Tank Containers
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IM-101 (IMO Type 1)
IM-102 (IMO Type 2) |
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IM-101 Tank containers Carry
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Toxics (Class 6.1 Poisons)
Corrosives (Class 8) Flammable Liquids (with flashpoint <32F) |
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IM-102 Tank Containers Carry
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- Whiskey - Resin
- Alcohol - Indust. Solvent - Corrosive - Flam Liq 32-140F - Pesticides/Insecticide |
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These Tanks contain Liquid Argon, Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Helium and Liquid Nitrogen
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Cryogenic Tanks
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Tube Modules transport multiple gas cylinders at pressures in this range
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2400 - 5000 PSI
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What are the (3) primary packaging classifications for radioactive material:
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Type "A"
Type "B" Type "C" |
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These radioactive packages have a low specific activity and are made of Lead-Shielded Fiber Board Boxes.
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Type "A"
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These package Types are used to transport materials with high levels of radiation
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Type "B"
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Type "B" container can be made of:
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Drums, Vaults, Wood, Steel, 3/4" concrete, Lead
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Used to transport Highly radioactive containers by air
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Type "C" (Enclosed in Impact absorbing shell)
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Transport Low Level radioactive Material considered to be a limitted threat to the public or environment
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Industrial radioactive package
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This container ships solid or liquid radioactive material and may be packaged in glass or concrete
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Industrial radioactive Package.
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Excepted Packages transport:
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Packages of extremely low levels of radioactivity
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These radioactive packages can be made of fiberboard, wooden boxes, or steel crates
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Excepted Packages
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Name (2) Excepted Packages Requirements:
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1. Ease of Handling
2. Reasonable strength for transport |
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This is the name of any water craft used for transport
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Vessel
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Vessell (ships) carry:
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1. Intermodal containers
2. Freight Containers |
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Types of facility Containers (4):
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1. Piping
2. Open Piles 3. Reactors 4. Storage Bins |
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Identify Safety features on Tanks by rail and Rail Tank Cars
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1. Double shelf Couplers
2. 1/2" Steel Head Shield 3. Thermal Protection to keep temperatures below 800F for 30 min. |
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This Rail Tank car can be identified by two fittings on the tops of the car... note: New cars have dome fittings
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Non-Pressure Rail Tank Cars
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Non-Pressure rail tank cars are also known as:
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1. General Service
2. Low Pressure Tank cars |
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What is the capacity for Non-Pressure & Pressure Rail Tank Cars?
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4000-45,000 gallons
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These Rail Tank Cars carry
Flammable/Combustibe liquids, Flammable solids, Oxidizers, Corrosives and Poisons |
Non-Pressure Rail Tank Cars
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These rail tank cars have one fitting at the top of the car:
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Pressure Rail Tank Cars
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What is the pressure range for materials transported in Pressure Rail Tank Cars?
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100 - 600 PSI
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Pressure Rail Tank Cars are used to Transport these (3) materials:
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1. Flammable Gases
2. Non-Flammable Gases 3. Poisonous Gases |
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These Rail tank Cars contain liquids at Pressures of 24 psig or better
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Cryogenic Rail Tank Cars
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Cryogenic Rail tank Cars can store Liquids at these temperatures:
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- 130 F
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Non-Pressure Intermodal containers (IM-101 & 102) transport materials up to this pressure level:
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Liquids at Pressures up to 100 psi
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These containers can carry liquified Gases under pressures between 100 - 500 psi
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Pressure Intermodal Tank containers
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Pressure Intermodal Tanks (IMO Type 5) are used to transport:
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Liquified Petroleum gases
Anhydrous Ammonia High Pressure Flammable Liquids Sodium, Aliminum Alkyls Motor fuel/Anti Knock compounds |
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Name Two Specialized Bulk Tank Containers:
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1. Cryogenic Tanks
2. Tube Modules |
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This Type of Cargo Tank Truck transports; Fuel Oil, Alcohol, Flammable/Combustible Liquids, Poisonous liquids, Liquid food Product
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MC-306/DOT 406 Non-Pressure
(AKA: Atmosheric Pressure tanks) |
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MC-306/DOT 406 Tank Trucks have these features:
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1. Large OVAL Ends
2. Internal Valves 3. Rollover/Spill Rail along full length of the truck |
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These cargo tank Trucks are designed to transport; Flammable liquids, Corrosives and Poisons
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MC-307/DOT 407 Low Pressure Cargo Tank Trucks
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These Cargo Tank Trucks can be identified by their round cylindrical shape and single work platform
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MC-307/DOT 407 Low Pressure Cargo Tank Trucks
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These Cargo Tank Trucks are aka "High Pressure Gas Trucks"
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MC-331 Pressure Cargo Tank Trucks
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These Cargo Tanks Trucks transport Compressed Gases
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MC-331 Pressure Cargo Tank Trucks
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MC-331 Pressure Cargo Tank Trucks Tranport:
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- LP Gases
- Anhydrous Ammonia |
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These Cargo Tank Trucks Transport Corrosive Liquids and High Density Liquids:
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MC-312/DOT 412 Corrosive Cargo Tank Trucks
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These Cargo Tank Trucks have dished ends and a thermos bottle design
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MC-338 Cryogenic Cargo Tank Trucks
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What is the pressure range for materials transported in MC-338 Cryogenic Cargo Tank Trucks?
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25 - 500 psig
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Used to transport Liquid Argon, Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Nitrogen
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MC-338 Cryogenic Cargo Tank Truck
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These are used to transport multiple cylinders which are stacked and manifolded together
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High Pressure Tube Trailers
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Dry Bulk (Non-specific) Cargo Tank Trucks Transport
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Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizers
Cement Dry Caustic Sodas Oxidizers Plastic Pellets |
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What is a commmon hazard with Dry Bulk Cargo Tank Trucks?
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Static Charges
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Used to Store HAZMAT at installed Locations
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Fixed Facility Tanks
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Name Four Types of Fixed facility Tanks
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1. Non-Pressure Tanks
2. Low Pressure Tanks 3. Pressure Tanks 4. Cryogenic Tanks |
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These are examples of:
- Cone roof tank - Open floating roof tank - Dome Roofed Tank - Horizontal Tank |
Non-Pressure Facility Tanks
(AKA Atmospheric Pressure Tanks) |
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Used to store materials at pressures ranging from 0 - 0.5 psig at fix facilites
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Non-Pressure Facility Tanks
(AKA Atmospheric Pressure Tanks) |
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Used to store materials at pressures ranging from 0.5 - 15 psig at fix facilites
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Fixed Facility Low Pressure Tanks
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Name (3) Types of Low Pressure Facility Tanks
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1. Atmospheric Horizontal tanks
2. Spheroid Tanks 3. Noded Spheroid Tanks |
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Used to store materials at pressures of >15 psig at fix facilites
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Fixed Facility Pressure Tanks
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Horizontal, Pressure vessels & Spherical Pressure Vessels are examples of these Fixed Facility Tanks.
