SOG 24-02 Hazmat Materials Incidents Flashcards
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Hazmat incidents can involve
- manufacturing compounds
- household items
- weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)
- chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents
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definition
are chemical or physcial agents regulated under the provisions of the WHMIS and the TDG legilations
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WHMIS
workplace hazardous materials information system
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Hazmat- TDG
Transportation of dangerous goods
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arrival- Upon recognition of a hazardous materials incident
personnel shall leave the immediate area initiate a hazmat responc=se and conduct a hazard/risk analysis
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when possible approach
from an upwind, uphill direction
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when possible initial placement of the apparatus
should be beyond the evacuation distance as referenced in the ERG, may change with arrival of Hazmat
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ERG
Emergency Response Guide
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inital placement of the apparatus shall be off of the property of the incident in such a manner
as to restrict the access of vehicles onto the property, exception property is exceptionally large/set back from the road
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fire control shall
direct a company representative to bring any necessary information if possible to meet the first arriving apparatus
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all responding outside agencies will be directed
to the warm zone. the IC will act as a liason to all outside agencies or appoint a sector officer
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first arriving apparatus determine
hot warm and cold zones and announce over radio
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personnel should make all reasonable attempts to have
civilians removed from the area
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Brampton fire hazmat should control
entry and exit of the hot and warm zones
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initial crews must gather information, but not limited too
- hazmat involved
- causualties or injured persons
- what actions persons at the scene have already taken
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utilize the expertise of
employees and subject matter experts in thier assessments recognizing their familiarity with the product
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protect on-scene personnel and civilians by isolating and/or evacuating the scene as required
consider using City of brampton transit
neighbouring buildings
remote locations
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assess the situation to determine possible rescue, if rescue is in the hot zone conciderations include
- how great the risk
- how long will the rescue take
- what are the patients chances of survival if a rescue is attempted
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if hazmat team has not arrived before entry is made
establish a decon area using a charged 45mm line and personnel dressed in bunker gear and sbca, location must ensure run off control
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request assistance beyond the usual scope may include
- company representatives
- region of peel spill control
- ministry of the environment
- CANUTEC
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the first arriving Officer shall undertake
the respncibilty of HAzmat sector officer (HSO) until delegated to another individual
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initial arriving appartus will also
relay perteintent information and assist the hazmat team
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Hazmat IC- designate a Hazmat sector Officer (HSO)
a qualified person (hazmat technician or senior Team member) shall only be considered for this role
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Hazmat IC- in consultation with the HSO designate the following positions
- entry officer
- decon officer
- safety officer
if possisble a hazmat technicial or senior team member shall be utilized
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Hazmat IC- confer with the HSO
regarding needs and requirments of the sector
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Hazmat IC- Reference the ERG for appropriate evacuations distances if required. The IC shall determine the priotiy for the evacualtions using
- wind
- lay of the land
- flow of the streams
- usually immediate exposures followed by secondary exposures
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Hazmat IC- consult with police
on the evacuation plans and perimeters. info regarding probable time should be passed on
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Hazmat IC- Setup isolation procedures if required, if required assist
fellow Emergency services with PPE requirments. Isoaltion is cruicial for incidents involving traffic routes
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Hazmat IC- decide to what extent fire personnel will assist in clean up
the person/company who had control of the hazmat prior to its release is responcible for clean up
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Hazmat IC- Transfer responcibility of the incident to a competent agency prior to leaving the scene when the clean-up is not completed by BFES, competent agencies include
- Region of peel spill control
- MOE
- Clean-up company or representative
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Hazmat IC- ensure anyone having received a direct (unprotected exposure
recieves medical attention
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Hazmat IC- Ensure all waste products (spilled Hazmat, decon water) are disposed
