204.01C Hazardous Materials Special Considerations Flashcards
Name the six items that should be considered at any hazmat incident.
Cooling containers-flame impingement
Removed uninvolved materials
Stop the leak
Apply diluting spray or neutralizing agent
Construct dams, dikes, or channels
Remove ignition sources
Hazardous materials in quantities up to _____ do not require a place card and there may be combinations of products involved with only a “dangerous” label showing.
1000 lbs.
When cooling containers apply heavy streams to the vapor space area _______ the tank liquid line.
Above
Do not apply water to ____ tanks.
CL2
Which hazardous materials are more difficult to deal with: transportation emergencies or fixed site emergencies?
Transportation
When cooling containers with flame impingement what four things should be done to control the situation?
Use large GPM streams/stain guns
Apply heavy streams to vapor space above liquid line
Use unmanned streams
Use natural barriers to protect personnel
What type of container housing hazardous materials should you never put water on?
Chlorine containers