Hazmats Flashcards
What is the definition of a hazardous material
agents which have the potential to cause harm to humans animals or the environment either by itself or interaction with other factors
In relation to hazmats what is the responsibility of the London Fire Brigade
We have a responsibility to control any spillage or release of hazmat to mitigate harm to the public and the environment
Hazmat any controlled or non-emergency situation who has responsibility
The responsibility lies with the owner or occupier of the premises where the hazmat incident has taken place
On an approach to a hazmat incident the incident commander should approach from what direction
Upwind and uphill where possible
What does COMAH stand for
Control of major accident hazards.
Incident commanders must interrogate the MDT to obtain the appropriate tactical plan
Hazmat when sending a message what is important about the smoke plume
The smoke plume direction and if possible information where the smoke plume is grounding
Hazmat can gas tight suits be worn in a fire situation
No
Hazmat wind direction when quoting the direction what phrase should be use
Wind is coming from
What is the minimum Cordon radius for a hazmat incident
25 m
What is the definition of step 123 plus
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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Hazmat who controls the outer cordon
The police service
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
The evacuation zone it generally means the area where members of the public would be in courage to leave
What is the PDA for a level 1 hazmat
A single appliance attendant
What is the PDA for a level 2 hazmat
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
Hazmat what number is considered bulk GTS wearers being committed
this would require a Hughes shower for decontamination
10 or more wearers in rapid succession
Hazmat what is the definition of a level 4 incident
Incident attracting special mobilisation criteria not necessarily large attendances the PDA is determined by brigade control the NILO and or an HMEPO
Hazmat and terrorist related incidents what does NILO stand for
National inter-agency liaison officer
Hazmat what is the recommended maximum period for wearing a gas tight suit
20 minutes this includes time for decontamination
Hazmat if a gas tight suit wearer shows symptoms of heat stress what should happen
The BA team must be withdrawn immediately
Hazmat if London ambulance service hazardous area response team HART are deployed what is the incident commander responsible for
Permitting the team to enter the incident.
Including the team on the entry control board.
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Hazmat if hazardous material are being released into the atmosphere then who should be informed via brigade control
Public health England
Hazmat where would you find the hazard manager software provided by the metrological office
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
Hazmat evacuation what does the emergency action code letter E stand for
Public safety hazard
Hazmat gas tight suit and liquid tight suit and waste bags from the decontamination process should be dealt with post-incident by what method
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
Hazmat who has the responsibility to assess if their premises are safe post incident
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
Hazmat level one attendance small spillage under 100 L
how many litres spilled should the incident commander inform the environmental agency
25 L
Hazmat what is the definition of a level 2 hazmat
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.
Hazmat level 1 can a vacuum cleaner be used to clear up a mercury spillage
No.
A HMEPO or scientific advisor may give advice for one to be used
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
The UN number option is highlighted on the screen
Hazmat what does an APP code stand for
Additional personal protection code.
This code may require wearing of thermal protection beneath or over the gas tight suits
Hazmat in relation to time what is the limitation of the gas tight suit
Eight hours protection 480 minutes
Hazmat what is the PDA for a C3 acid attack
ITAC code C3
1 pump ladder sub officer/ station officer in charge.
1 pump.
1HMEPO.
1RRT.
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