Ch 4. - Understanding the Hazards Flashcards
non-bulk packaging
smaller volume; capacity less than 120 gallon
bulk packaging
max capacity greater than 120 gallons
secondary containment
method to control spills if main containment vessel fails
ton containers
contain 2000lbs of product; usually hold compressed liquified gases; common gases=chlorine & sulfur dioxide
fusible plug
pressure relief valve on ton containers
intermodal tanks
shipping and storage vessels; hold btw 5-6k of product; can be either pressurized or non-pressurized; can ship by all modes of transportation
intermediate bulk containers
volumes fall between drums and cargo tanks
FIBC
flexible intermediate bulk container; super sack
RIBC
rigid intermediate bulk container; tote
cargo tank
packaging that is permanently attached to a motor vehicle or doesn’t get removed when unloaded
nonpressure liquid cargo tank
MC-206/DOT 406
low pressure chemical cargo tank
MC-307/DOT 407
chemical cargo tank
MC-312/DOT 412; rings around tank
high-pressure cargo tank
MC-331
cryogenic liquid cargo tank
MC-338
tube trailers
carry compressed gases; valve controls near the rear
low-pressure tank cars
visible valves
pressure tank cars
valves protected on top
Mexican version of CHEMTREC
SETIQ
Canadian version of CHEMTREC
CANUTECH
SLUDGEM
Salivation Lacrimation (tearing) Urination Defication Gastric Upset Emesis Miosis (pupil dilation)
DuoDote
field treatment for nerve agents
Levels of Radiation
White I
Yellow II
Yellow III
Excepted packaging
used to transport low level radioactive substances
Industrial packaging
used to ship radioactive waste and low-activity material (smoke detectors)
Type A packaging
designed to protect radiological contents
Type B packaging
designed to prevent radiological release in event of extreme accident
Type C packaging
used to transport radioactive material by air; not certified for use in US
Radiation Dispersal Device
puts out radiation without a detonatoin
Improvised nuclear device
actual bomb
Radiation exposure device
exposes ppl to radiation w/o detonation
headspace
small vapor space above liquid in a container