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What are the initial actions to consider at Hazmat incidents??? |
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Public safety (shelter in place or evacuate) Life preservation (emergency rescue and first aid) Emergency decontamination Fire suppression Prevent ignition Prevent spread of hazmat Prevent violent, explosive or other hazardous reactions Prevent damage to the environment Preserve crime scene evidence list |
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List the responsibilities of an IC when responding to a Hazmat Incident. |
SISIMRD Safe Approach Incident Control Scene Security Identify Hazardous materials Manage Information Render Safe Decontamination |
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What is a minor incident when relating to a hazmat incident? |
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A small quantity of fuel, LPG or CNG from a vehicle or small portable container A small spill of a known domestic chemical in a residential premise including sheds and garages An odour of gas or a minor leak in a residential premise A spillage of a known material confirmed to be non-hazardous that doesn’t present an environmental problem |
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What are the 4 levels of chemical protective clothing (CPC)? |
LEVEL A - gas tight suit with SCBA
LEVEL B - splash suit with SCBA
LEVEL C - splash suit with PAPR
LEVEL D (for emergency rescue) - level 2 PPE , SCBA and PVC gloves |
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Name indicators of a potential clandestine drug laboratory: |
UGHVMU - UNUSUAL odours like ether, acetic acid (vinegar), ammonia, solvents and odours of urea - GLASSWARE that is normally associated with school or industrial laboratories, such as flasks, beakers, flasks with vacuum ports, glass cooling towers and funnels - HEATING elements, hot plates or heating mantles - VACUUM pumps, plastic or rubber tubing - MARKED and unmarked chemical containers of various sizes - UNUSUAL chemical wastes or evidence of waste dumping such as dead or dying vegetation, stained ground and drains |
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Describe the initial Hazmat entry techniques by crews conducting atmospheric monitoring... |
3333CC 3 IN A CREW 3 HEIGHTS (ground / hip / above head) 3 SECONDS minimum at each height 3 METRES each time CREWS to mark where first readings occur and relay to I/C CREWS to relay any atmospheric monitoring changes to the I/C |
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What does CBRNE stand for? |
Chemical Biological Radioactive Nuclear Devices Explosive Devices |
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Describe the CAP (cylinder assessment process) |
- Apply cooling water for 1 hr - stop water after 1hr - observe for any violent steaming or rapid drying out of the cylinder surface (if YES then cool water for another hour) (If NO then CAP - below) - monitor cylinder with TIC and record temperature - leave cooling water off for 15mins - apply momentary spray of water to cylinder then shut off Repeat 4 times for a total of 1hr |
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Describe the Aide Memoire for a Hazmat Incident |
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SACCWEEUR - Safe approach, upwind / uphill, maintain safe distance - Assume worst case scenario (HC 4WE) - Consider weather, topography, water supply - Consult DGIERG - Where possible, initiate atmospheric monitoring to ensure appliance is positioned in safe atmosphere - Establish an initial isolation zone - Evacuate non essential personnel and clear areas down wind - Upgrade level of response if necessary - Request technical or specialist advice/equipment required for the incident
INITIAL ACTIONS PRFPP - Protect life (rescue and provide medical aid) - Rescue personnel to use adequate PPE - Fire suppression - Prevent ignition and spread - Prevent violent, explosive or other hazardous reactions
INCIDENT CONTROL CANCED - Confirm Hazmat with Commcen - Advice from DGIERG, chemdata, other chemical databases, SDS and specialist advisors - Notify local wind direction, safe route for responders, location of staging area - Consider public safety measures (public information, warnings to the community, shelter in place or evacuate) - Establish a Hazmat Management Team (HMT) at all second alarm Hazmat incidents and above, which may consist of 206 crew, on call CBR/Hazmat Officer, TAC and other specialist advisors - Designate a Decon Officer and crew to set up an appropriate decon zone and to coordinate decon operations
ESTABLISH CONTROL ZONES - Establish and mark the perimeter of the hot zone - Establish a decontamination zone in the warm zone - Establish and mark the perimeter of the warm zone - Establish and control the perimeter of the cold zone
ID HAZMATS PCU - Protect emergency workers, minimum level B CPC unless SDS, chemdata, DGIERG, or specialist advice specifies another level - Consider the use of appropriate detection/monitoring equipment - Use HAZMAT action guid SP50, EIPs, SDS, manifests and management/workers from site
ASSESS POTENTIAL HARM AND MINIMISE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION WICND - With positive ID, perform informed actions for specific hazards - Isolate source of supply/quantity of product - Contain spill, leak, contaminant or extinguishing medium (where appropriate) - Neutralise or disperse spill, leak, contaminant and or extinguish the fire - Do not wash away any Hazmat unless a specialist advisor has approved this action
RENDER SAFE AND DISPOSAL CMSCC - Carry out control measures and normalise the situation - Monitor the remaining levels of hazmats and test for hazardous build ups etc - Safely secure/package hazmats for transportation and/or disposal - Consider temporary secure storage if the hazmats cannot be immediately transported to final disposal - Complete a Site Handover Form (SP 171) |
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In a fire situation, what are 4 considerations tell an IC a cylinder is no longer at risk of failure and a 200m isolation zone is no longer required? |
FALC F - The fire in the area of the cylinder(s) has been extinguished A - the cylinder(s) are definitely not acetylene L - all of the cylinder(s) present have been located C - the cylinder(s) involved are receiving direct cooling |