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Pressure Facility Tanks
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These fixed facility tanks can be found at research lab and medical facilities. They are double walled containers that are either spherical or cylindrical in shape.
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Cryogenic Fixed facility Tanks
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Fixed Containers have these Markings:
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- NFPA 704 Markings
-May have: -- Size of Container -- Product name -- Tank ID # (in site plan) -- Site ID Number |
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Vehicle and Transport Container/packages have:
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1. Hazard Class Symbol
2. Hazard class designation 3. Colored Background 4. UN/DOT Hazard Class Number 5. DOT Placards, labels and ID #'s |
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Rail BOX, FLAT & HOPPER Cars owned by the railroad will have these markings:
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Marked On Both Sides with:
- Shipper Name - Contents of the Car |
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These Rail Box, Flat, Hopper rail cars are marked on all 4 sides with 3 letter abrv for owner... followed by an "X" and numbers ID'ing the shipper and contents
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Rail Tank cars owned
or leased by Shipper |
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InterModal Container and Tanks are Marked in this manner:
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Metal certification Plates with:
-- S/N numbers -- Shipper ID Numbers -- Placards -- Labels |
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Highway Transport Vehicles will be marked in this manner:
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-- Metal certification Plates with:
-- S/N numbers -- Shipper ID Numbers -- Placards -- Labels |
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Pipelines will be marked with the following Information (3)
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1. Product
2. Owner 3. Emergency Contact Numbers |
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Pesticides are classified by these control use purposes:
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1. Herbicides
2. Insecticides 3. Fungicides |
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Pesticides Labels will have the following information
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1. Complete Product Name
2. Signal words 3. EPA Registration Number 4. Precautionary Statement 5. Hazard Statement 6. Active Ingredient |
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These Signal words indicate that the material is deadly:
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1. Danger
2. Deadly 3. Poison |
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This signal word indicates the material "might" cause illness:
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Caution
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This signal word indicates the material will cause illness
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Warning
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This is a three section number on pesticides:
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EPA Registration Number
(in Canada Pest Control Number) |
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What is indicated by the first (5) set of Numbers of an EPA registration Number?
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Manufacturer
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What is indicated by the second (4) set of Numbers of an EPA registration Number?
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Specific Product
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What is indicated by the third (2-digits) set of Numbers of an EPA registration Number?
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Location the product might be used
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This part of the pesticide label indicates care that should be taken while using the product
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Precautionary Statement
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"Keep out of Reach of Children"
"Restricted Use Pesticide" "Hazardous to Humans and Animals" Are exampes of: |
Pesticide Precautionary Statements
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The "Hazard Statement" indicates this:
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That the product poses an environmental hazard and advices against contaminating water supplies.
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These type of package labels must be placed on opposite sides of the package.
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Radioactive Material Labels
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These radioactive labels may not be required on packages:
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1. Radio Active White I labels
2. Radioactive Yellow II labels |
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This Label is used for materials with a maximum activity of 0.5 mr/hr
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Radio Active White I Labels
examples: Chromium-51 |
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Chromium-51 would carry this label:
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Radio Active White I Labels
( < 0.5 mr/hr) |
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This Label indicates the lowest level of radiactivity
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Radio Active White I Labels
(< 0.5 mr/hr) |
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Iodine-131 would carry this label:
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Radioactive Yellow II labels
(50 mr/hr on surface, 1 mr/hr @ 3 foot) |
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Packages with this label contain materials with low radioactivity.
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Radioactive Yellow II labels
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The maxium allowable radioactivity for packages labeled with Radioactive Yellow II labels:
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50 mr/hr on the surface
1 mr/hr 3 feet from package |
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These Labels are used on packages containing the highest level of radioactivity
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Radioactive Yellow III labels
(200 mr/hr on surface, 10 mr/hr @ 3') |
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The maxium allowable radioactivity for packages labeled with Radioactive Yellow III labels:
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200 mr/hr on the surface
10 mr/hr 3 feet from the package |
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Vehicles carrying these types of radioactive hazards must use placards
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Radioactive Yellow III labels
(200 mr/hr on surface, 10 mr/hr @ 3') |
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Uranium-235, Plutonium, Plutonium Oxide and large shipments of any radioactive material must have this label:
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Radioactive Yellow III labels
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Radio Active classes IV - VII are considered _____ and must be transported _____
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- Sole Transport Items
- Only one unit at a time |
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When Surveying and incident be sure to Consider:
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1. The Land
2. Weather Conditions 3. Accessibility 4. Storm/Sewer Drains 5. Sources of Ignition 6. Future conditions |
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Considerations for Surveying the land at an incident:
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1. Topography/Contours
2. Land Use 3. Adjacent land Use 4. Bodies of water |
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If the Incident is inside a building make note of:
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1. Building Number
2. Type of Building 3. Location of Floor Drains 4. Location of Ventilation Ducts 5. Location of Air Returns |
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To verify information at an incident use the following references:
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1. ERG
2. CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIQU 3. Shipper Data Bases |
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This is a Mass explosive Hazard class which includes; TNT, Nitro glycerin and blasting caps
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Class 1.1 Explosives
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This is primarily a projection hazard and includes aerial flares, detonation cord, power device cartridges.
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Class 1.2 Explosives
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Class 1.3 Explosives present this type of hazard and includes these items:
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-- Fire Hazard
-- Includes some rocket motors, liquid propellant |
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This explosive class presents a minor explosion hazard that is generally contained by the package:
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Class 1.4 Explosives
(Practice amo, signal charges) |
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These are example of Class 1.4 Explosives
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Practice Amunition and Signal Charges
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These are very insensitive explosives with a very improbable mass explosion potential.
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Class 1.5 Explosives
(Prilled Amonium Nitrate, Fertilizer-fuel mixtures (blasting agent) |
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These are extremely insensitives articles that do not have a mass explosive hazard.
