HazMat Ops Bulletin 14 - Sheet1 Flashcards
From the HazMat Bulls
In addition to danger from inhalation, what other dangerous transmissionroute does hydrocyanic gas pose?
Absorption of the gas through the skin
From the HazMat Bulls
Where hydrocyanic gas is present, what must be worn in addition to SCBA?
Running coat, boots, helmet, and gloves
From the HazMat Bulls
In what type of containers may liquid hydrocyanic gas be shipped?
Steel containers or tank cars
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If liquid hydrocyanic acid is burning at a leak in equipment, or from a spill, and the flame does not endanger area exposures, what actions do manufacturers advise?
Let it burn and control the fire by water spray
From the HazMat Bulls
If possible, burning hydrocyanic acid should be approached from what point?
Upwind
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What type of ventilation procedures shall be followed with regards to burning hydrocyanic gas?
Regular ventilation procedures, including the use of smoke ejectors
From the HazMat Bulls
What hydraulic method can remove much hydrocyanic gas from the atmosphere?
Use of fog streams
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When ventilating from the outside, what shall members wear?
Masks
From the HazMat Bulls
Onhydrocyanic gas incidents, entrance to the building without gas mask protection should not be permitted until how long after initial ventilation?
At least 5 hours
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On hydorcyanic gas incidents, what exception can be made to allow entrance to the building without gas mask protection before the specified timeguideline?
When declared safe by a competent person after he has made a proper air analysis
