532B - Hazardous Materials Administrative Order (11.11.2) Flashcards
Primary responsibility of the first responding officer HMI is:
- Assess the situation
2. Report it to HQ for designation to appropriate agencies
First officers responding to HMI should notify who?
Immediate supervisor
Initial safe distance from HMI is?
50 to 1200 feet
First responding officer should not attempt to rescue victims until what?
material is identified
Who will be called to any HMI no matter what the size of the incident?
JFRD
If officer responds to scene of HM violation, who can they call?
JFRD for Investigation
A Division of Bio-Environmental Services inspector can request JSO to stop and detain a vehicle carrying suspected PCB’s for how long?
Up to 72 hours
Does the issued JSO gas mask provide protection against HM?
No
The potential for or actually releasing, spilling, burning, or leaking any substance which tends to be toxic and may endanger life, property, or environment.
Hazardous Material Incident (HMI)
Certain HAZMAT are extremely toxic, ___ drop of certain materials can cause permanent brain damage or inhalation can cause death in seconds.
1 drop
A motor vehicle stopped for suspicion of transporting PCB’s can be impounded for up to ___ hours for sampling and analyzing.
Up to 72 hours
Who owns the Hazardous Materials Administrative Order?
JSO Safety Officer