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Class 1.6 Explosives
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This hazard Class includes flammable, oxidizing, poisonous and cryogenic compressed gases
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Class 2 Compressed Gases
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The Placard for this hazard class is Red in color with a flame pictograph
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Class 2.1 Flammable Gases
(Inhibited Butadienes, Methyl Chloride, Propane, Methane, Hydrogen) |
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Class 2.1 Flammable Gas includes:
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- Inhibited Butadienes
- Methyl Chloride - Propane - Methane - Hydrogen |
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This class is for Non-flammable and Non-Poisonous Compressed gases:
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Class 2.2 Non-Flammable Gases
(Anyhydrous Ammonia, Argon, carbon dioxide, neon and Helium ) |
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Anyhydrous Ammonia, Argon, carbon dioxide, neon and Helium are examples of:
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Class 2.2 Non-Flammable Gases
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The Placard for this hazard class is Green and has a picture of a cylinder:
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Class 2.2 Non-Flammable Gases
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A gas is this if it vaporizes easily and may be dangerous to life (even in small amounts)
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Class 2.3 Poisonous Gas
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The placard for this hazard class is White with a scull & cross bone picture
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Class 2.3 Poisonous Gas
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In the U.S. this item is transported with a yellow placard with a round fireball, but diplays a UN/NA class 2 number
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Oxygen
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Internationally (other than U.S.)Oxygen is tranported with this Placard
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Class 2.2 Non-Flammable Gas
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Placards for this class are red with fire icons and the words "Flammable" or "Combustible"
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Class 3 Flammable Liquids
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What is the flash point of Class 3.1 Flammable Liquids
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Not more than 141 F
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Acetone, Amyl Acetate, Gasoline, Methanol and Toluene are examples of:
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Class 3.1 Flammable Liquids
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This class contains liquids that do not meet the definition of any other hazard class and has a flash point above 141F and below 200 F
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Class 3.2 Combustible Liquids
(Mineral Oil, Peanut Oil, Pine Oil, No. 6 Fuel Oil, Plastic Solvents) |
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Class 3.2 Combustible Liquids include:
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- Mineral Oil
- Peanut Oil - Pine Oil - No. 6 Fuel Oil - Plastic Solvents |
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A flammable Liquid with a flash point above 100F might be reclassified as this:
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Class 3.2 Combustible Liquid
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What are the (3) divisions of Class 4 Flammable Solids?
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- 4.1 Flammable Solid
- 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible - 4.3 Dangerous When Wet |
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This Class Includes:
Wetted Explosives Self-Reactive Materials Readily Combustible Solids |
Class 4.1 Flammable Solids
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The Placard for this class has red & white vertical stripes and a black flame icon with the words "Flammable Solid"
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Class 4.1 Flammable Solids
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Materials in this class include; aluminium alkys, charcoal briquettes, magnesium alkys, and phosphorus)
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Class 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible
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Placards for this class have a white top and red bottom, black frame and the words Spontananeously combustible
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Class 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible
(aluminium alkys, charcoal briquettes, magnesium alkys, and phosphorus) |
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This hazard class includes:
-Self Heating Materials -Pyrophoric Material |
Class 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible
(aluminium alkys, charcoal briquettes, magnesium alkys, and phosphorus) |
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This hazard class is the only class with a blue colored placard with a white flame and the words "Dangerous when Wet"
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Class 4.3 Dangerous when Wet
(Calcium Carbide, Magnesium powder, potassium metal alloys, sodium hydroxide) |
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This Hazard Class Placard is Yellow with a flamming "O" and the word "oxidizer"
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Class 5.1 Oxidizer
(ammonium nitrate, bromine trifluoride, calcium hypochlorite, chlorates, permaganantes) |
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These types of hazards support combustion
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Class 5.1 Oxidizer
(ammonium nitrate, bromine trifluoride, calcium hypochlorite, chlorates, permaganantes) |
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The Placard for this hazard class is red on top and yellow on the bottom, with a flamming "O" and the words "Organic Peroxide"
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Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides
(Benzoyl peroxide, MEK peroxide, peroxyacetic acid) |
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These hazards are broken down into (7) sub types (A - G)
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Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides
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The major hazard of material in this class is that they are Toxic
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Class 6 Poisons
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The placard for this hazard class is White with a Scull & crossbone pictograph and some may have a plant stalk with an "X" through it indicating keep away from food.
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Class 6.1 Poisonous Materials:
(Nerve, Blister, Blood, choking and riot control agents. Parathion, potasium arsenate, tear gas candles) |
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These hazards do not have placards but do have unique BIO-Hazards Symbol labels:
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Class 6.2 Infectious Substances
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This Hazard class includes Anthrax, Plague, Mycotoxin, Tulareremia)
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Class 6.2 Infectious Substances
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A radioactive material is defined as:
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A material with an activity greater than 0.002 uCi/gr
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The major hazard from radioactive materials are:
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Radioactive Burns & Poisoning
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The Placard for this Hazard Class has a yellow top and a white bottom with a black propeller icon
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Class 7 Radioactive Materials
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Radioactive Materials are broken down into these:
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Fissiles Classes:
- Fissile Class/Transport Index I - Fissile Class/Transport Index II - Fissile Class/Transport Index III |
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This fissile class is for materials less than < 0.5 mr/hr
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Fissile Class/Transport Index I
(Chromium-51) |
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This fissile class is for materials ranging from 0.5 to 50 mr/hr
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Fissile Class/Transport Index II
(Iodine-151 ) |
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This fissile class is for materials greater than > 50 mr/hr
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Fissile Class/Transport Index III
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Chromium-51 is an example of:
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Fissile Class/Transport Index I
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Iodine-151 is and example of:
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Fissile Class/Transport Index II
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Plutonium, Cobalt-60, Uranium, Hexafluroride and Strontium-90 are examples of:
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Fissile Class/Transport Index III
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Radiactive material LABELS contain the Following:
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1. Contents (Isotope)
2. Radiation Level/Actvity 3. Transportation Index (I, II, III) |
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On a pesticide container;
____ is listed by %... and ____ is listed but not by percentage: |
1. Active ingredient
2. Inert Ingredient |
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This hazard class consists of liquids and solids that can cause damage to human skin and tissue, or can cause severe corrosion on aluminium and steel
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Class 8 Corrosives
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Hazard Class 8 Corrosives placards are:
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1. White on Top
2. Black on Bottom 3. Has 2 test tubes & a hand 4. A Steel Bar |
