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What is a Hazardous Material?

1. Hazardous materials are in containers




2. Something goes wrong




3. Harm comes to the things it touches

BLEVE

Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion

United Nations 9 Classes of Hazardous Materials

Class 1: Explosives


Class 2: Gases


Class 3: Flammable Liquids


Class 4: Flammable Solids


Class 5: Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides


Class 6: Poisonous, Harmful & Infectious Substances


Class 7: Radioactive Materials


Class 8: Corrosive Materials


Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous

Role of First Responder

  1. Protect yourself
  2. Identify the problem
  3. Identify the material name if you can
  4. Determine the hazards
  5. Evacuate and secure the area
  6. Set up communications

Unknown substance

Guide 111 Mixed load / Unidentified Cargo