Mod 7 hazardous materials incidents Flashcards
1
Q
annual hazardous release numbers
A
10,000 a year in Canada
2
Q
t/f all paramedics should get training to awareness level?
A
t!
3
Q
what’s the awareness level?
A
FRIC first to discover release recognize hazards isolate area call for help
4
Q
what’s the operations level?
A
level 1 responder
defend others from hazard
patient care in cold zone
5
Q
what’s the technician level?
A
level 2 responder
patient care in warm zone
use of specialized equipment, manage incident/personnel
6
Q
hazardous material examples
A
highway/train substance spills leak/fire at refinery/plant gas line leaks insecticides drug labs
7
Q
most important job involving hazardous materials?
A
identification
odours, clouds, spills
8
Q
t/f if you smell a hazard you’re not exposed
A
f!
9
Q
best info to provide if possible in a hazard material situation
A
exact location atmosphere conditions name of substance chemical ID number of victims help as needed location of safe staging and incident command post