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This Hazard class presents a hazard during transport, but are not included in any other hazard class:
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Class 9 Misc. Hazardous Material
(PCB's, Anesthetics, Hazardous Wastes, elevated temperature material) |
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The placard for this hazard class is general because it covers a range of possibilities:
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Class 9 Misc Hazardous Material
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This Hazard class presents a LIMITTED hazard during shipment due to their form, quantity and packaging:
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Other Regulated Material
(consumer comodities, small arms amo and furniture polish) |
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Examples of this Hazard class are; consumer comodities, small arms amo and furniture polish
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(ORM) Other Regulated Material
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There is no specific hazard for this class so there is no placard
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(ORM) Other Regulated Material
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These hazards are forbidden from being offered or transported, and because of this have no DOT Placard
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Forbidden Material
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Placards will appear on:
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Trucks and Rail Cars
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Labels will appear on:
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Individual Non-Bulk containers
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Placards only Indicate:
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Only the primary material being shipped in a bulk container
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These type of containers may have multiple labels to represent the hazards, however only one label will display the Hazard class closest to the manufacturers label
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Non-Bulk Containers
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MSDS(s) can be located: (on-base)
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1. Master File -- SGPB
2. Base Supply 3. Bldg Managers 4. Fire Department (only for high-quantity, high use items) 5. Should accompany product when delivered 6. Shipper or Manufacturer 7. Responsible party at fixed facilities |
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What part of an MSDS contains:
-Vapor Density -BP -Specific Gravity -Water Solubility -pH -Physical Appearance |
Chemical & Physical Characteristics
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The Physical Hazard Section of the MSDS contains:
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- Fire & Explosive Hazards
- Extingquishing Agents - Reactivity |
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This section of the MSDS contains:
- Signs & Symptoms - Routes of entry - PELs |
Health Hazard Section
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- Steps to take in-case of spills
- Hygiene Practices - Protective Measures are known as: |
Precautions for Safe Handling
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This section of the MSDS lists:
-RP -Eye Protection -Protective Gloves -Storage -Incompatible Materials |
Applicable Control Measure Section
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List other Sources of HAZAMAT Information:
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- CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIQ
- LERP - DLA -US Army OPts Cntr -WMD/CST |
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What should be the primary source for requesting outside information on HAZMAT?
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The Local Emegency Response Plan (LERP)
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What information is required prior to contacting CHEMTREC?
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1. Material Shipping Papers
2. Product Name 3. Products 4-digit ID number |
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This is the temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas or vapor
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Boiling point
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The susceptibility of a material to release energy either by itself or in combination with another material is?
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Chemical Reactivity
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Corrosivity (pH) is defined as:
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A measure of a materials tendency to deteriorate in the presense of another substance.
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Degree of corrosivity is measured by:
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pH
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The pH scale is:
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1. 0 - 14
2. 7 is neutral 3. Red or < 7 is Acid 4. Blue or > 7 is Basic |
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This is defined as the range of a gas or vapor concentration that will burn or explode if an ignition source is present
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Flammable/explosive Range
(Differance between LEL & UEL) |
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Flash Point is defined as:
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The temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapor to form an ignitable mixture in air
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This is the minimum temperature at which self-sustaining combustion occurs without and ignition source
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Ignition Temperature
AKA: Auto ignition Temp |
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This is measured in Microns or % passing through a metal screen
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Particle Size
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Persistence is defined as:
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A materials ability to remain in the area for long periods
(more than 24 hours is Persistent) |
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Going from Liquid to solid
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Freezing
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Melting Point is defined as:
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Going from solid to liquid
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This is defined as going from gas to liquid
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Condensation
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Vaporization is:
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Going from liquid or solid to Gas
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This is going from a liquid to a gas back to a liquid
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Distillation
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Sublimation is:
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Going from a solid to a gas then back to a solid
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Specific Gravity is defined as:
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The ratio of the weight of a liquid or solid to the weight of an equal volume of Water
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A material with a Specific Gravity
> 1 will ____ < 1 will ____ |
> 1 SP will sink
< 1 SP will float |
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The Ratio of the weight of a vapor to the weight of an equal amount of air.
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Vapor Density
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A material with a Vapor Density
> 1 will ____ < 1 will ____ |
> 1 Vapor Density will settle
< 1 Vapor Density will rise |
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The degree in which a material will dissolve in water is:
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Water Solubility
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Vapor Pressure is defined as:
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The pressure exherted on the inside of a closed container by the vapor in the space above the liquid level.
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This type of contamination occurs as result of direct contact with the material
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Contamination
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This occurs as a result of contact with people, equipment or property that was originally contaminated.
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Secondary Contamination
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Liquid and solid contaminants are more likley to present this...
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Secondary Contamination
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High risk secondary contaminants:
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1. Asbestos
2. Mercaptans 3. Pesticides 4. PCB's |
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Low risk secondary contaminants:
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1. Carbon Monoxide
2. Weak Acids 3. Gasoline |
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This is caused by exposure to micro-organisms that multiply and attack other organs or cells in the body:
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Infectious Disease
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Not all Infectious diseases are:
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Contagious
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This is a disease capable of being tranmitted from one individual to another
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Contagious Disease
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A person can be exposed to this yet not be contaminated
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Radiation
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The following Consideration should be taken for exposure to Radiation:
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1. Exposures should only occur when the benefit is great.
2. Exposures should be ALARA 3. A maxium allowable dose must be used. |
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Radiation contamination has occurred when:
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1. When exposures exceed intended limits.
