Hazardous Materials Signage Flashcards
What is a hazardous material
Any item or agents which have the potential to cause harm to humans, animals or the environment either by itself or interaction with other factors.
What are the 5 categories of chemical hazards
Toxic Corrosive Flammable Explosive Oxidising agents
What are the 3 types of physical hazard
Very cold (cryogenics) Very hot Pressurised vessels
What are the 4 main hazard classifications?
Chemical Physical Radioactive Biological
When exposed to HAZMATS there is an increased risk of death, acute or chronic injuries. How might these be caused
Inhalation of toxic substances Ingestion of toxic substances (eating/drinking) Chemical/heat burns through physical contact Absorption of toxic substances through the skin. Injection
Where might you find a gas tight suit
On all appliances
What might a hazard warning sign include
A pictogram UN classification UN number Hazard warning diamond Emergency Action Code (EAC) ADR code
What does this hazard pictogram indicate
Toxic substances
What does this hazard pictogram indicate
substances which may explode
What does this hazard pictogram indicate
Corrosive substances
What does this hazard pictogram indicate
Substances which may harm the environment
What does this hazard pictogram indicate
Flammable substances
What does this hazard pictogram indicate
Oxidising substances
List the UN clasifications for hazardous materials (there are 9)
- Explosives
- Gasses
- Flammable liquids
- Flammable solids
- Oxidising substances and organic peroxides
- Poisonous and infectious substances
- Radioactive substances
- Corrosive
- Miscellaneous substances
What is the UN number?
A four digit number that identifies hazardous substances
What is the hazard warning diamond?
Each hazard has a pictogram which depicts the danger presented. The number at the bottom references the UN classification number.
What is the Emergency Action Code?
An alphanumeric code (a number followed by a combination of letters) which gives an indication to emergency services of the initial actions to be taken.
The code can refer to the EAC card for interpretation. This is issued to all LFB operational staff, and should be carried in the fire tunic.
What is the ADR code also known as?
The Kemler code
Where can information on everyday hazardous materials be found?
On it’s cover packaging and container label
What 2 acts protect the transportation of dangerous goods?
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations 2009
ADR
How would a vehicle carrying a variety of hazards be identified?
It will have plain orange hazard plates.
These indicate a general hazard.
Where must tankers display their hazard placards?
On the sides and at each end of the container.
