Module A Flashcards
Most common cause for ignition
Smoking and Matches
Mixture too lean
Less than 1%
Proper Mixture to ignite
1-8%
Mixture too rich
More than 8%
What is Static Electricity
Friction between two unlike substances.
Can be controlled by grounding/bonding
Unventilated Space
Source of Vapor
What is grounding
Connecting units to a grounding rod, causing static energy to be discharged into the earth.
What is bonding
EQUALIZING units by connecting them
Grounding rod depth in COARSE ground
6 ft
Grounding rod depth in CLAY
4 ft
Grounding rod in silt AND mud
3 ft
Fuel on skin
Wet clothes first, or ground yourself
Fuel in eyes
Remove contacts/glasses
Flush eyes
Fuel has been swallowed
Immediately keep victim calm
Rinse mouth, do not drink
Inhalation of Vapors
Remove victim from vapors to fresh air
Minor spills
Inland - less than 1,000
Costal - less than 10,000
Medium spills
Inland - 1,000 to 10,000
Costal - 10,000 to 100,000
Major spills
Inland - more than 10,000
Costal - more than 100,000
Three causes of spills
Human
Natural
Mechanical
Number 1 cause of spills
Human error
SPCC
Spill Prevention Control and countermeasure
FRP
Facility Response Plan
They establish what to do
5 phases of the FRP
Discovery and notification
Control and containment
Cleanup and recovery
Disposal and waste
Restoration
Floating boom
Tubular floating sectional device that’s inflated
What organization deals with anything chemical?
EPA
How many agencies make up the NRT? (National Response Team)
12 agencies
Elements of a fire
Air
Combustible material
Ignition source
Oxygen required to ignite, and normal oxygen amount?
16% to ignite
21% normal
Classes of fires?
A B C & D
Class A fire
Books, wood, paper, etc…
Class B fire
Liquids. Gas, jet fuel, oil etc…
Class C Fire
Electrical fires
Class D fire
Combustible metal and other chemicals
Principals of extinguishing fires
Control the heat
Control the air
Control the fuel