2. Radioactive material is transfered from source to people, animals and environment |
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Radiation meters detect:
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Fixed and removeable contamination
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Indirect Radiation Measurements (wipe samples) only detect
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Removable radiation
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Stresses on HAZMAT Containers:
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1. Thermal
2. Mechanical 3. Chemical 4. Irradiation 5. Etiological |
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Name the (5) types of Breaches:
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1. Disintegration
2. Run-Away Cracking 3. Closure opening 4. Punctures 5. Spits & Tears |
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Name four ways a material is released:
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1. Detonation
2. Violent Rupture 3. Rapid Relief 4. Spills and Leaks |
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This type of release is assocciated with chemical reactions having a release rate less than a second. Associated with violent run-Away cracking and over pressures
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Violent Ruptures
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List the types of dispersion pattens:
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1) Hemisphere
2) Cloud 3) Plumes 4) Cone 5) Stream 6) Pool 7) Irregular |
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This dispersion patten looks like a half-globe and occurs with no wind
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Hemisphere
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This is a complete release in the form of a single cloud
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Cloud dispersion
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Define Plume dispersion Pattern:
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Continuous vapor release, the material drifts with the wind
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This dispersion Pattern flows with the topography of the land and widens at the furthest point from the release
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Cone Dispersion pattern
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Describe a Stream dispersion pattern:
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A liquid material flows with the topography of the land but remains generally constistent in width for the length of the spill
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This happens when a liquid spreads equally in all directions:
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A POOL dispersion Pattern
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This happens when the liquid does not follow any particular pattern:
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Irregular dispersion pattern
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Types of Hazards that cause Harm at an incident (TEAM CPR)
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1. Thermal
2. Etilogical 3. Asphyiation 4. Mechanical 5. Corrosivity 6. Poisonous/Toxic 7. Radiation |
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Identify (5) indicators of criminal/terrorist activity:
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1. Secondary event intended to incapacitate responders
2. Armed resistance 3. Use of weapons 4. Booby Traps 5. Secondary contamination from treating patients (not uniques to) |
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This causes abnormal growths in living tissue
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Carcinogen
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Mutagens cause:
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Mutations in DNA and living organs
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This causes growth abnormalities in embryos or genetic modifications in cells
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Teratogens
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These produce Liver Damage
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Hepatoxins (liver)
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Nephrotoxins produce
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Kidney Damage
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These organizations can help determine concentrations of the material
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1. HAZMAT Teams
2. Fire dept 3. IH groups/Health Dept. 4. Environmental Agencies 5. SGPB 6. EM (CEX) 7. Local & State resources |
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Priority "0" Black Tag
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Deceased
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Immediate:
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Priority "1" Red Tag
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Priority "2"
Yellow Tag Not seriously injured |
Delayed
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Minor (minimal)
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Priority "3" Green Tag
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Dead or Fatally Injured
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Deseased ("0" Black)
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Seriously Injured, Chance of survival
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Immediate ("1" Red)
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Patients that are not seriously wounded/injured
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Minor (minimal "3" Green)
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Patients that are not seriously injured
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Minor (Minimal) ("3" Green)
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These are items (people, environment, property) that could be affected by a HAZMAT incident.
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Exposures
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Determining the total number of exposures that could be saved should be based on:
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1. Defensive Procedures
2. Resources Available 3. Information gathered while analyzing the incident |
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Identify the 3 steps (in order) for planning your response objectives:
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1. Determine the total number of exposures involved.
2. Determine how many exposure have been lost. 3. Estimate the actions/options available and their effectiveness |
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What are the hazards associated with explosives (hint all but rad)
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1. Thermal
2. Mechanical 3. Chemical 4. Asphyxiation 5. Etiological |
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What are the hazards associated with:
-Flammable Gases -Oxidizers -Corrosives |
1. Thermal
2. Chemical 3. Mechanical |
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What are the hazards associated with Non-Flammable gases (hint all but rad and etiological)
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1. Thermal
2. Mechanical 3. Chemical 4. Asphyxiation |
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What are the hazards associated with Poisons?
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1. Thermal
2. Chemical 3. Etiological |
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What are the hazards associated with radioactive material?
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1. Thermal
2. Chemical 3. Radiological |
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Radiological level of risk can be determined by container type, what types of radioactive containers present high risk?
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Type "B"
packages are life threatening, if shielding fails |
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Radiological level of risk can be determined by container type, what types of radioactive containers present Low risk?
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1. Excepted
2. Industrial 3. Type "A" All contain non-life threatening materials |
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Defensive Response objectives (strategic or preventative) are based on:
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1. Stage of the incident
-- what has and is happenning 2. Goals for stopping the incident |
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Operations Level response actions are _____ in nature
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Defensive
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Identify (2) Defensive response options:
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1. Evacuation
2. Shelter In-Place |
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When choosing evacuation; evacuees should be sent...
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1. Upwind
2. By specified route 3. Far enough away from the incident to eliminate moving again. 4. If contaminated, the evacuees should be kept in a safe refuge area until DECON and Medical treatment is provided |
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When should shelter in place be utilized:
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1. When evacution cant be performed.
2. When evacuating poses greater risk of exposure |
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List (5) factors that guide CPC/PPE selection
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1. ID of Chemical
2. Level of RP Required 3. Level of Splash or Vapor protection required 4. Protection against permeation, penetration and degradation 5. Potential for heat stress |
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This type of CPC is designed to protect from contact with liquids
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Chemical splash clothing
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This type of CPC is designed to protect responders from contact with extremely hazardous materials that give off hazardous vapors or gases:
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Chemical Vapor Protective Clothing
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Identify (3) ways CPC can be damaged:
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1. Degredation (physical & chemical)
2. Penetration 3. Permeation (absorption, Diffusion and Desorption) |
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This is when CPC fabric rips, tears, or comes in contact with abrasive surfaces. It can also occur with age or improper storage
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Physical Degredation (wear & tear)
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Define chemical degradation
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A molecular change to the suit material as a result of contact with a chemical
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This is defined as movement of materials through a suit through openings (zippers, buttons, Seams, punctures) in the CPC
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Penetration
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Define Permeation:
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The movement of material through fabric at a molecular level through Absorption, Diffusion and desorption.
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This is the rate at which a chemical passes through a material
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Permeation Rate
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These specify the results of permeation testing for specific chemicals through protective clothing materials
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Chemical Compatibility Charts
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This standard is the most demanding of NFPA Standards on CPC
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NFPA 1991 Standard on Vapor Protective Suits for HAZMAT
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What does NFPA 1992 address:
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Liquid splash protective suits for HAZMAT
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Identify Available Cooling Devices:
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1. Air Cooled Jackets/Suits
2. Water Cooled Vests/Suits 3. Ice Cooled Vests 4. Phase Change Vests |
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List Physical & Psychological Stresses from CPC's
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1. Reduced Vission
2. Reduced Communication 3. Reduced Dexterity 4. Heat Stress 5. Added bulk & weight 6. Reduced Mobiltiy |
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This CPC does not provide protection in IDLH atmospheres:
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JS-LIST
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This CPC allows Firefighter to operate in chemical, biological and IDLH atmosperes
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J-FIRE
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Identify Types of Respiratory protection:
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1. SCBA
2. Airline Respirators 3. Air Purifying Respirators 4. Powered Air Purifying Respirators. |
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What are the advantages of SCBA?
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1. Provides highest level of protection.
2. Can be used in Oxygen deficient atmospheres 3. Allows good mobility |
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Limited air supply and weight are limitations to this type of Respiratory protection:
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SCBA
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Identify (2) types of SCBA:
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1. Open Circuit (SCBA)
2. Closed Circuit (re-breathers) |
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List the (4) components of an SCBA
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1. Harness Assembly
2. Cylinder 3. Full-Face Piece 4. Regulator |
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These types of respirators cannot be used in IDLH atmospheres unless a secondary air supply (escape cylinder) is provided
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Supplied Air Respirator
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What are the steps for donning a Supplied air respirator?
