HAZ 003: Operational Procedure

Question 1

What pre-planning measures can be undertaken to reduce the risk from HAZMAT incidents?

Answer 1

Knowing the area of your grounds, and carrying out 7(2)(d) visits. Any information should be recorded on the ORD

Question 2

On arrival, tactical mode delta is adopted while information is gathered. Where can this information be gathered from?
Seven answers

Answer 2

Direct observation of the incident

Safety triggers from emergency personnel

The ORD via the MDT

Witness accounts and observations

Package labels, placards, and signs on vehicles and buildings

CHEMDATA

On site specialist advice

Question 3

What are the primary roles of the HMEPO?

Answer 3

Provide advice to the IC

Assist the IC in determining the EAC, decontamination codes, and appropriate PPE

Manage rapid responce unit (RRT) when deployed

Liaise with the scientific advisor (SA) and any onsite or technical experts

Evaluate all available intelligence and special advice

Question 4

What are the four levels of LFB attendance to HAZMAT incidents?

Answer 4

Level 1
A single pump attendance to deal with an incident of limited risk to the crew

Level 2
Full HAZMAT attendance and FRU for decontamination

Level 3
An additional two pumps, FRU, station manager, and scientific support unit are ordered

Level 4
For incidents attracting special mobilising criteria, such as mass decontamination or CBRN

Question 5

What three zones are established at a HAZMAT incident?

Answer 5

Hot zone (within inner cordon)
Warm zone (within inner cordon)
Cold zone (within outer cordon)

Question 6

In which zone is the decontamination area set up?

Answer 6

In the cold zone (at least 25m from the hot zone), but once established, the decontamination area will be considered part of the warm zone

Question 7

Who manages the inner and outer cordons?

Answer 7

The inner cordon is managed by LFB

The outer cordon is managed by the police and is intended to exclude access to members of the public

Question 8

What does HMEPO stand for?

Answer 8

Hazard materials and environmental protection officer

Question 9

Who is responsible for the recovery of HAZMAT waste?

Answer 9

Not the LFB

The responsibility for any waste is clearly transferred to a responsible person before leaving

Question 10

What four things should be done on arrival to a HAZMAT incident, so that the IC can assess the situation from a safe position?
Four answers

Answer 10

Find out the type of materials, hazards, and risks involved

A minimum cordon radius of 25m from the hazardous material

Park upwind from the incident

Be positioned uphill, if the hazard can ‘flow’