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SOGs-24-Hazardous Materials Flashcards

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What is the definition of hazardous materials?

A

Chemicals or physical agents regulated under the provisions of the WHMIS and the transportation of dangerous goods and regulations legislation

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What should be done upon recognition of an unexpected hazardous materials incident?

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Leave the immediate area

Initiate a hazmat response Conduct a hazard/risk analysis

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What kind of approach and placement of apparatus should be followed at at hazmat incident?

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Approach from an upwind, uphill direction

Initially place apparatus beyond evacuation distance as stated in the ERG

Placement of the apparatus should be off the property of the incident and also restrict access of vehicles onto the property

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What is the exception for placement of apparatus off property at a hazardous materials incident?

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When the building is exceptionally large or setback from the road

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What will FC direct a company representative to do at a hazmat incident?

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Bring any necessary information and meet the first arriving apparatus

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Where will all responding outside agencies be directed to and who will direct them at a hazardous materials incident?

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Directed to the warm zone

Direction from the IC or an appointed sector officer

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What should the first arriving apparatus attempt to do at a hazardous materials incident?

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Determine hot warm cold zones
Attempt to remove civilians Control access of hot,warm zones
Gather information
Use experience of employees
Isolate and/or evacuate the scene
IC to undertake hazard risk analysis for rescue
Establish initial D con area
Request assistance beyond usual scope
Relay pertinent information ASAP
Assist hazmat team after arrival
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What information should be gathered by the first responding apparatus at a hazardous materials incident?

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Hazmat involved
The casualties are injured persons
Actions already taken

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If a rescue into the hot zone at a hazardous materials incident is required what questions must the IC consider in a hazard/risk analysis?

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How great is the risk?

How long will the rescue take?

What are the patients chances of survival if a rescue is attempted?

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Who could provide additional assistance at a hazardous materials incident?

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Company representatives
Region of Peel spill control
Ministry of the Environment
CANUTEC

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What positions does an IC need to designate at a hazardous materials incident?

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Hazmat sector officer
Entry officer
Decon officer
Safety officer

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If possible at a hazardous materials incident who should the IC designate for hazmat sector officer entry officer Decon officer and safety officer?

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Hazmat technician

Senior team member

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What can the IC have police assist with a hazardous materials incident?

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Evacuation plans and perimeters

Setting up isolation procedures

Informing evacuees of the probable stay away time

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What factors will the IC use to determine the order for evacuations according to the ERG at a hazardous materials incident?

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Wind
Lay of the land
Flow of streams
Etc.

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Who’s responsibility is it to provide cleanup at a hazardous materials incident?

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The person/company who had control of the hazmat prior to its release

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If BFES does not complete the cleanup at a hazardous materials incident what does the IC need to ensure happens?

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The cleanup responsibility is transferred to a competent agency

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What are some agencies that would be considered a competent agency for cleaning up at a hazardous materials incident?

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Region of Peel spill control Ministry of the Environment

a cleanup company/company rep

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What is done with all waste products like spilled hazardous materials Decon water etc. at the completion of a hazardous materials incident?

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Disposed of according to peel environment control

Ministry of the environment direction

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What are the responsibilities of the HSO at a hazardous materials incident?

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Remove nonessential personnel from danger

Appoint research and information sector

Advise if protection in place is reasonable

Monitor size/location of the hot warm cold zones

Determine actions to stabilize the hazmat

Designate an entry team and backup team

Advise IC of conditions and ops in hot zone

Ensure proper operation of decon area

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If a hazardous material cannot be identified what course of action should be taken?

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Treat it as a worst-case scenario

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When determining hazards and risks at a hazardous materials incident what factors should be considered?

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The hazardous nature of the materials including toxicity flammability and reactivity

The quantity of the hazmat

The containment system and type of stress applied to the container

The level of available resources

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What will the HSO ensure prior to hazmat personnel entering the hot zone?

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The entry officer is prepared

The deacon officer is prepared

The safety officer has been briefed and consulted

A medical sector has been established or paramedics are on scene

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What are the responsibilities of a safety officer at a hazardous materials incident?

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Reports to the HSO
Ensures zones are established
Ensure zones are marked and guarded (may use PRP)
Briefed by HSO of assignments of all sectors
Ensures ID and analysis of products has been completed and communicated to the HSO
Ensure a hazard risk/analysis has been done
Maintain communication with Entry Decon and HSO
Overall scene safety

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What are the roles and responsibilities of the research and information sector at a hazardous materials incident?

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Conducting any research required

Coordinating with third parties

25
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What is to be done with all waste materials once cleanup is done at a hazardous materials incident?

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Leave captured in an over-pack drum, sealed and left on scene for third-party vendor cleanup crews

26
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What are personnel not supposed to do in areas that may be contaminated or before being decontaminated and hazardous material incident?