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1. Inspect Unit
2. Don Harness and adjust straps 3. Don Facepiece 4. Connect to air supply 5. Check facepiece seal |
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List two types of Supplied Air Respirators:
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1. Supplied Air Respirator (SAR)
2. Supplied Air Breathing Appratus (SABA) |
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This Respiratory protection device is similar to a SCBA, but it has an air line hose and an air cylinder that serves as reserve air supply
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Supplied Air Breathing apparatus (SABA)
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A Supplied air respirator has these air supplys:
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1. Airline Hose
2. Small escape cylinder (5-15 minutes of breathable air) |
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Air Purifying Respirators can be used under what conditoins?
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1. When sufficient breathable oxygen is present
2. When the chemical is known 3. When concentrations are measured and below filter efficiency. 4. Nature of work is known |
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This type of respirator must be used when hazards are not known or quantified
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SCBA
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List Planning the response Objectives:
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1. Identify Your response Options
2. Determine the Appropriateness of PPE 3. Indentify Emergency DECON Procedures |
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These procedures must be set up immediately to quickly reduce contaminants that pose immediate threat to life
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Emergency/Gross DECON procedures
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The LERP should address the following procedures:
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1. Immediately designating an area (safe refuge) for contaminated persons
2. Isolating the designated area 3. Directing all personnel to the specified area 4. Decontaminating large numbers of people |
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List the sequence of casualty care:
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1. DECON
2. Patient Management 3. Transport to treatment facility 4. Definitive care at treatment facility |
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Work by using frozen ice packs inserted into a vest and require frozen coolant packs or an ice source at the scene
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Ice Cooled Vest
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Consist of a fire proof vest with insert made of phase changing material (PCM)
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Phase Change Vests
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Consist of small air lines attached to either vest, jackets or CPC to provide convective cooling of the user by blowing cool air over the body inside the suit and require vortex cooler or refrigeration coils and a heat exchanger may enhance cooling
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Air Cooled Jackets & Suits
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List General CPC Selection Criteria (5) General Selection Factors
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1. Product/material you are dealing with
2. Capabilities of the Protective Garment 3. Needs of the Responder 4. Environmental 5. Response Objectives |
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Respiratory Protection is Designed to Protect From
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1. Oxygen Deficiency
2. Elevated Temperatures 3. Products of Combustion 4. Exposure to Toxic Vapors or Gases |
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Advantages of what type of RP:
-Provides the Highest level of respiratory protection available -Can be used in oxygen deficient atmospheres -Allows good mobility |
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
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What are some limitation of SCBA?
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- Has limited air supply (30 – 60 minutes)
- Heavy and reduces movement |
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This is the most common SCBA:
- Uses compressed Air - Exhaled air is released into the atmosphere |
Open Circuit SCBA
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The SCBA's Regulator does this:
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Reduces the pressure (slightly above atmospheric pressure) of the air from the cylinder to the Facepiece
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- Uses Compressed oxygen or liquid oxygen
- Also called Re-breathers, air is exhaled into the system. The exhaled air is filtered for carbon dioxide then combined with oxygen and then sent back to the respirator. |
Closed Circuit SCBA
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This is an advantage of Air Line Respirators:
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Can provide unlimited supply of air
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|
List steps to Donning Air Line Respirators
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1. Inspect the unit
2. Don Harness and Adjust Straps 3. Don Facepiece 4. Connect Air Supply 5. Check Facepiece Seal and exhalation valve |
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These are components Of:
1. Airline Hose 2. Small escape cylinder (provides 5-15 minutes of reserve air) |
Supplied Air Respirators (SARs)
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These are components of:
- A breathing air supply hose - And a SCBA cylinder that serves as a reserve air supply |
Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA)
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This RP Type can only be used when:
--sufficient breathable Oxygen is present -- The chemical is identified -- Air monitoring of the contaminants indicate concentrations are not IDLH. -- Contaminant concentration are known |
Air Purifying Respirators (APR)
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Identify steps to donning APRS
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1. Inspect components
2. Grasp head strap harness with thumbs 3. Push harness to forehead, perform hair sweep 4. Place chin in chin cup 5. Ensure face piece is centered on face and pull lower head straps at same time 6. Tighten two upper head straps and then forehead straps 7. Cover exhalation valve and check seal |
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These RP devices:
1. Operate in same manner as APRS: 2. Utilize Filtration cartridges 3. Cannot be used in an oxygen deficient or IDLH environment 4. Can only be used when the hazard has been identified and concentrations are within allowable limits 5. Is battery powered and pulls air through filters |
Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
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SCBA Air Supply duration is influenced by
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1. Physical condition of the responder
2. Emotional Stability of the User 3. Level of SCBA training /experience 4. Degree of physical exertion Required 5. Condition of Respiratory Protection Equipment 6. Cylinder pressure prior to use |
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The LERP and SOP’s should include procedures for:
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1. Immediately designating an area (safe refuge area) for contaminated persons
2. Isolating the designated area (Staging area/Safe Refuge Area) 3. Directing all personnel to the specified area 4. Decontaminating a large number of people |
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This is Based on the extent of the hazard present
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Control Zone Size
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Control Zone Guidelines can be found in:
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1. ERG “Initial isolation and evacuation distances”
2. CHEMTREC, CANUTEC or SETIQ |
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These are essential to:
- Limit the number of exposures - Ensure Safety -Account for victims and personnel |
Control Zones
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|
- Also referred to as the exclusion or restricted area
- located immediately around the release - Usually contains materials IDLH or physical hazards - All entrants must wear clothing selected specifically for the released product - Only persons necessary to control the incident are admitted - A log of all entrants must be maintained to ensure accountability - Technician level responders typically work in this zone - Everything and everyone is considered contaminated - “High Security Area” at an incident |
Hot (RED) Zone
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- Also called the “Limited Access Area” or “Contamination reduction Area”
- Located immediately outside the hot zone. - Responders’ conducts DECON and provide hot zone support in this area. - Control Points into and out of this zone must be established to reduce the spread of contamination - All entrants into this zone must wear appropriate PPE |
Warm (Yellow) Zone
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- Also call the “Clean Zone” or the “Support Zone”
- The zone begins were the warm zone ends - The Incident Command Post and many other support functions are located here - Bystanders are not allowed in this area - Everyone in this zone must have credentials and a reason to be here |
Cold (GREEN) Zone
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Safety Officer Resposibilities (5)
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1. Be briefed by the IC or Incident Safety Officer
2. Participate in the preparation, monitoring and implementation of the incident safety plan 3. Monitor the medical conditions of personnel on entry, back-up and rescue teams 4. Advice the IC or HAZMAT Group Supervisor of deviations from the incident safety plan or of dangerous 5. Alter, suspend or terminate any activity judged unsafe |
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The key to managing controll the zones is:
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establishing a perimeter and access points
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The Purpose of these are to Protect the general public from hazardous materials
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Protective Actions
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|
State the (2) type of (basic) Defensive Protective actions:
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Evacuation & In-Place Protection
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|
Define Evacuation
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The movement of people from a threatened area to a safer location.
