Chapter 5 Flashcards
First responders can avoid becoming part of the problem during a hazmat incident by making a thorough hazard assessment. This includes what 3 factors?
Material
Container
Environment
If a first responder believes the information received upon dispatch is inadequate, he should not hesitate to?
Request clarification
The 3 stages of a hazmat incident are
Containers that have released their contents
Containers that have an ongoing release
Containers that have not released their contents(but have the potential to do so)
A first responders decisions on what actions to take regarding the stage of an incident should always be based upon?
Whether those actions will really make a difference
Aggressive action on the part of the first responder is necessary only if?
The material is moving to an area where it may cause additional harm.
A first responder should remember that while on scene of an incident, he should view himself not as a friend of the victim but rather as a?
Representative of a government agency.
First responders can quickly become part of any problem involving hazardous materials by ?
Attempting to stop an ongoing release.
First responders can become part of any problem by making
uninformed decisions.
One of the best recommendations for solving dispatch problems is to ensure that individuals responsible for receiving request for emergency assistance know how to ask what?
And clarify both
Appropriate questions
Nature of the incident and the spelling of any known chemicals.