HazMat Chp. 4

Question 1

On scene response must always be based on ___ and ___ . Regardless of the nature of the incident and response, reliance on standardized procedures will bring consistency to tactical operation.

Answer 1

Structured and standardized system of protocols and procedures

Question 2

If the situation potentially involved ___ or ___ this reliance on standardized tactical response procedures will help___ the risk of exposure to all responders

Answer 2

HazMat or WMD

minimize

Question 3

The ___ also includes an incident commander’s tactical worksheet to guide the user through the incident management process

Answer 3

Field Operations Guide (FOG)

Question 4

Experience has shown that the critical factor in hour 1 of a hazmat response will typically be

Answer 4

(1) the ability to establish command and control
(2) the ability responders to recognize “clues” that indicate the incident may involve hazardous materials
(3) the ability of responders to gain control of the incident scene and separate bystanders from the problems

Question 5

The ability of emergency responders initially to size-up and assess the clues that hazmat may be involved start with___

Answer 5

The quantity and quality of information provided by Communication (or Dispatch)

Question 6

___ outlines the basic tactical function to be evaluated and implemented at the incident Involving hazardous materials

Answer 6

The eight step process

Question 7

(1) it recognizes that the majority of the incident involving hazardous materials are minor in nature and generally involve limited quantities
(2) it also builds on the action of the first responding units and facilities identifying the role and responsibilities of each level of response

Answer 7

The Eight Step process ( benefits)

Question 8

(1) A flexible management system that expands as the scope and magnitude of the incident grows
(2) a consistent management structure, regardless of the classes of hazardous materials involved

Answer 8

The Eight step process (Provides)

Question 9

The eight functions typically follow an implementation timeline at the incident:

Answer 9

1) Site Management
2) Identify the Problem
3) Hazard Assessment and Risk Evaluation
4) Select Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
5) Information Management and Resources Coordinations
6) Implementation Response Objectives
7) Decontamination (Devon) and Clean-Up Operations
8) Terminate the Incident

Question 10

__ involves managing and securing the physical layout of the incident

Answer 10

Step 1 : Site Management and Control

Question 11

Site Management and Control is a critical benchmark in the overall success of the response and is the the foundation on which all subsequent ___, ___, and___ are built.

Answer 11

Response function, strategies and tactics

Question 12

The first law of hot zone operation when dealing with hazardous materials : to play the game you must:

Answer 12

• Be trained to play
• Be dressed to play
• Have a buddy system with back up personnel (minimum 2in/2out)
• Have a Decon establish
• Coordinate with Command and Safety

Question 13

Some chemicals may produce vapor clouds that may be mistaken for fog or other normal weather in environmental conditions

Answer 13

• Anhydrous ammonia

* Liquefied petroleum gas or LPG

Question 14

Step 2 in the eight step process

Answer 14

Identifying the problem

Question 15

Identifying The scope and nature of the problem this includes:

Answer 15

• Recognition,identification, and verification of the hazardous material/WMD involved in the incident
• Type of container as applicable
• Exposure

THE ACTION OF STEP 2

Question 16

Method of identification includes:

Answer 16

Analyzing container shapes, marking , labels and Placard it, and facility documents, (e.g., pre-incident plan, Tier 2 reporting forms, SDS); using monitor and detection equipment; and identifying by the by senses (i.e. physical observation smell, reporting for victims etc.)

Question 17

Responders should remember that even when they hazardous substance has been initially ____, the information should always be____.

