Hazmats Flashcards
What should you consider when setting up a decontamation zone?
Proximity to incident Size of area Water supplies Lighting Wind direction Slope of ground Working undercover
What are the zones at a hazmat incident?
Hot zone
Warm zone
Cold zone
Explain hazmat zones
Hot zone - contaminated area
Warm zone - where decontamination takes place
Cool zone - no contamination should make it into this zone
What equipment should be in the emergency strip?
Salvage sheet Bucket of water Hose reel 1.5 bar First aid kit Knife/scissors Blanket Stretcher Wipes
When should a GTS wearer withdraw?
After 20 mins
Or when gauge is at 150bat
What must ECO do when GTS are in use
When in decontamination draw a diagonal line through tally
Record GTS number
In remarks indicate when 20mins is up
How many GTS does a appliance carry?
2
What are the contents of a valise?
Suit
Gloves
Socks
DSX
What is the glove sequence for GTS wearers?
Cotton
GTS gloves
Nylon
Thermal
How do you transport a used suit?
Grey hazbags
Goose neck tied and secured with a cable tie
What information is available on appliances regarding hazmats?
Hazchem scale cars
MDT
What information is found on a hazard warning panel?
Emergency action code UN Number Specialist advice Company name/logo Hazard warning diamond
What should crews consider when approaching a hazmat incident?
Downwind Dilution Obstacles Oscillation Retention
What is the minimum level of PPENfor a deliberate reconnaissance team?
Fire kit
BA
4H gloves
PVC gauntlets
What is in a EA grab pack?
Oil absorbent sheets X 25 Damnit ready mixed clay sealing putty Damnit clay drain sealing mat 600mm X 10m poly boom 2 plastic bags and tape Laminated instruction card
