Hazardous Operational Procedure

Question 1

The purpose is to control any _______ or ______ to mitigate harm to ______ and ______

Answer 1

Spillage release public environment

Question 2

What are the different levels of attendance

Answer 2

Level 1 - single pump attendance
Level 2 - 2 pump, 1 FRU, HMEPO
Level 3 - additional 2 pump, 1 FRU, Station Manager
Level 4 - special criteria - mass decon.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a HMEPO (5)

Answer 3

Provide advice to the IC.
Assist the IC - EAC, decon code and PPE.
Manage rapid response unit.
Liase with scientific advisor.
Evaluate Intel to filter out ambiguous and conflicting advice.

Question 4

What are the considerations on arrival (4)

Answer 4

Type of material, hazards and risks.
Minimum cordon of 25m.
Wind direction.
Position uphill if substance can flow.

Question 5

What are the possible sources from which information can be gathered (7)

Answer 5

ORD
OBS
Advice
CHEMDATA
Witness
Hazard signs
Safety triggers

Question 6

What should the IC determine when gathering information (4)

Answer 6

Threat to life/environment.
Nature of hazmat involved.
Level of PPE required.
Additional resources and advice required to implement SSOW.

Question 7

What are the various cordon zones

Answer 7

Outer (Police)
Cold Zone
Inner (Fire)
Warm Zone
Hot Zone

Question 8

What should the IC evaluate (4)

Answer 8

Carry out risk assessment where premises such as hospital fall within the hazard area.
Close liaison with police to ensure maximum risk reduction.
Decide whether an evacuation would pose a greater risk e.g. hospital.
If a person refuses to leave pass their information to the IC and police.

Question 9

Consideration when committing crews (4)

Answer 9

Briefed by HMEPO.
Not to come into contact with HAZMATS.
GTS not suitable for firefighting.
Do not eat or drink.