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List the Types of Incidents that may trigger Evacuation
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- Leaks of unknown gases from large capacity containers
- Explosives or large quantities of materials that could detonate - Leaks that cannot be controlled |
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List the Critical steps to Evacuation (N – T – R – I)
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1. Notification
2. Transport 3. Relocate 4. Inform |
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This is defined as Directing personnel to go inside or remain inside a structure and remain indoors until the danger from the hazard has passed.
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In-Place Protection
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(SIP) In-Place Protection is Appropriate When a Material:
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1. Poses a moderate to low health hazard
2. Has been totally released 3. Is a migrating Toxic Vapor Cloud |
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(SIP) In-Place Protection “may be” used when:
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- Manpower is limited
- Vapor clouds disperse quickly - Solid & Liquid leaks are of short duration - Leaks can be controlled rapidly |
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The purpose of this is to remove the contaminants on a responder or victim to a level in which it is safe to remove clothing and send them for medical treatment
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Emergency DECON
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|
This:
- Helps reduce the possibility of secondary contamination of people, property and the environment - Does not require the establishment of a formal decontamination corridor - Is used to primarily implemented to protect people |
Emergency DECON
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|
List Principle for selecting Emergency DECON Areas
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1. Somewhere close to the “Hot Zone”/”Warm Zone” interface.
2. Select an uphill, Upwind Area that is level and open 3. Set up close to Water Supplies and Hard Roads, and as far possible from environmentally sensitive areas, like streams or ponds |
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Other Factors to consider for emergency DECON:
Hint: WW – A – SSS – PLC |
WW- Weather & Wind
A- Availablity of Water & Power SSS- Slope, Surface, Security PLC- Proximity, Location and Containment of waste water |
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These can be given orally, but must be written and documented at the completion of the incident and filed with other records from the response
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Safety Briefings
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Safety Briefings must include (minimum)
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1. Preliminary Evaluation (Overview)
2. Hazard Identification 3. Description of the Site 4. Tasks to be Performed 5. Length of Time for Tasks 6. Required PPE 7. Monitoring Requirements 8. Notification of Identified Risks 9. Additional Incident Specific Information 10. Location of Identified Risks |
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Incidents involves terrorist activity may include:
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1.Secondary event intended to incapacitate emergency responders
2. Armed resistance 3. Use of Weapons 4. Booby traps 5. Secondary contamination from handling patients |
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This Provides an organized system of roles, responsibilities, and procedures for the command and control of emergency operations
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Incident Management System (IMS)
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|
This person is responsible for implementing IMS on scene
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Incident Commander
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Who should assume the position of IC
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The first-arriving, qualified senior officer at the scene
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|
List the Benefits of IMS
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-Common Terminology
- Modular Organization - Integrated Communication - Unified Command Structure -Consolidated Action Plan - A manageable Span of Control (team size is generally 3-7 people with 5 people being optimum) |
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Level I Incidents: (describe)
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1. Can be controlled, cleaned-up and disposed of by the first responder
2. Does not require evacuation beyond the involved structure or immediate area 3. Is confined to a small area & poses no immediate threat to life & property 4. Comes from a small container |
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These type incidents:
1. A limited emergency condition 2. Is beyond the first responders control and clean-up capability 3. May require limited protective action (evacuation/SIP) of the surrounding area 4. Poses a threat to life & property 5. Comes from a medium sized container 6. Involves DOT-placarded materials, PCBs without fire or EPA regulated waste 7. Requires resources beyond the capabilities of the initial local response personnel |
Level II Incidents
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Characteristic of a Level III incident Include:
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- Full Emergency Condition
- Pose an extreme threat to life & property - May require large scale protective actions (Evacuation & SIP) - Comes from a large container (i.e. Tank cars, tank trucks, multiple bulk or non-bulk containers) - Involves extremely hazardous or cryogenic substances - Requires expertise/resources of county, state, federal or private agencies/organization - Contacts for Level III incident includes all listed for Level II agencies and the Emergency Response Force (DRF). - In addition, you may also need to contact Mutual Aid and appropriate local, state and federal agencies |
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Typical Roles of the Operations Level Responder Include
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1. Respond to the emergency
2. Assess the nature of the incident 3. Implement Initial response Actions 4. Notify other involved parties 5. Ask for additional assistance, as needed |
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While preparing yourself to request assistance you should
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1. Be aware of all available resources
2. Established and maintain a resource listing |
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The Incident Command Post Should be located
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1. In a Large area, upwind and uphill from the incident
2. In the cold zone where it is less likely to need moving |
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Each incident should only have one of these
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Incident Command Post
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THOROUGHNESS is the key principle of this activity
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DECON
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SPEED is important during this activity
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Emergency DECON
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Define DECON
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The process of reducing & preventing the spread on contamination from people and equipment involved in a HAZMAT incident
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Define Emergency DECON
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The process of immediately reducing contamination of people in life threatening situations. Emergency DECON reduces the risk of secondary contamination, particularly for medical/ambulance personnel
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List The (8) Steps to Emergency DECON
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Step #1: Remove the victim from the contaminated area
Step #2: Immediately wash any exposed body parts with flooding quantities of water Step #3: Remove the victims helmet or other head gear Step # 4: Remove the victims breathing apparatus Step #5: Remove all contaminated clothing Step #6: Remove the victim to a clean area Step #7: Send the victim for medical treatment as soon as DECON is completed Step #8: Brief all medical and hospital personnel about the contaminants involved |
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When Working in PPE follow these two procedures or safety precautions:
|
1. Always use the “Buddy System"
2. Establish “Back-up Personnel” |
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This concept ensures:
1. No one involved in operations at an incident works alone. 2. And helps keep account of everyone and ensures safety |
“Buddy System”
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Rules For “Back-up Personnel”:
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1. Back up personnel should be deployed immediately in the event of an emergency
2. Should be dressed to the point of only requiring connecting their air supply. 3. Should be located in the warm zone just upwind of the DECON corridor 4. Should be equipped to the same level of protection as the team they are replacing. 5. If back-up team is placed in action… they should have their own back up team in place before entering. |
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Identify the two types of Thermal Stress:
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Heat & Cold Stress
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Name the (4) type of Heat Stress:
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1. Heat Rash
2. Heat Cramps 3. Heat Exhaustion 4. Heat Stroke |
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Symptoms of this type of heat stress include:
- Decreased ability to tolerate heat - Inflammation of the Skin |
Heat Rash
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This develops after physical exertion in extremely hot environments, or under conditions that cause profuse sweating and depletion of body fluids and electrolytes
Symptoms include Cramps in the extremities (arms, legs and abdomen), Caused by the depletion of water and salt in the body Generally, the body’s core temperature does not increase |
Heat Cramps
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A mild form of shock
Not immediately threatening, but should be treated immediately Profuse sweating is a symptom |
Heat Exhaustion
|
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This is A severe and sometimes fatal condition. A result of the body’s failure to regulate temperature
Symptoms: include - Body temperature of 105°F or greater - Absence or reduction in sweating |
Heat Stroke
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Two factors that increase hazard of cold temperatures:
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Wind & Water Chill
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Define Water Chill
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Loss of body heat through conduction.