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Eat
Drink
Smoke
Chew gum
Void
27
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What determines when personal and/or apparatus are returned to service at a hazardous materials incident?

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The HSO and the IC are satisfied a thorough decontamination has taken place

28
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What needs to be done with all the equipment and PPE that comes back from a hazardous materials incident?

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Washed and dried in a well ventilated area before going back into service
Personnel washing equipment will wear PPE

29
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If cleanup procedures are not considered effective how must clothing and equipment be treated?

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Treated as still contaminated

30
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What is the definition of emergency/gross decontamination?

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The rapid removal of potentially harmful substances from responders or civilians. Usually in the case of removing a person from an IDLH environment before transport by paramedics

31
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What is the definition of mass decontamination?

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Process of decontaminating large populations that have been potentially exposed to harmful substances

32
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What is the definition of technical decontamination?

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A means of thoroughly decontaminated firefighters and members of allied agencies at a hazardous materials incident

33
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What needs to be chosen before personnel remove PPE for an emergency/gross decon and what must remain on until the process is complete?

A

The method of Decon

SCBA must remain on

34
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What PPE must be worn by personnel handling removing and packaging of soiled equipment and/or clothing?

A

Respiratory protection

Double gloves

35
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In the case of a structure fire with minimal soil in a bunker gear what may be set up in the warm zone outside the involved structure to expedite the offgassing of the products of combustion? What also needs to be considered?

A

Positive pressure fans. Consideration should be given to the direction of the wind and to where the contaminants may blow

36
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In the event of substantial soiling of bunker gear during an emergency incident how is Decon performed?

A

A 45 mm hand line on low pressure, wide fog

If possible do on a grassy area to avoid runoff into storm sewers

37
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After contaminants have been removed from a firefighters gear what steps will be taken?

A

Removal of SCBA and PPE in the warm zone

Bag all PPE and send it for special cleaning

Personnel proceed to the cold zone

Upon return to station shower and put on a clean uniform

38
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When could a mass decontamination set up be ordered?

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The recognition of any incident involving a large number of people that have been potentially exposed to harmful substances

39
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Who must be involved in the set up of mass decontamination?

A

PRP
EMS
Members of BFES hazmat team

40
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What needs to be considered as a result of a mass decontamination?

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Protect the privacy/dignity of affected public

Use an aerial as a Decon shower

41
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Who should be consulted to conduct a mass decontamination?

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Hazmat technician

Senior team member

42
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When may the set up and use of technical decontamination procedures be required?

A

At a large scale hazardous materials incident

43
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Once it has been determined that hazardous materials are present and involved or likely to become involved in a fire what information should the first arriving personnel gather?

A

Hazardous materials involved
Chemical names
Quantities
Containment systems

44
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What questions should be asked when performing a hazard risk assessment at a hazardous materials fire?

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Is there a potential that the hazardous material may react explosively?

Are there hazardous materials that may spontaneously polymerize?

Is there a potential that containment systems may explode (BLEVE) due to overpressurization?

Is there a potential that personnel may contact hazardous materials that are toxic or corrosive particularly through the skin?

Are there hazardous materials present that react energetically with water air or other contaminants?

If so, are they involved with the fire or likely to become involved with the fire

45
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At a hazardous materials fire what needs to be done before entering the hot zone?

A

Perform a hazard/risk assessment

46
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What extinguishing agents are preferable when hazardous materials are involved in a fire?

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Dry chemical and/or CO2 extinguishers

47
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What needs to be established if the hazmat team has not arrived before entry is made?

A

A Decon area in a suitable location and where runoff can be controlled

48
Q

Who determines courses of action if initial extinguishment efforts are unsuccessful at a hazardous materials fire?

A

IC
Industry representative
Region of Peel spills control
Ministry of the Environment

49
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What action may be decided upon if initial extinguishment efforts are unsuccessful at a hazardous materials fire?

A

Cease extinguishment efforts Allowing the hazmats to burn freely
Protect exposures where this does not add to contaminated runoff

50
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What are the hazmat team responsibilities at a hazardous materials fire?

A

Evaluate the hazmat involved and conduct a hazard risk assessment

Evaluate and reestablish zones if required

Evaluate and make recommendations regarding PPE required

Assess personnel and civilians to determine whether Decon and or medical treatment is required

Set up and perform decon as required

Evaluate, make recommendations and assist with control of runoff

Provide additional manpower for firefighting

Regularly evaluate persons exposed to contaminants for symptoms particular to the chemicals involved

Conduct air monitoring as required

51
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After a hazardous materials fire is extinguished what is the scene still considered to be?

A

Hazmat incident

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