HazMat 4

Question 1

IC shall request utility company to respond to CO emergency for 4 reasons:

Answer 1

CO level over 9 PPM by meter,
Units on scene shut off gas appliance,
Individual exhibiting symptoms of CO poisoning,
IC feels a response by Utility Company is req’d

Question 2

CO Incident vs Emergency

Answer 2

Incident: No occupants symptomatic and meter readings of 9 ppm or less;
Emergency: Occupants symptomatic or meter readings greater than 9 ppm

Question 3

4 Reasons IC shall request Utility Company for CO

Answer 3

• CO over 9 PPM by a meter
• Gas appliance shut off
• Individual exhibiting symptoms of CO poisoning
• IC feels Utility response req’d

Question 4

CO Meter Low Alarm vs High Alarm:

Answer 4

Low: Exceeds 35 PPM, visual and low audible warning with slow vibration
High: Exceeds 100 PPM, visual and high audible warning with fast vibration

Question 5

CO Meter displays “OL”

Answer 5

Over Limit condition. CO meters read up to 999 ppm. If 1000/more ppm “OL” displayed

Question 6

Each Battalion is assigned _ spare CO meters

Answer 6

2 spare CO meters. Issue 1 for 1 and notify Haz Mat Ops meter room to replace defective meter

Question 7

Serial Number for CO meter located _

Answer 7

On the back of the meter

Question 8

Choose incorrect for CO Meter
A. Green circular button on left is only button to be used by field units
B. If affixing CO meter to HT strap, affix in chest area. Having CO monitor near HT antenna will cause false activation
C. Visual and low audible warning w/slow vibration is given when concentration of CO in atmosphere exceeds 9 PPM
D. If monitor does not operate for any reason, OOD shall notify their Battalion and arrange for an exchange (RT-2). Do not send via Division Messenger or through the bag

Answer 8

C Exceeds 35 ppm

Question 9

Occupants of an area w/elevated CO levels can remain in their apt or house if CO levels do not exceed _ ppm. It’s recommended that occupants leave their apt or house if CO levels reach _ ppm but are not greater than _ ppm. Occupants must leave their apt or house if CO levels reach _ ppm or greater

Answer 9

9, 10, 99, 100

Question 10

GasAlert Emergency CO Meter beeping and flashing once every 5 seconds indicates
A. Atmosphere is over 9 PPM
B. Atmosphere is over 35 PPM
C. Atmosphere is over 100 PPM
D. Low Battery alarm is activated

Answer 10

D