Answer 17

identified

verified

Question 18

Involves managing in securing the physical layout of the incident

Answer 18

Goals for step one site management

Question 19

Identify the scope on the nature of the problem, including the type and nature of the hazardous material involved

Answer 19

Goals for Step 2: identifying the problem

Question 20

Clues for determining the identity of the materials involved include:

Answer 20

• Occupancy and location
• Container shape
• Markings and colors
• Placards and labels
• Shipping papers or facility documents •Monitoring in detecting equipment

Checklist for Step 2

Question 21

Objective is to obtain information on site layout, container, physical hazards, access, and other related conditions from beyond the inner perimeter

Answer 21

Defensive Recon

Question 22

Objective is to obtain intel and incident information by physically entering the perimeter

Answer 22

Offensive Recon

Question 23

Factors to consider in assessing the type of container involved include:

Answer 23

• Bulk versus nonbluck
• Pressurized versus non-pressurized
• Number of compartments
• Materials of construction
• Container valves, piping, and pressure relief device

Question 24

This is the most critical function that Public Safety personnel perform

Answer 24

Step 3: Hazardous Assessment and Risk Evaluation

Question 25

The primary objective of the risk evaluation process is to determine whether or not responder should,___ and what___ and ____ should be pursued to control the problem

Answer 25

intervene

strategic objective

Tactical Options

Question 26

Assessing the hazards present , evaluating the level of risk, and establishing ____ to make problems go away.

Answer 26

incident action plan (IAP)

Goals for step 3: hazardous assessment risk evaluation

Question 27

Assess the hazards posed by the problem:

Answer 27

Health, physical, chemical, weapons, other

Checklist for Step 3

Question 28

Collect, prioritize, and managing hazardous data and information from all sources, as appropriate, include:

Answer 28

• Technical reference manuals •technical information source •hazmat database technical •information specialist
• safety data sheet
• monitoring and detection

Checklist for Step 3

Question 29

Primary technical information centers available to public safety personnel includes:

Answer 29

• CHEMTREC 800-924-9300
• National response center (NRC), which serves as the federal single point of contact for assessing federal assistances
• state single point contact
• product or container specialist
• state and regional poison control center

Checklist Step 3

Question 30

Air monitoring ordering and The General has mat behavior model are critical in implementing a____.

Answer 30

“risk-base response”

Question 31

Understand the relationship between the container and the hazmat involved:

Answer 31

• Stress
• Breach
• Release
• Engulf
• Impingement/Contact
• Harm

Checklist Step 3

Question 32

Based on risk evaluation process, develop your___ determine whether the incident should be handled___, ___, or by___,

Answer 32

IAP

Offensively , defensively or by non-intervention

Question 33

Hour 1 priorities within the IAP are as follows:

Answer 33

• Establish site management and Control
• Determine the material/agents involved
• Ensure the safety of all personnel all hazards
• Ensure PPE is appropriate for the hazard •Initiate tactical objectives to accomplish initial rescue decon, medical, and public protection action needs.
• If criminal activity or involve (e.g., terrorism incident maintain integrity of potential evidence)

Question 34

PACE model of planning:

Answer 34

Primary plan
Alternative plan
Contingency plans and Emergency plans

Question 35

Requires responded to control/mitigate the emergency from within the area of high risk

Answer 35

Offensive tactics

Question 36

Permits responders to control/mitigate emergency remote from the area of high risk

Answer 36

defensive tactics

Question 37

Pursue a passive attack posture until the arrival of additional personnel or equipment, or allowing the fire to burn itself out

Answer 37

Non-intervention tactics

Question 38

Based on the results of the hazard and risk assessment (Step 3) process, emergency response personnel must select the proper level ____

Answer 38

Personnel Protective clothing and equipment

Question 39

Two primary types of personal protective clothing are commonly used hazmat incident

Answer 39

1) Structural firefighting protective clothing

2) Chemical protective clothing

Question 40

To ensure all emergency response personnel have the appropriate level of PPE for the expected task

Answer 40

The goal of Step 4

Question 41

The test to be performed step 4

Answer 41

Entry, decon, support

Question 42

Chemical vapor protective clothing may also be referred to as

Answer 42

EPA LEVEL A - (NFPA 1991) it is primarily designed to offer protection from both gases and vapors

Question 43

Chemical splash protective clothing can also be referred to as

Answer 43

EPA LEVEL B - (NFPA 1992 or 1994) “ (NFPA 1992 or 1994) based on the garment, it’s design and chemical resistance” it is primarily designed to provide personal protection against liquids glasses solids, dust, and particles it can be from both single and multi piece garment ensembles AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Question 44