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Cold Stress Takes two Forms:
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Frostbite & Hypothermia
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This is the 1st stage of frost bite and is caused by direct contact with cold object
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Frost Nip
|
|
This is the second stage of Frost bite, symptoms include White or waxy skin, tissue below the skin feels soft but still has bounce or rebound
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Superficial Frostbite
|
|
This is the 3rd stage of frostbite it involves skin, muscle and bone. Affected areas appear blotchy and gray or blue in color. Tissue below the skin does not have bounce
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Deep Frostbite
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Describe Hypothermia
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A condition in which the body temperature falls below 95°F. A serious condition commonly caused through a combination of cold temperatures and water chill
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Steps to Donning SCBA
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1. Donn The Harness and Carrier
2. Perform a Pre-operational Check 3. Donn Facepiece 4. Attach Regulator |
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These consist of several high-pressure, horizontal, seamless steel cylinders ranging from 9 to 48 inches in diameter, permanently mounted inside an open frame
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Tube Module
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These Non-Bulk Containers are glass or plastic “bottles” that can be encased in other packaging.
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Carboys
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Carboys generally hold Liquid
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1. Acids
2. Caustics 3. Water |
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These are Non-Bulk Containers
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Are insulated containers that have double walls with a vacuum between the walls
|
|
This Non-Pressure Facility Tank Has:
- Vertical cylindrical walls - Fixed inverted cone roof |
Cone Roof Tank
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This Non-Pressure Facility Tank Has:
- a wind girder around the top of the tanks shell - The Roof floats on the liquid surface |
Open Floating Roof Tank
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Dynamite, Nitro Glycerin, and some blasting caps are examples of these...
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Class 1.1 Explosives
(Mass explosion Hazards) |
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Examples of this DOT class include some Aerial Flares, Detonation Cord and Power Device Cartridges
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1.2 Explosives
(Projection Hazard, but not a mass explosion hazard) |
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Examples of this DOT Class include some rocket motors and liquid propellant explosives
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1.3 Explosives
(a Fire Hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a Mass explosion hazard) |
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Examples of this DOT Class include some kinds of practice ammunition and signal charges
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1.4 Explosives
(Minor Explosion Hazard) |
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Define Short-Term effects
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Results from low hazards, small (short) releases, and situations that have been quickly controlled
(minutes & hours) |
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Define Medium-Term effects
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Results from moderate to high hazards, exposure contamination. Decontamination is often lengthy or difficult, and typically, moderate clean-up is required
(days, weeks, and months) |
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This Results from high hazards, heavy contamination, and a lengthy difficult decontamination.
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Long Term
(years and generations) |
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Patients with injuries that are less severe, non-life threatening conditions
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Delayed
Priority 2, Yellow |
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Patients that are not seriously wounded (walking wounded)
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Minor (minimal)
Priority 3 Green |
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Structural Fire Fighting Clothing is used for:
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It offers the minimum protection (EPA Level D equivalent) for HAZMAT Response
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Name (2) Types of High Temperature Fire Suits:
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1. Proximity Suits
2. Fire Entry Suits |
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This Suit is used in temperatures up to 2000 F and offers protection in a total flame environment
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Fire Entry Suit
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This suit is used when temperatures are up to 2000 F and exposure to radiant heat.
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Proximity Suit
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People, PPE, apparatus, tools and equipment become contaminated by (3 ways)
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1. Direct contact with HAZMAT
2. Cross or Secondary Contamination 3. During the DECON Process |
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List types of harm associated with class 1 Exposives
(TCM + EA) |
1. Thermal
2. Chemical 3. Mechanical 4. Etiological 5. Asphyxiation |
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List types of harm associated with class 2 Non Flammable Gas (TCM + A)
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1. Thermal
2. Chemical 3. Mechanical 4. Asphyxiation |
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List types of harm associated with
- Flammable Liquids - Flammable Solids - Oxidizers - Corrosives (TCM) |
1. Thermal
2. Chemical 3. Mechanical |
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List types of harm associated with Poisons (TCE)
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1. Thermal
2. Chemical 3. Etiological |
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List types of harm associated with Radioactive Materials(TCR)
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1. Thermal
2. Chemical 3. Radiological |
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What is determined by:
- Resources Available - Defensive Procedures - Information gathered during the Analysis |
The number of exposures that can be saved
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This defensive Action should be used:
1. For leaks of unknown gases from large containers. 2. For explosives 3. For Leaks that cannot be controlled |
EVACUATION
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USE THIS DEFENSIVE ACTION if an incident involves:
- A moderate or low health hazard - A HAZMAT that has been totally released. - There is a migrating vapor cloud. |
In-Place Protection (SIP)
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In-Place Protection may also be used when:
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1. Manpower is limitted
2. Vapor clouds disperse quickly 3. Solid/Liquid leaks of short duration. 4. Leaks are controlled rapidly |
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The benefits of IMS include:
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1. Common Terminology
2. MODULAR organization 3. INTEGRATED Communication 4. UNIFIED Command Structure 5. CONSOLIDATED Action Plan 6. MANAGEABLE Span of Control |