Acronyms Flashcards

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PACE

A

Probe
Alert
Challenge
Emergency intervention

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2
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ALARA

A

As low as reasonably possible

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3
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MOTEL

A

Magnitude

Occurrence

Timing

Effects

Location

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4
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PACE (hazmat book)

A

Primary plan

Alternate plan

Contingency plan

Emergency plan

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5
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OODA loop

A

Observe

Orient

Decide

Action

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6
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An easy way to remember common hazardous gases and simple asphyxiants lighter than air is the acronym

A

4H MEDIC ANNA

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7
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Phase 1 activities involve evacuating a single room. A common procedure used in many facilities involves following a system that uses the acronym REACT

A
R: remove those in immediate danger 
E: ensure that the room door is closed 
A: activate the fire alarm 
C: call the fire Dept 
T: try to extinguish
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8
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Another acronym that is used RACE

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Remove
Alert
Confine
Extinguish

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