Chemical protective clothing when air purifying respirator and provided personal protection against liquids glasses solids, dust, and particles

Answer 44

EPA LEVEL C (NFPA 1992 or 1994) based on the garment, it’s design and chemical resistance

Question 45

If the incident involves CBRN agents ensure both skin and respiratory protection can provide the required level personal protection

Answer 45

SN

Question 46

Refers to the proper management, coordination and dissemination of all pertinent data and information within the ICS in the effect at the same

Answer 46

Step 5: Information management in resource coordination

Question 47

Provides for the timely and effective management coordination dissemination of all pertinent data and information and resources among all the players

Answer 47

Goals of step five information management in resource coordination

Question 48

The phase where emergency responders implement the best available strategic goals and tactical objectives which will produce the most favorable outcome

Answer 48

Step 6: Implement response objective

SN: if the incident is in the emergency phase, this is where we “make the problem go away“

Question 49

Common strategies to protect people and stabilize the problem include:

Answer 49

Rescue, public protective action, spilled control, leak control, fire control, and recovery operation

Question 50

If the incident is in the post-emergency response phase, the focus of response personnel will be likely become

Answer 50

Scene safety, clean up, evidence preservation and incident investigation

Question 51

Specific task in step six will include:

Answer 51

1) initial site entry and monitoring to determine the extent of the hazards present
2) and evaluation of the scene to locate evidence that can be used to reconstruct the event leading up to the incident
3) identification of the contributing factors that caused the incident
4) Interviewing on scene personal and witness to corroborate the information obtained and opinions formed based on available data
5) Documentation of preliminary results

Question 52

Ensure the incident priorities are accomplished in the safe timely and effective manner

Answer 52

The goal of step six

Question 53

Rapidly changing incident conditions may require using multiple tactics simultaneously or switching from one tactics to another. Defensive tactics are always desirable over offense of tactics if they can accomplish the same objective

Answer 53

SN

Question 54

Ensure entry teams have been briefed prior to being allowed to enter the hot zone.
For hazardous material emergencies, this include the following:

Answer 54

• All watches, jewelry and personal valuables (e.g. wallet, cell phones) have been removed. •Objectives of the entry operations
• Known hazards within the area, including physical hazard (e.g. down powerlines, stairwells, open pit )
• Safety procedures include medical, radio communications, SCBA, and PPE checks •Emergency procedures include placement of back up team, escape signal, and escape Corridor
• Decon areas location, set up procedures

Question 55

Decon should be set up ___.

Answer 55

prior to initiating entry operations

Question 56

For situation where Civilians are down and chemical exposures are suspected, emergency decon must be established ___.

Answer 56

as soon as possible

Question 57

___ is the process of making personnel, equipment, and supplies “safety” by reducing or eliminating harmful substance (i.e. contaminants) present when entering and working contaminated area (i.e.,hot zone or inner perimeter)

Answer 57

Decontamination

Question 58

Ensure the safety of both emergency responders and the public by reducing the level of contamination on scene and minimizing the potential for secondary to lamination beyond the incident scene

Answer 58

Goals of step seven

Question 59

Basic principles of mass casualty decon includes the following;

Answer 59

• anticipate a 5 to 1 ratio on unaffected to affected casualties
• Decon ASAP
• Disrobing is decon
• Water flushing for a period of three minutes is generally the best decon method
• after exposure to hazardous material, responders must decon ASAP to avoid serious effects

Question 60

This is the ___ of emergency response activity in the initiation of___ investigation,restoration, and recovery activities

Answer 60

termination

Post-emergency response operation

Step 8: Terminate the Incident

Question 61

Most critiques want to be one of three categories

Answer 61

1) We lie to each other about what a great job we just did
2) We beat up of each other for screwing up
3) We focus on the lesson learned the changes/improvements that must mean to our response system