Hazmat Flashcards
Hazard Classification System
(Classes 1-9)
- Explosives
- Gases
- Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Flammable Solids/Spontaneously Combustible Materials/Dangerous When Wet/Water-reactive Substances
- Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
- Toxic & Infectious Substances
- Radioactives
- Corrosives
- Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials/Products, Substances, or Organisms
Placards
10 3/4” diamond-shaped symbols that must be applied to each side and end of a motor vehicle, rail car, freight container, or portable tank container carrying hazardous materials. Contains 4-digit UN ID number.
Labels
4” diamond-shaped symbols applied to packages.
Shipping Papers
Typically identify the shipping name, type of packaging, and total quantity of the shipment
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet, information like the material name, physical and chemical data, the manufacturer’s name, and special percautions are typically listed.
CHEMTREC
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center is a 24 hour, 7 day a week emergency communication service that can provide valuable information in the event of a hazardous materials emergency.
ERG
Emergency Response Guidebook. Published by the Department of Transportation carried on all apparatus. ERG was designed to assist first responders during the initial phase (first 15 minutes) of a hazmat incident.
NFPA 704 System
Primarily designed for fixed facilities like buildings, storage takns, or individual rooms where hazardous materials idntification is necessary.
- Blue: Health
- Red: Flammability
- Yellow: Reactivity
- White: Special information
NRC
National Response Center. Operated by US Coast Guard, receives reports required when dangerous goods and hazardous substances are spilled.
4 Responder Levels
- Awareness Level
- Operations Level
- Technician Level
- Command Level
SINCIAPCPDDD
- Safety
- Isolation
- Notification
- Command & Management
- Identifiction and Hazard Assessment
- Action Planning
- Public Protective Actions
- Containment & Control
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Decontamination
- Disposal
- Documentation
Hazmat Task Force Stations
Stations 4 & 13
HAZWOPER
Federal hzamat regulation, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
NFPA 471
Recommended Practices for respondeing to hazmat incidents
NFPA 472
Standard for professional compentence of responders to Hazmat Incidents
NFPA 473
Standard for professional competence of EMS personnel responding to hazmat incidents
Designated Commander for Hazmat Incidents
New Mexico State Police ERO
Level A PPE
Highest level of respiratory and skin protection
Level B PPE
High level of respiratory protection; less skin
Level C PPE
Air Purifying Respirator (APR); modest skin protection
Level D PPE
Ordinary work unifrom (firefighter turnout gear is considered Level D PPE)