204.02 Mercury Release Flashcards
What type of mercury is found in mining, smelting, or refining operations
Organic
What are the three types of mercury?
Elemental
Inorganic
Organic
What are the most common sources of elemental mercury found?
BP cuffs
Thermometers
In laboratories
Scientific instruments, electrical equipment, felt making, and manufacturing of caustic soda and disc batteries how have what type of mercury?
Organic
When is the least common type of mercury?
Organic
What is the initial action required by FD on a mercury release upon the arrival of units?
Contact RP
Determine amount released
Determine the source
Determine the size of the affected area
What three things should command be responsible for in the affected area of the mercury release?
Evacuate
Isolate
Deny entry
Members shall not enter the reported mercury spill area unless for _______.
Rescue or treatment
Members shall not take possession of mercury. What is the exception?
When he resident brings the mercury to the fire station
Who shall determine when removal of contaminated items and the confiscation of contaminated items may be necessary?
The contractor, not the FD
In the event of clothing or other items are removed from a person, place items in a plastic bag, ______, and _______.
Tie off and place a name tag on the bag
Do not use biohazard bags
The Arizona Department of environmental quality has determined that a mercury released that occurs in a residence, including the interior of apartments, is __________ waist. As a result, the release is exempt from cleanup requirements.
A household hazardous waste
A Mercury released in common public areas such as poolside or exit corridors at apartment complexes would require compliance with the _______ section of the management procedure.
Commercial facility
When responding to report of a mercury released in a residents, including the interior of apartments, the FD shall have dispatch page ______ and _____ personnel requesting response and recommend to the occupant that no one be allowed to enter the affected area under the hazard has been evaluated.
Fire prevention and special operations
What are the symptoms of initial toxic exposure to elemental mercury?
Fever
Chills
Dyspnea
Headache for several hours
