ERP Hazmat Flashcards
All uniformed members of the Fire Department receive entry-level hazardous materials training in their respective academies and refresher courses. What level are FDNY FF’s trained?
3.2
This training, OSHA/NFPA Operations level for firefighters, provides every member with the knowledge and clues to recognize the signs of a hazardous materials incident.
Shipping Documents and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
-Bill of lading
-Waybill
-Cargo manifest
-Air bill
would be found in what type of transportation to help us identify the hazardous material?
3.3.5 A
Shipping documents found in transportation vehicles such as trucks (bill of lading), railcars (waybill), ships and barges (cargo manifest) and airplanes (air bill) identifying the hazardous materials carried, the quantities, the types of containers and other important clues.
Establishing control zones based upon expected or known levels of contamination to reduce the potential for transfer of contamination. Three contiguous areas will be established:
- “Hot Zone”
- “Warm Zone”
- “Cold Zone”
These zones have specific titles what are they also know as?
4.1.4
Exclusion Zone (contaminated) - “Hot Zone”
Contamination Reduction Zone - “Warm Zone”
Support Zone (non-contaminated) - “Cold Zone”
-The Exclusion Zone or Hot Zone is the innermost area of the scene and is considered contaminated or “hot.”
-All personnel entering the Exclusion Zone must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
-An Access Control Point must be established at the periphery of the Exclusion Zone to control the flow of personnel and equipment between the Exclusion Zone and the Contamination Reduction Zone and to ensure the established procedures for access and egress are followed.
-The Hotline, the boundary of the Exclusion Zone, should be established initially based on the type of released material(s) and the initial instrument readings. The Hotline should be a safe distance from any potential exposure.
-People, equipment and apparatus leaving the Exclusion Zone should be considered contaminated and must be decontaminated before leaving the scene.
What color tape is used to define the boundaries of the Exclusion Zone?
4.2
The Hotline may be readjusted based on additional observation and/or measurements. RED barrier tape should be used to identify the Exclusion Zone.
Contamination Reduction Zone—Warm Zone
-The Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ) or Warm Zone lies between the Exclusion Zone and the Support Zone.
-The Contamination Reduction Zone is an area provided to prevent or reduce the transfer of contaminants that may have been picked up by personnel or equipment exiting the Exclusion Zone.
-All decontamination activities occur in the Contamination Reduction Zone.
-The Contamination Control Line is the boundary between the CRZ and the Support Zone. This boundary separates the possibly contaminated area from the uncontaminated area.
What color tape should be used for perimeter identification of the contamination reduction zone?
- 3
- YELLOW barrier tape should be used for perimeter identification of the Contamination Reduction Zone.
Gross Decontamination can be either emergency decontamination or nonemergency decontamination. Its purpose is to remove large amounts of contaminants in a short period of time.
Two common methods of Gross Decontamination used in emergencies are:
4.3.9 C
-Wet Decontamination
Wet Decontamination involves the use of handlines, fixed site emergency showers or the Mass Decontamination procedure.
-Dry Decontamination
Dry Decontamination involves either the removal of outer clothing or all garments worn by the individual. This may be the necessary method if atmospheric conditions are such that wetting the victim may cause other severe injuries such as hypothermia or if the reaction of the material with water may cause more harm than the material itself
Decontamination of Civilians and Emergency personnel will take place at the same decontamination area.
True or False
4.3.9 F.
False
Separate decontamination areas should be established for emergency personnel; members may be operating on a limited supply of air and must be decontaminated as expeditiously as possible.
Support Zone—Cold Zone
-The Support Zone is the outermost area of the site and is considered uncontaminated.
-The Support Zone is designated as a controlled area for authorized support personnel and equipment.
What is not permitted in the support zone?
4.4
No contaminated persons, equipment or apparatus are permitted in the Support Zone.
First responders should avoid leaks, spills and obvious sources of hazards, as well as direct and indirect contact with potentially contaminated areas and potentially contaminated?
5.3
Victims.
Full firefighting gear and SCBA shall be used at all times as a minimum of protection against exposure.
What type of CPC suit offers protection from all hazardous materials?
5.4
No one suit offers protection from all hazardous materials.
The use of chemical protective clothing (CPC) and equipment requires specific skills acquired through training. CPC is available to members of Haz-Mat Company 1, Haz-Mat Battalion, Rescue Companies, HMTUs, SSLs, CPC Ladder Companies, Haz-Tac units, Special Operations Command (SOC) and Safety Battalion. This type of special clothing may only protect against one chemical, yet be readily penetrated by other chemicals for which it was not designed. It offers little or no thermal protection in case of fire.
The levels of chemical protective clothing defined by OSHA and the NFPA are:
-Level A: The highest level of skin and respiratory protection available to the responder. This consists of positive pressure SCBA inside vapor-tight chemical clothing.
-Level B: The highest level of respiratory protection, but a lower level of skin protection than Level A. This consists of positive pressure SCBA and a chemical ensemble that provides splash protection. Level A and B protective equipment is available for use by members specifically trained in its’ use.
-Level C: This level of protection offers minimal skin and respiratory protection. This level presupposes that the types of air contaminants have been identified, concentrations measured, the atmosphere is not oxygen deficient and the filter cartridges provided are designed for the known contaminant(s).
Note: Full-face air purifying respirators (APRs) and powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) are part of the Level C ensemble.
-Level D: This level of protection provides minimal protection and is used to guard against nuisance contamination only.
Bunker gear is classified as what type of CPC?
5.6 &5.7
Structural firefighter protective clothing i.e. bunker gear is not classified as chemical protective clothing.
Each designated riding position on fire apparatus has been assigned an air-purifying respirator
(APR) that can only be used when authorized by the IC. This can only be done after:
- 3
19. 5% and 23.5%
SSL members are trained in all levels of CPC and basic air monitoring equipment and tactics and can operate in the Exclusion Zone. SSL members transport Haz-Mat response equipment in a support vehicle.
Note: During emergencies and unusual incidents, these support vehicles can operate independently from their associated Ladder Company. How will these vehicles be identified?
8.2
These vehicles will be identified as a Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) and be assigned a number corresponding to its associated SSL Company.
Several ladder companies are trained to operate as CPC Ladder Companies. The primary objective of the CPC Ladder Companies is to perform rescue operations of non-ambulatory victims in the contaminated area or Exclusion Zone.
CPC Units can also be used to monitor the environment?
True or False
8.9
False
Members of CPC Ladder Companies are trained in all levels of CPC but should only operate in the Exclusion Zone when Technician companies are monitoring the environment. CPC Ladder Companies are only equipped with PPE and do not have any monitoring devices.
Guidelines for transmitting Signal 10-80 No Code include:
SHIPS
9.1
A. Release is of a small quantity
B. The material and its hazards have been identified
C. Firefighters’ PPE provides adequate protection against the hazards
D. Special equipment and specialized training are not needed
