Hazardous Materials and Explosives Flashcards
A ______________ material is any substance or material that possesses an unreasonable risk to health, safety of property, and/or the environment if it is not properly controlled during handling, storage, manufacture, processing, packaging use, disposal, or transportation.
Hazardous
Which government agency regulates hazardous waste operations, regulations, and emergency response?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA falls under the United States Department of Labor.
NIMS
National Incident Management System
ICS
Incident Command System
_________ _________ ________ (___) allows LEOs to integrate with fire, rescue, and medical personnel in a smooth, effective manner.
Incident Command System
_______ _____: The temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal or greater than atmospheric pressure.
Boiling point
______ _____: The minimum temperature at which a liquid or volatile solid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near its surface.
Flash point
________ ______: The weight of a given volume or gas compared to the weight of an equal volume of dry air at the same temperature and pressure.
Vapor density
What are the 4 routes of entry?
(1) Ingestion
(2) Inhalation
(3) Injection
(4) Absorption
A vapor density less than 1 indicates a vapor _______ than air.
Lighter
What are the 6 clues?
Occupancy and location
Your senses
Container shapes
Placards, labels, and markings
Written resources
Driver Information
A vapor density greater than 1 indicates a vapor _______ than air.
Heavier
________ _________: The ratio of the density of a material to the density of some standard material at standard conditions of pressure and temperature.
Specific gravity
_________ _______: Of long duration, or recurring over a period of time.
Chronic exposure
What are the 4 types of shipping papers?
Bill of lading
Train list/consist
Air Bill
Dangerous cargo manifest
Bill of lading refers to ____________ ____________.
Roadway shipping
Train list/consist refers to ______ ___________.
Rail shipment
Air bill refers to ________ __________.
Air shipment
Dangerous cargo manifest
Waterway shipment
_______ ________: Single exposure (dose) or several repeated exposures to a substance within a short period of time.
Acute exposure
______ of _____: Refers to those pathways by which hazardous materials get into (or affect) the human body.
Routes of entry
An ___ (________ ________ ________) is a 16-section info sheet provided by a chemical products manufacturer.
SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
Who is regulates placards on motor vehicles?
DOT (department of transportation) System
Class 1 Hazard:
Explosives
Class 2 Hazard:
Gases
Class 3 Hazard:
Flammable/combustible liquids
Class 4 Hazard:
Flammable solids
Class 5 Hazard:
Oxidizers
Class 6 Hazard:
Poisonous and toxic substances
Class 7 Hazard:
Radioactive
Class 8 Hazard:
Corrosives
Class 9 Hazard:
Misc. dangerous goods
Unknown Universal Guide # in the Emergency Response Guidebook
Guide 111
Explosives Guide # in the Emergency Response Guidebook
Guide 112
Yellows pages are__________.
Numerical
Blue pages are___________.
Alphabetical
Green pages are ____________/_____________.
Isolation/distances
What does the “D” stand for in D.E.C.I.D..E.?
Detect the presence of hazardous materials
What are the approach considerations?
Geography, weather, exposure.
What does the “E” stand for in D.E.C.I.D.E.?
(1st E)
Estimate likely harm without intervention
What does the “C” stand for in D.E.C.I.D..E.?
Choose response objectives
What does the “I” stand for in D.E.C.I.D..E.?
Identify action options
What does the “D” stand for in D.E.C.I.D.E.?
(2nd D)
Do your best option
What does the “E” stand for in D.E.C.I.D.E.?
(2nd E)
Evaluate progress
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA has marking system for ____ site installations. Is a marking required for transportation?
(1) Fixed
(2) No.
Who must you check with before routing non-radioactive hazardous material?
NC Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Section
Molotov cocktail, propane tanks and crashing an airplane are examples of________ device.
Incendiary
B
N
I
C
E
Biological
Nuclear
Incendiary
Chemical
Explosive
Ammonium nitrate and fuel oil (ANFO), dynamite, C-4, vehicle bombs are examples of ______ devices.
Explosives
T
R
A
C
E
M
Thermal
Radiological
Asphyxiation
Chemical
Etiological (bacteria/virus”)
Mechanical
Oxygen makes up __% of air.
21.
Carbon monoxide changes your skin color to _______ _______.
Cherry red.
Incident priorities
- Life safety
- Incident stability
- Property and environmental concerns
Exposure= ________x________
Dose x Time
- Exposure is ___________ affected.
- Contamination is _______affected.
Externally
Internally
How much protection does level D uniform provide you?
None.
Which suit level provides you with the most protection?
Level A.
What are the 3 most important aspects of self-protection?
- Time
- Distance
- Shielding
What are the 4 law enforcement response?
(1) Evacuation
(2) Crime Scene Perimeter
(3) Crowd control
(4) Identify suspects, victims, and witnesses.
What is the most important aspect in law enforcement response?
Isolation.
What type of explosion is law enforcement most likely to encounter?
Chemical
__________ _________ _________ (___) consists of an ignition source, a flammable combustible fuel: including kerosene, cigarette, and charcoal lighter fluid.
Improvised incendiary devices (IID).
What should you do upon arrival of response scene?
Contact the person in charge.
What is law enforcement’s capacity regarding decisions?
Advisory
Should an officer declare a scene safe?
No, they should only state nothing was found.
If a suspects package is found, what should you do?
Leave it alone and notify the bomb squad.
P.A.S.S.
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
Letter “_” within a green triangle. Ordinary combustible materials are involved. Examples wood, cloth, rubber, paper, and many plastics.
Class A Fires
Letter “_” within a red square. Combustible or flammable liquids are involved.
Class B Fires
Letter “_” within a blue circle. Energized electrical equipment are involved.
Class C Fires
Letter “_” within a yellow star. Combustible metals are involved.
Class D Fires
Letter “_” within a black hexagon. Cooking oils are involved.
Class K
