HAZMAT

Question 1

What are the 4 Qs we need to ask when attending HAZMAT

Answer 1

What is the material
How can it affect me
How can i protect myself
How can we deal with it

Question 2

Describe Vapor density

Answer 2

Less than 1 = Float
More than 1 = Sink

Question 3

4 ways a toxic substance can enter the human body

Answer 3

Inhalation 90% risk
Absorption 8% risk
Ingestion 1% risk
Injection 1 %risk

Question 4

Occupational Exposure values are expressed as what 3 Things?

Answer 4

TWA-Time weighted average
STEL-Short term exposure limit
PLV- Peak Limitation Value

Question 5

What does the Acronym DANGER stand for

Answer 5

Do not enter smoke, gas vapour clouds
Approach carefully from upwind, uphill
No closer than 70m from affected areas
Gather info fm safe distance(use binoculars)
Examine more closely,only if ness, in full ppe
Respond according to info gathered

Question 6

What does ALARA stand for in terms of reducing contamination

Answer 6

AS
Low
As
Reasonably
Achievable

Question 7

What are the 4 methods of decon

Answer 7

Emergency Decon
Technical Decon
Mas Decon
Bulk Decon