Hazmats

Question 1

What is the definition of a hazardous material

Answer 1

agents which have the potential to cause harm to humans animals or the environment either by itself or interaction with other factors

Question 2

In relation to hazmats what is the responsibility of the London Fire Brigade

Answer 2

We have a responsibility to control any spillage or release of hazmat to mitigate harm to the public and the environment

Question 3

Hazmat any controlled or non-emergency situation who has responsibility

Answer 3

The responsibility lies with the owner or occupier of the premises where the hazmat incident has taken place

Question 4

On an approach to a hazmat incident the incident commander should approach from what direction

Answer 4

Upwind and uphill where possible

Question 5

What does COMAH stand for

Answer 5

Control of major accident hazards.

Incident commanders must interrogate the MDT to obtain the appropriate tactical plan

Question 6

Hazmat when sending a message what is important about the smoke plume

Answer 6

The smoke plume direction and if possible information where the smoke plume is grounding

Question 7

Hazmat can gas tight suits be worn in a fire situation

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Hazmat wind direction when quoting the direction what phrase should be use

Answer 8

Wind is coming from

Question 9

What is the minimum Cordon radius for a hazmat incident

Answer 9

25 m

Question 10

What is the definition of step 123 plus

Answer 10

One. Casualty and no logical explanation treat as normal.
Two. Casualties and no logical explanation approach with caution think before responding consider all options.
Three. Casualties and no logical explanation hold back do not approach the immediate seen the incident commander Will begin a risk assessment.
Plus. Refer to the use of the first responder flowchart it provides a means for responders to re-assess the risks and deployment of a plan of action Evacuate, communicate, disrobe, decontaminate
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Question 11

Hazmat who controls the outer cordon

Answer 11

The police service

Question 12

Hazmat the hazard zone is the area that contains the hazard to which the risk assessment should be applied what is this zone also known as by other agencies

Answer 12

The evacuation zone it generally means the area where members of the public would be in courage to leave

Question 13

What is the PDA for a level 1 hazmat

Answer 13

A single appliance attendant

Question 14

What is the PDA for a level 2 hazmat

Answer 14

2 pumping appliances. PL 
1 Fire rescue unit.
1 HMEPO 
A monitoring office SC
1  OSU on request 
1 command unit 

Sub surface
CBRN RRT on request or terror related 1 extra PL secondary location

Question 15

Hazmat what number is considered bulk GTS wearers being committed
this would require a Hughes shower for decontamination

Answer 15

10 or more wearers in rapid succession

Question 16

Hazmat what is the definition of a level 4 incident

Answer 16

Incident attracting special mobilisation criteria not necessarily large attendances the PDA is determined by brigade control the NILO and or an HMEPO

Question 17

Hazmat and terrorist related incidents what does NILO stand for

Answer 17

National inter-agency liaison officer

Question 18

Hazmat what is the recommended maximum period for wearing a gas tight suit

Answer 18

20 minutes this includes time for decontamination

Question 19

Hazmat if a gas tight suit wearer shows symptoms of heat stress what should happen

Answer 19

The BA team must be withdrawn immediately

Question 20

Hazmat if London ambulance service hazardous area response team HART are deployed what is the incident commander responsible for

Answer 20

Permitting the team to enter the incident.
Including the team on the entry control board.
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Question 21

Hazmat if hazardous material are being released into the atmosphere then who should be informed via brigade control

Answer 21

Public health England

Question 22

Hazmat where would you find the hazard manager software provided by the metrological office

Answer 22

On the command unit.
This allows the prediction of smoke plume and vapour cloud dispersal to be plotted via either the FIREMET or CHEMMET software

Question 23

Hazmat evacuation what does the emergency action code letter E stand for

Answer 23

Public safety hazard

Question 24

Hazmat gas tight suit and liquid tight suit and waste bags from the decontamination process should be dealt with post-incident by what method

Answer 24

Handed over to a responsible person before leaving incident they form part of the waste from the incident.
In exceptional circumstances When a responsible person cannot be found an OSU can be ordered to transport these items back to PEG to await collection for disposal

Question 25

Hazmat who has the responsibility to assess if their premises are safe post incident

Answer 25

It is the responsibility of the owner or responsible person

the incident commander may assist by giving an opinion referring to advice from the HMEPO or SA

Question 26

Hazmat level one attendance small spillage under 100 L

how many litres spilled should the incident commander inform the environmental agency

Answer 26

25 L

Question 27

Hazmat what is the definition of a level 2 hazmat

Answer 27

An incident involving Hazmat where the hazard is an unknown chemical or persons reported

Explosive hazards. Fireworks.
The release of gases. Cylinders.
Refrigerant leak.
Incidents involving domestic cleaning products.

Question 28

Hazmat level 1 can a vacuum cleaner be used to clear up a mercury spillage

Answer 28

No.

A HMEPO or scientific advisor may give advice for one to be used

Question 29

Hazmat when using the MDT for Chemdata and seeking information on the united nations number what should be highlighted prior to entering the UN number

Answer 29

The UN number option is highlighted on the screen

Question 30

Hazmat what does an APP code stand for

Answer 30

Additional personal protection code.

This code may require wearing of thermal protection beneath or over the gas tight suits

Question 31

Hazmat in relation to time what is the limitation of the gas tight suit

Answer 31

Eight hours protection 480 minutes

Question 32

Hazmat what is the PDA for a C3 acid attack

ITAC code C3

Answer 32

1 pump ladder sub officer/ station officer in charge.
1 pump.
1HMEPO.
1RRT.

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