Drill Manual - Hazmat Flashcards
Hazmat “Events” can pose at least 3 primary risks ?
fire, health and reactivity risks
SAFE” Acronym Theme? Hazmat
S - Safety first, last and always.
A - Analyze all information per your needs
F - Focus on First Responder Operations safety and competence.
E - Enthusiastic involvement by all
Hazmat incidents can have negative impacts on?
Life/Health, Environment, and Property — In that order!
Hazmat events are different from other emergencies:
MUST Respond how?
safely, slowly and methodically.
What “title” governs hazwoper?
Title 8
Who regulates Hazmat when transported?
DOT
Who regulates Hazmat in the workplace?
OSHA
HAZMAT
If it’s otherwise regulated?
When you can’t use it anymore?
EPA regulates it
What are the nine classes of hazamt?
Explosives Gases Flammable and Combustible Liquids Flammable solids Oxidizers and Organic Peroxide Poisonous and Infectious Materials Radioactive Material Corrosive Material Misc. Hazardous Material
Responders should always think of ________ hazards regardless of how a substance is placarded or labeled!
multiple
Under “Fro” guidelines how does a “First Responder” respond vs a “Tech/Spec”?
First Responder = defensive mode
Tech/Spec = more aggressive role in control or stopping a release.
Definition of hazardous waste?
can’t use it anymore
Definition of hazardous substance?
if it’s otherwise regulated (EPA)
Who determines a Hazardous Material?
DOT (Secretary of Transportation)
What’s a common Hazmat release?
Common release location?
Common release factor?
Petroleum (Gas or diesel)
location = fixed facilities (25% residential)
Factor = equipment failure
What’s the typical route of exposure for first responders?
inhalation
Typical number of response agencies to a hazmat call?
4
Radiological Material Containers:
Container used to transport low-level radioactive material. They are often steel drums, thick plastic containers or steel boxes. Often referred to as “pigs” due to their bulky shape. 49 CFR 173.415
Type “A”
Radiological Material Containers:
Large, heavy metal cask. Designed to carry radioactive materials with a high level of activity. Strict requirements for construction and testing. 49 CFR 173.416 and 10 CFR 71
Type B
