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Ch. 15: The ISO at Hazmat Incidents Flashcards

1
Q

What types of incidents create an enormous potential for short- and long-term disruption of our public areas, infrastructure, and environment?

A

hazardous materials incidents

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The assignment of an ISO at a hazmat technician-level incident is not discretionary;

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it is mandated by law.

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When the ISO does not have a technician-level certification, what should be appointed to help with technician safety functions?

A

An ASO-hazmat

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A person who meets or exceeds the NFPA 472 requirements for Hazardous Materials Technician and is trained in the responsibilities of the ISO position as it relates to hazmat response.

A

Assistant safety officer - Hazmat (ASO-HM)

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Who does the ASO-HM work with in reality?

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the ISO, the HM branch director (or HM group supervisor), and any technical specialists or industry representatives.

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Where is the best place to maintain a strategic profile at a hazmat incident?

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At the command post.

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What should the ISO ascertain upon arrival and assignment at a hazmat incident?

A

The initial zone and isolation efforts are in place and effective.

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What are the two overriding risk issues at the hazmat incident?

A

liability and risk communication

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9
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What overriding risk is tied directly to the training levels of responders and further stabilization (entry ) objectives?

A

liability (the legal responsibility)

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Who does the ISO rely on to judge the effectiveness of the techinicians’ operation when they are maintaining a strategic profile at the command post?

A

the ASO-HM

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What are centered on an action plan that is created, discussed, and communicated prior to actual operations?

A

Most hazmat operations

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Where can the two systems be at play for accountability at Hazmat incidents?

A

One for the HM team members and one for support responders.

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What are the two issues that apply to control zones at a hazmat incident?

A

language and PPE

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An area where decontamination takes place and includes a safe refuge area for contaminated victims and responders who have left (or rapidly escaped) the IDLH zone.

A

contamination reduction zone

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Which type of backup communication systems must the ISO and ASO-HM see if they are in place?

A

Hand signals, message boards, and tag-line signals.

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What is the best pace for hazmat incidents?

A

A slow, methodical, and intellectual approach.

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What usually dictates the principal hazard at the hazmat incident?

A

The chemical involved

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What are the environmental integrity considerations at the hazmat incident typically include?

A

weather, infrastructure stability, container condition, and hazardous energy

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What usually helps the ISO define the impact of the surroundings of the hazmat incident?

A

the physical location

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20
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From the ISO/ASO-HM perspective, the mitigation effort should not commence until:

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adequate teams are assembled, equipped, and briefed.

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21
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A tech-level stabilization effort requires the formal development and delivery of a site safety plan and safety briefings. In this context, “formal” means?

A

documented

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22
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What is the basic approach to all traffic issues at the

hazmat incident?

A

Get rid of them

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23
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Which additional IDLH zone must be added at the hazmat technician-level incident scene?

A

Contamination reduction

24
Q

When should medical monitoring be done first at the hazmat incident?

A

Before technician stabilization efforts

25
Q

What can be used to minimize escape times at a hazmat

incident that covers a large area?

A

Golf carts

26
Q

Which is an accurate statement regarding the assignment of an ISO at a hazmat technician-level incident?

A

It is mandated by law

27
Q

Which type of accountability should the ISO deal with

realistically?

A

Strategic

28
Q

Which type of approach is the best pace for the hazmat

incident?

A

Slow, methodical and intellectual

29
Q

Who needs to sign off on the traffic and medical plan at

the hazmat incident?

A

ISO

30
Q

Who is in the best position to evaluate issues regarding

tools, tasks and teams at the hazmat incident?

A

ASO-HM

31
Q

Which is considered an overriding risk issue at the hazmat incident?

A

Liability

32
Q

What type of approach must the ISO take once the initial

zone and isolation efforts are in place and effective?

A

Strategic

33
Q

What is the minimum number of people the ASO-HM works with?

A

3; ISO, HM branch director/group sup., and technical specialists

34
Q

Which type of hazard at the clandestine drug lab includes

explosive devices?

A

Booby traps

35
Q

Which is NOT a federally required element of the hazmat

response site safety plan?

A

Removal of the hazardous material involved

36
Q

Who can assist the ISO with defining the principle hazard,
environmental integrity and the effects of surrounding
elements and the exposure threats to responders?

A

Tech reference specialist

37
Q

Who is a person the meets or exceeds the NFPA requirements for Hazardous Materials Technician and is trained in the responsibility of the ISO position as it relates to hazmat response?

A

ASO-HM

38
Q

Which NFPA standard includes recommended practices for responding to hazardous materials incidents?

A

471

39
Q

What is the best place for the ISO to maintain a strategic

profile?

A

Command post

40
Q

Which part number of federal regulation 29 CFR covers

occupational noise exposure limits?

A

1910.95

41
Q

Which is NOT a typical environmental integrity factor at

the hazmat incident?

A

Topography

42
Q

Which element of rehab does NOT require special attention from the ISO at a hazmat incident in terms of evaluation?

A

Climatic sheltering

43
Q

Who takes the lead once an incident is identified as a
suspected terrorist event using a weapon of mass
destruction?

A

FBI

44
Q

Which NFPA standard covers the professional competencies
that the ISO should possess for each level of hazmat
incident?

A

472

45
Q

Who should be called to assist with procedural issues and documentation if responders have been exposed to
chemicals?

A

HSO

46
Q

Which part number of federal regulation 29 CFR covers

hazard communication?

A

1910.1200

47
Q

Which may not be practical for the hazmat incident?

A

Project on-scene time

48
Q

Which of the following is NOT a back-up communication

system at the technician-level hazmat incident?

A

Radio monitoring

49
Q

What strategic ISO goal includes accountability, PPE and

rehab?

A

Develop a safety action plan

50
Q

Who is most likely to present the ISO with a “no big deal”

picture of the hazards involved at the hazmat incident?

A

Industry representative

51
Q

What does the term “formal” mean in the context of the

tech-level stabilization effort’s site safety plan?

A

Documented

52
Q

Which part number of federal regulation 29 CFR covers

respiratory protection?

A

1910.134

53
Q

Which section is most likely to gather RECON and threat

information at the WMD incident?

A

Plans

54
Q

Which case should be planned for when analyzing options

at the WMD incident?

A

Worst case

55
Q

What can be used to help responders understand zone areas and travel paths?

A

Diagrams

56
Q

Who is relied upon to judge the effectiveness of the

technicians’ operation at the hazmat incident?

A

ASO-HM

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