SOG HAZ MAT 002 Haz Mat RESPONSE PLAN Flashcards by Matthew Demar

Who may be called upon to assist in Haz-Mat incidents when incidents extend upon available resources

State, federal and private agencies

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What is the initial response to a haz-mat incident?

1st due Engine

Squad 1 with haz-mat 1

Battalion Chief

Car 39

Car 36

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What are agencies that potentially need to be notified when a haz-mat has been released?

DEEP

NHPD

US Coast Guard

CSP

New Haven Health Dept

Water pollution control authority

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What is the 8 step process?

Site Control

Identification

Risk assessment

Evaluation of PPE
Information resource coordination (research)

Product containment, confinement and control

Decontamination

Termination

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Site control involves what 2 major activities?

Physical arrangement and control of the work areas

The removal of contaminants from people and equipment

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When will federal agents respond to a haz-mat scene dictated by Presidential Decision Directive 39?

When acts of terror are suspected

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The ID of hazardous materials involves tactics that assist in what?

Identifying, confirming and obtaining information about the product involved in the incident

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The most basic identification involves 6 clues to the presence of haz-mat. What are they?

Occupancy and location

Container shape and size

Colors and markings

Shipping papers

Placards and labels

Senses

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During the investigation of identifying hazardous materials, haz-mat technicians will examine the site for what?

Flammability

Corrosivity

Oxidizing ability

Radioactivity

Toxicity

Possible oxygen concentration

WMD

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During a risk evaluation, what must the first arriving company do to prevent becoming contaminated?

Evaluate the environment

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What types of PPE can haz-mat operational certified members wear?

B,C,D level

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What rule shall be followed when members in CPC and SCBA are operating?

2-in-2-out

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What are the types of respiratory protection that can be utilized?

SCBA

Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA)

PAPR

APR

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What are the 7 steps used to decide on actions necessary to mitigate haz-mat incidents?

Gather information

Estimate Potential Cause and harm

Determine appropriate strategic goals

Assess tactical options and resources

Implement a plan of action

Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan

Review the process

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Who is charged with overall command at the scene of a haz-mat?

The senior fire official

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ICS implemented for a haz mat must include what components?

Command

Safety

Operations

Planning

Logistics

Finance/Administration (if required)

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What is one of the IC’s 1st priorities?

To adopt strategic and tactical goals

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What are examples of common strategic goals?

Rescue

Spill confinement

Spill containment

Fire control and recovery

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What are tactics?

Specific objectives used to achieve strategic goals

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What can tactical objectives include?

Containment

Neutralization

plugging/patching

Vapor suppression

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What 3 distinct operational modes can haz-mat strategic goals and tactical objectives be implemented from?

Offensive

Defensive

Non-interventional

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What does offensive ops for haz-mat include?

Aggressive spill, leak and fire control measures

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What does offensive ops increase?

Risk to personnel

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What are some actions taken during a defensive mode?

Diverting

Berming

Directing efforts into minimizing overall effect of hazardous product

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What is the nonintervention mode?

Taking no actions other than isolating the area

What principle is the nonintervention mode based on?

Risk vs gain

What are members of the department’s haz-mat response team trained to?

Conn-OSHAs regulations

Offensive and defensive control measures to be implemented by the departments response team include?

Isolating the immediate area, establishing a command post and site safety plan Notification to dispatch for additional resources Initiate basic hazard and risk assessment-ppe/material ID Understand and comply with decon

If the incident is beyond the capabilities of the department, what will the ICS be expanded to include?

Regional haz-mat teams with more specialized skills/equipment

What responsibility is shared by the first due company and the IC?

Communicating on scene information to the dispatch center

What is decon?

The process of making personnel, equipment and supplies safe by reducing the levels of toxic or otherwise harmful substances

The extent of decon depends on what?

Nature and physical state of the material Level of contamination Health hazards Exposure and illness/injuries sustained by victims

What is the objective of decon?

To reduce contamination to a level “as low as reasonably achievable” ALARA

What are the 2 basic categories decon can be divided into?

Physical and chemical

What are physical methods of removing substances?

Dilution Brushing/scraping absorption/adsorption Heating and freezing blowing/vaccuming Isolation and disposal

What are some examples of chemical decon?

Chemical degradation Neutralization Solidification Disinfecting or sterilization

Where should the decon sector be located?

Contamination reduction zone

What type of decon can initially be set up based on the substance and urgency?

Gross decon or multi-step decon Wet or dry decon

Members assigned to decon must be trained to at least which level?

Operations level

What level of PPE must members conducting decon be wearing?

1 level below entry team

What should be clearly identified in the decon area?

Entry point with emergency gross decon Tools and equipment drop Technical decon wet/dry SCBA removal CPC removal and isolation area

What radio channels may be used in large scale incidents?

CT ITAC/ICALL frequencies NHASH team UHF channels

What signals are the exception for using plain language?

Signal 1 Bomb threat Signal 2 Biological agent Signal 3 Chemical agent

What is the primary role of EMS at haz-mat calls?

Pre and post medical monitoring Pre-hospital EMS treatment to ill/injured victims of exposure

What establishes a physical baseline for haz-mat techs who will don PPE

Pre and post medical monitoring

If heat stress or chemical exposure has altered a member’s physical and mental ability, what must occur?

All members shall immediately withdraw from the exclusionary zone and return to decon

What is termination?

Final steps taken by response personnel immediately prior to departing an incident scene

Which groups may information be funnelled to beside responders on scene?

Investigators Contractors Health officials Public

What should the termination process include?

Debriefing Post-incident analysis

When should a debriefing occur?

Immediately following the incident

What is a post-incident analysis?

Reconstruction of the incident to establish a global view and explains from the participants level, the series of events that took place.

What is the solution to be used for cleaning equipment?

soap/water and a 0.5% hypochlorite solution

What is anthrax and how does it enter the body?

Bacteria. Skin, inhalation and/or ingestion

What can prevent anthrax entry into the body?

Aggressive personal hygiene

What is the chemical name for mercury?

What is the UN number for mercury?

UN 2809

What is mercury state of matter at room temperature?

Liquid

When does Mercury vaporize?

59 degree F

What is the health concern of vaporized mercury?

Inhalation hazard

What are the devices in which mercury is common?

Thermometers, barometers, blood pressure devices

In CT, who must mercury spills be reported to?

DEEP

How can mercury enter the body?

Inhalation, Skin contact and ingestion

What is the permissible exposure limit of mercury?

0.05% mg/cubic meter of air (m3)

What are the signs of mercury inhalation?

Acute bronchitis and pneumonia. Dyspnea, cough, chest pain and tightness in chest

Mercury can remain intact on skin for several hours, causing ingestion potential. What are signs/symptoms?

Headache, irritability, neurobehavioral changes, fatigue, muscle weakness, tremors

Members trained to the Operations level can respond and mitigate the following:

A leaking 20 lb propane cylinder Incidental spills from auto gas tanks Minor leaks from diesel saddle tanks Minor leaks from heating fuel tanks

How does OSHA define haz-mat operational level responders?

Trained to respond and act in a defensive mode without trying to stop the release

How many sources of information must be obtained during a mercury spill?

3 sources of info

What is the ERG guide number used for mercury spills?

Guide number 172

What should be done in the area of a mercury spill?

Attempt to increase ventilation

How can HVAC systems be used during a mercury spill?

Keep the ambient temperature below 59 degree F

What should be used if rescue is required in a mercury spill scenario?

Full PPE and SCBA and immediate decon