Environmental Flashcards
1
Q
Name six things to take into account in an Environmental Risk Assessment?
A
Nearby population Livestock Location of watercourses or sensitive groundwater Location of sensitive habitat local drainage Polluting materials Type and quantity of media volume and properties of any spilt materials Weather conditions
2
Q
What is the model for pollution control?
A
The Source-Pathway-Receptor Model
3
Q
Name 2 important pieces of environmental legislation for Fire and Rescue Services?
A
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (EPR 2010) Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) Regulations 2015
4
Q
What is the hierarchy of containment?
A
Containment at source Containment close to source Containment on the surface Containment in the drainage system Containment on or in a watercourse
5
Q
What are the environmental impacts of firefighting foam?
A
Water pollution from;
de-oxygenation of the water
toxicity to aquatic life
accumulation of compounds and long term effects
6
Q
What in terms of controls measures is SSRI?
A
Site Specific Risk Information
7
Q
Name 4 environmental control measures?
A
Containment Dilution Absorption Transportation Aeration Recycling Reduction Treatment Disposal
