MOD 1 + 2 Flashcards
The Hazardous material Tech course is designed to meet the performance objectives outlined by:
NFPA 472 and CFR Part 1910.120
What are the 3 major objectives to meet the goals of the Haz mat tech:
Analyze
Plan
Implement
“Cradle to Grave”
RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976)
This Act established the federal effort in regulating solid and hazard waste management:
RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976)
This Act established the Superfund hazardous substances clean-up program.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
(CERCLA)
This Act Requires OSHA to establish health and safety standards for workers who handle/respond to chemical emergencies.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act 1986
SARA
This Act requires Emergency Planning and Community right to know and a contingency plan for hazardous substances.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act 1986
SARA
DOT Hazardous Materials definition found in _____ CFR
49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations)
Hazardous Materials definition:
Material that has been deemed by Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing a risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce
OSHA’s definition of Hazardous Substance can be found in _____ CFR
29 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations)
Hazardous Material is defined by what Federal department?
DOT
Hazardous Substance definition (OSHA):
Any Substance that an exposure to which results or may result in adverse effects on health or safety of employees
EPA’s definition of Hazardous Substance can be found in _____ CFR
40 CFR
Hazardous Substance definition (EPA):
Any substance listed in 40 CFR table, when released into the environment above a certain amount, must e reported and if there is a threat to the environment federal may be involved.
WMD Deffinition
Any weapon designated or intended to cause death o serious bodily harm through the release, dissemination or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals; any weapon involving a biological agent, toxin or vector.
Code of Virginia Title 44
substances or materials which may pose unreasonable risk to health, safety, property or the environment when used, transported, stored or disposed of.
HAZWOPER
The safety and security of response personnel in an area of emergency response site should be the primary concern for IC. The use of a site safety plan could greatly assist in assuring the safety and health of responders on site.
Emergency Response Program to Hazardous Substance Releases ______ CFR:
29 CFR 1910
Elements of an emergency response plan
Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties
Personnel roles, lines of authority, training, and communications
Emergency recognitiion and prevention
Safe distances and places of refuge
Site security and control
Evacuation routes and procedures
Decon
Emergency Medical Treatment
EMergency alerting and response procedures
Critique of response and follow up
PPE and emergency equipment
Who is responsible for creating and implementing an IAP:
IC
Who is responsible for developing and implementing the Hazardous Material Tactical and Safety Plan?
Hazardous Material Branch Director
What should be developed for each incident prior to the implementation of entry-level tactical control operations>
Hazardous Materials Tactical and Safety Plan
Components of the Hazardous Materials Tactical and Safety Plan
Site Map Hazard Analysis Safety and Health Considerations Tactical Objectives Scene Control Zones Tactical Command Structure Site Communications Hazard Monitoring PPE Decon
ICS Functional Elements:
Command Finance Ops Logistics Planning
This person is responsible for dealing with all tactical operations involving hazardous Materials at an incident
Hazmat Branch Director
Hazmat Branch Director
- Reports to Operations Section Chief or the IC
- Is responsible for the implementation of the IAP that deals with the tactical control of the hazmat.
Hazmat Safety Officer
- Reports to the Incident Safety Officer
- coordinates safety related activities relating to the hazmat branch and advises of all aspects of health and safety.
Site Control Supervisor
- Reports to Hazmat Branch Director
- Is responsible for the establishment of the control zones and control of the movement of all people and equipment in the designated areas controlling contaminants
Research Supervisor
- Reports to HBD
- provides technical info and advice relative to the chemical hazard
Entry Supervisor
- Reports to HBD
- responsible for the overall entry operations in the Hot Zone
Decon Supervisor
- Reports to HBD
- is responsible for all decon functions and communications with other supervisors regarding personnel needing decon.
Material that has been deemed by Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing a risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce
Hazmat Definition