of according to Peel Environmental control or MOE
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HSO- will consult with the IC to determine/confirm the actions required to remove
nonessential personnel from the areas of danger
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HSO- Appoint
personnel as Research and Information Secto
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HSO- Advise IC
if protection in place should be considered
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HSO- will monitor
the size/location of the Hot warm and cold zones. and adjust if required
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HSO- consult with the IC to determine/confirm the actions required to Stabilize
the Hazardous Material
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HSO- Determine the hazards and risks. Factors shall be considered are (4)
- the hazardous nature of the materials, including the toxicity, flammibility and reactivity
- the quantity
- the containment system and type of stress applied to the container
- the level of available resources
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HSO- Direct actions to identify all of the involved hazardous materials as well as any other hazardous conditions that might exist. when the hazardous material cannot be identified
a worst case scenario shall be considered
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HSO-
Hazmat Sector officer
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HSO- If required, designate
an entry team with an appropriate back-up team
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HSO- Prior to Hazmat personnel entering the Hot zone, the HSO shall ensure that (4)
- the entry Officer is prepared
- the decon Officer is prepared
- the safety officer has been nriefed and consulted
- a medical sector has been established and/or paramedics are on scene
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HSO- Frequently advise
the IC of conditions and operations within the hot zone
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HSO- Ensure proper operation of the
Decontamination area
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Entry Officer- shall be responsible for (14)
- All aspects of entry into the hot zone
- ensuring proper PPE is chosen and proper donning of PPE
- Ensuring entry and back-up teams are established and in place prior to entry with a minimum of 2 personnel
- A plan is in place and has been communicated to the entry and backup teams
- Direct communications with entry team
- relays communication from entry team to HSO and IC
- Reports to HSO
- Briefed by HSO as to assignments of entry teams
- Organizies and assigns all persons designanted tot eh entry sector
- oversees the recon team, entry team, backup team and RIT
- Responsible for the overall tasks of those assigned to enter the HOT zone
- Recommends actions to be taken by the entry teams to mitigate the situation
- Tracks time on air for entry teams
- Maintains a log for all personnel assigned to the entry sector
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Decon Officer- shall be responsible for (9)
- reports to the HSO
- Briefed by the HSO as to the assignments of the entry teams
- organizes and assigns all persons designated to the decon sector
- selection of decontamination level
- the decontamination area is properly prepared
- Ensuring Decon is properly preformed
- ensuring doffing of PPE
- ensure proper handling of all contaminated equipment and clothing
- maintains communications with the safety, entry and HSO
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Safety Officer-` shall be responsible for (8)
- reports to the HSO
- ensures zones are established and communicated to on scene personnel
- ensures zones are marked and guarded as required (peel regional police may be utilized)
- briefed by the HSO as to assignments of all sectors
- ensures identification and analysis of products of involved has been completed and communicated to the HSO
- Ensures a hazard risk analysis has been completed
- maintains communications with entry, decon, and HSO
- Overall scene safety
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Research and Information sector- shall be responsible for (2)
- conducting any research required
- Coordinate with 3rd party’s (Canutech, etc)
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Other considerations- Personnel shall not
eat,drink,smoke, chew gum, or void in areas that may be contaminated
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Other considerations- Personnel who have potentially been exposed to a hazmat shall not
eat, drink, smoke,or void until after decontaminating
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Other considerations- Personnel and/or apparatus will be
Out of service, until the HSO and the IC are satisfied that a thorough decon has taken place
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Other considerations- consult chemical specialists and/or subject matter experts
to determine if decontamination clean up procedures are adequate
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Other considerations- All waste material are to be
captured in an over pack drum, sealed and left on scene for a third party vendor clean up crew`
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Other considerations- All equipment and PPE will be washed and dried in a well ventilated area before going back into service. personnel washing the equipment
shall wear PPE. if a greater level of protection is required the equipment shall not be brought into a station
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Other considerations- bunker gear exposed to contaminants shall be
handled as outlines in SOG 26-04
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Other considerations- If Cleanup procedures are not considered effective
clothing and equipment must be treated as still contaminated
