HPM 84.2 Flashcards
Hazardous Materials
1) HMIC is the comprehensive oversight, direction, and coordination of
all operations, including cleanup, which occur at a hazardous materials incident.
The Incident Commander shall consult with other response agencies at the
scene to ensure that all available resources are properly utilized, and shall
perform his or her coordinating function in a manner designed to minimize the
impact to___, ___________ & _________.
HPM 84.2, 2-1
life, environment and property
2) Jurisdiction. (1) Determining the initial location of the spill is an important aspect in defining HMIC jurisdiction. Regardless of the direction the material is flowing, or final location of the product, the initial responsibility rests with the jurisdiction where the “_____ ____” or first release of product occurred. The
agency with jurisdiction of the first release has initial overall HMIC responsibility.
HPM 84.2, 2-2
first drop
The CHP’s responsibility ______ be handed over to another agency at a haz-mat spill.
HPM 84.2, 2-3
cannot
4) Other response agencies shall be consulted at the scene to ensure that all appropriate resources are properly utilized. Responsibility for HMIC should be assumed by the senior ranking CHP uniformed employee present until relieved by ___________ _____________ ___________ or __________ _________.
HPM 84.2, 2-3
appropriate departmental supervisory or management personnel
In multi-jurisdictional events, a _____/_______ command is established. In addition, the Incident Commander shall ensure all reporting requirements are met as outlined in this chapter.
HPM 84.2, 2-3
joint/unified
Incidents Occurring Outside CHP Jurisdiction. CHP uniformed supervisory personnel should respond to a hazardous materials incident which occurs
outside the investigative authority of the Department, but which may have an impact on traffic management or state facilities. The supervisor _____ represent
the Department and assist the Incident Commander from the allied agency in a manner commensurate with the needs of the incident and with a minimum of disruption to normal traffic flow or state business.
HPM 84.2, 2-3
shall
CHP 407E Reporting Requirements. Completion of a hazardous materials incident report for all hazardous materials releases or threatened releases is required. The department utilizes the CHP 407E to meet these reporting
requirements and forwards copies of all 407Es to ___ for entry into CHMIRS.
HPM 84.2, 2-5
OES
Notification of the County Health Officer and the Board of Supervisors must be made within __ hours of the employee’s knowledge of the incident. Failure to comply with reporting requirements can result in “designated employees” receiving prison terms, fines of not less than $5,000, and a mandatory forfeiture of state employment.
HPM 84.2, 2-6
72 hours
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander. The Hazardous Materials Incident Commander is responsible for the ____ & _________ mitigation of the hazardous materials event through the effective use and coordination of appropriate resources. The following are some examples of operations that must be considered by the Incident Commander.
HPM 84.2, 2-6
safe and efficient
10) Hazardous Materials Incident Commander. The Hazardous Materials Incident
Commander is responsible for the safe and efficient mitigation of the hazardous
materials event through the effective use and coordination of appropriate resources. The following are some examples of operations that must be considered by the Incident Commander:
Establish a command post, Identify all existing and potential hazards, Use HMIC as the required method for managing the event and establishing unified command as appropriate, Appoint a knowledgeable safety officer (CHP Hazardous Materials Specialists should be used, especially in major or complex incidents), Assign individuals to function in the other necessary HMIC roles, (i.e., operations officer, public information officer, etc.),
*Establish appropriate perimeters and limit the number of persons on-site,
Request necessary service and support resources,
Ensure telephone notification is made to the OES Warning Center (800-852-7550) as soon as possible and obtain an incident number, Obtain timely and accurate identification and safety information for the product involved, Based upon identification and hazard assessment, ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is available and being used by individuals working in/near the exclusion zone” and/or “contamination reduction zone,” the “buddy system” is used, and that proper decontamination protocols are being followed when decontamination of personnel/equipment is necessary. If an inhalation hazard is suspected, assure that self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is used. Further, assure that backups and standby emergency medical services are in use prior to entry into the contamination reduction or exclusion zones. As stated in GO 100.25, Emergency Incident Coordination and Incident Command, the Department is obligated to remain at the scene of the incident, until all emergency operations are completed, As with all other phases of operations, the Incident Commander is responsible to ensure that proper cleanup is performed, Ensure that personnel do not order or approve a _________ of hazardous materials for the purpose of scene cleanup for any release, regardless of size, Ensure the incident is properly documented and, if warranted, investigated for possible criminal violations, To provide maximum protection to departmental employees and secure maximum compliance with the spirit of Proposition 65, Assure that an IAP and an SSP are developed as required by 8 CCR and 29 CFR.
HPM 84.2, 2-6, 7, 8
washdown
An IAP is a set of _____ __________ giving a general direction and statement of purpose. For example, a statement, “Safety will be ensured under the guidelines of 8 CCR 5192(q) and 29 CFR 1910.120(q)” would
be appropriate as part of the IAP.
HPM 84.2 2-8
broad objectives
12) In contrast to an IAP, an SSP specifically spells out the strategies that will be
used to fulfill the IAP. Statements in the SSP must be detailed, such as,
“Sergeant Smith, Hazardous Materials Specialist, is assigned as the
safety officer. Sergeant Smith will monitor all actions at the scene for safety. He will also approve all offensive and defensive actions taken “
The SSP is required to be written for all incidents regardless of ____.
HPM 84.2, 2-9
size
13) Incident Actions Plans and Site Safety Plans shall be submitted together with the ___ ____, Hazardous Materials Incident Report.
HPM 84.2, 2-9
CHP 407E
All hazardous materials incidents resulting in a response by an employee of
this Department shall be reported as specified in this chapter. This would include all the following except:
(1) All events within departmental jurisdiction involving a hazardous material
being transported by a vehicle.
(2) All events that occur on state property or a facility under the jurisdiction of
this Department, where there is a reasonable belief that the release or
threatened release poses substantial present or potential hazard to human
health, safety, property or the environment.
(3) Actual or suspected illegal hazardous waste disposal activities. When an
employee of this Department responds to an incident involving known or
suspected illegal dumping, disposal, or abandonment of hazardous waste, it
should be reported, whether or not container leakage has occurred.
(4) When an employee of this Department responds to, or encounters
incidental to his/her regular duties, an incident involving known or suspected
drug lab precursor chemicals or waste.
NOTE: Many chemical compounds used to manufacture illicit drugs meet the
definition of a “Hazardous Material.”
(5) Rail or pipeline incidents which affect any CHP jurisdiction.
(6) Incidents outside of departmental jurisdiction which result in a response by
an employee of this Department.
(7) An incident initially handled as a hazardous materials incident but
determined to involve a non-hazardous material.
HPM 84.2 2-10
(7) An incident initially handled as a hazardous materials incident but
determined to involve a non-hazardous material.
Haz-Mat reporting exceptions. Reporting is not required under the following conditions except:
(1) An incident initially handled as a hazardous materials incident but
determined to involve a non-hazardous material (e.g., sugar, water, flour)
before any mitigation action is taken (e.g., close the road, call for a hazardous
materials team), shall not be reported.
(2) An incident in which there is a reasonable belief that the release or
threatened release poses no substantial present or potential hazard to human
health, safety, property or the environment [23112.5 VC, 25180.7 H&S
(Proposition 65) and 19 CCR 2703(c)].
(3) All events within departmental jurisdiction involving a hazardous material being transported by a vehicle.
HPM 84.2, 2-11
(3) All events within departmental jurisdiction involving a hazardous material being transported by a vehicle.
