hazmat olr review

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DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICESHazardous Materials Training Division

Operations LevelOperations LevelResponder ReviewResponder Review

Special Hazards Training BranchSpecial Hazards Training BranchMassachusetts Firefighting AcademyMassachusetts Firefighting Academy

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Carbon Monoxide +Carbon Monoxide +Hydrogen Chloride +Hydrogen Chloride +Hydrogen Cyanide +Hydrogen Cyanide +

Phosgene +Phosgene +Ammonia +Ammonia +Chlorine =Chlorine =

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Residential Building FireResidential Building Fire

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UN 1193 MEKUN 1193 MEK

SPCSPCOROR

CPC ?CPC ?

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THERMALTHERMALPROTECTIONPROTECTION LIMITEDLIMITED

TO NO CHEMICALTO NO CHEMICALPROTECTIONPROTECTION

NO THERMALNO THERMALPROTECTION BUTPROTECTION BUT

VAPOR/LIQUIDVAPOR/LIQUIDPROTECTIONPROTECTION

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Hazard & Risk AssessmentHazard & Risk Assessment

RescueRescue -- Is the First Tactical PriorityIs the First Tactical Priorityconsidered during a hazmat incidentconsidered during a hazmat incident

Line of sight rescueLine of sight rescueTier II/III, SPC, SCBA,Tier II/III, SPC, SCBA,Vapor Control/Vapor Control/Emergency Decon LineEmergency Decon LineKeep Me Safe DetectionKeep Me Safe Detection

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Just what are we looking for ?Just what are we looking for ? Clues Clues

What you hear (dispatch) ?What you hear (dispatch) ?What you see (windshield) ?What you see (windshield) ?

What you hear (bystanders)?What you hear (bystanders)?

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Just what are we looking for ?Just what are we looking for ?Clues: Clues:

TransportationTransportation ERGERG

NIOSHNIOSHPlacards/PapersPlacards/Papers

Fixed FacilityFixed Facility NFPA 704NFPA 704NIOSHNIOSHMSDS/SDSMSDS/SDS

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FIRST DUEFIRST DUE referencesreferencesHazard & Risk AssessmentHazard & Risk Assessment

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Hazard & Risk AssessmentHazard & Risk AssessmentKeepKeep EmEm Safe DetectionSafe Detection

O2/CO/LEL/HCNO2/CO/LEL/HCN RadRad HeatHeat

pHpH M8/M9M8/M9

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WHAT IS YOUR MISSION ?WHAT IS YOUR MISSION ?

Rescue:Rescue: Line of SightLine of SightKEEP OUT OF PRODUCT !!KEEP OUT OF PRODUCT !!

Body Recovery:Body Recovery: No Rush No Rush Plumbing or Product Control:Plumbing or Product Control: No Rush No Rush Crime Scene:Crime Scene: No Rush No Rush Environmental:Environmental: No Rush No Rush

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YOUR OPTIONS: YOUR OPTIONS:

Life HazardsLife Hazards -- Call a HM Tier II/IIICall a HM Tier II/IIIHazard & Risk AssessmentHazard & Risk Assessment

GO or NO GOGO or NO GO

Initial EvacuationInitial EvacuationSolid = 75Solid = 75

Liquid = 150Liquid = 150

Gas = 300Gas = 300

DefensiveDefensive -- KEEP OUT OF PRODUCT KEEP OUT OF PRODUCT

KEEP OUT OF PRODUCT KEEP OUT OF PRODUCT

Establish Control ZonesEstablish Control Zones

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WHATEVER ACTION YOU TAKE, JUSTWHATEVER ACTION YOU TAKE, JUSTDONDON T POSE FOR HOLY PICTUREST POSE FOR HOLY PICTURES

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Haz Haz - - Mat Definit ion Mat Definit ion Material that poses an unreasonableMaterial that poses an unreasonablerisk to the health and safety ofrisk to the health and safety ofoperating emergency personnel, theoperating emergency personnel, the

public, and or the environment if it ispublic, and or the environment if it isnot properly controlled duringnot properly controlled duringhandling, storage, manufacture,handling, storage, manufacture,processing, packaging, use andprocessing, packaging, use anddisposal or transportationdisposal or transportation

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Hazardous occupancies should be identifiedHazardous occupancies should be identifiedduring Preduring Pre --Incident PlanningIncident Planning

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Using senses of smell, touch or taste isUsing senses of smell, touch or taste isunsafeunsafe !!

GoodGood

Not GoodNot Good

Sight and hearingSight and hearingare the onlyare the onlysenses used !senses used !

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Hazardous Materials can be foundHazardous Materials can be foundanywhere including:anywhere including:

Private homes;Private homes;Doctor Doctor s offices;s offices;Hardware Stores;Hardware Stores;Supermarkets;Supermarkets;Fire Stations;Fire Stations;And So On !And So On ! It isIt isnot just chemicalnot just chemicalfacilities, trains,facilities, trains,trucks, etctrucks, etc ....

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Hazmat incidents are more complexHazmat incidents are more complexthan other types of emergenciesthan other types of emergencies

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SHELTER IN PLACE (S.I.P.)SHELTER IN PLACE (S.I.P.)

People inside a building should remainPeople inside a building should remaininside until the danger passesinside until the danger passes

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SHELTER IN PLACE (S.I.P.)SHELTER IN PLACE (S.I.P.)

Close all windows, doorsClose all windows, doorsMonitor local TV and radioMonitor local TV and radioReverse EReverse E --911911

Shut down the HVAC SystemShut down the HVAC System

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EvacuateEvacuate

Moving people threatened to a safe areaMoving people threatened to a safe area

One Factor that changes evacuation,One Factor that changes evacuation,wind directionwind direction

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Evacuate or SIP or BothEvacuate or SIP or Both

No preferred methodNo preferred method

Not an easy decisionNot an easy decision

Risk Based ResponseRisk Based Response

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IsolateIsolate -- Keep people not directlyKeep people not directlyinvolved away from the incidentinvolved away from the incident

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The APIE ProcessThe APIE Process

RISK BASED RESPONSE FRAMEWORKRISK BASED RESPONSE FRAMEWORK

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VERIFY & QUESTIONVERIFY & QUESTION

Fire Alarm/Dispatch InformationFire Alarm/Dispatch Information

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Building/Facility IncidentBuilding/Facility IncidentExact location of the BUILDING/PLANTExact location of the BUILDING/PLANT

Inside or Outside of a buildingInside or Outside of a buildingCommercial/Residential or MixedCommercial/Residential or MixedUseUse

Building Markings (NFPA 704)Building Markings (NFPA 704)

Type of BusinessType of Business

PrePre --Incident Plans/MSDS AvailableIncident Plans/MSDS Available

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Control Centers ResponsibilityControl Centers Responsibility

CLUES ?CLUES ?

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CLUES ?CLUES ?

Building/Facility IncidentBuilding/Facility Incident

PrePre --Incident PlansIncident Plans ResourcesResources

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CLUES ? What wouldWhat would

happen if thehappen if thePatr iots hi t thePatr iots hi t thefield without af ield withou t agame p lan? game p lan?

WhatWhat s Thes TheGame Plan?Game Plan?

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PROBLEMPROBLEMContainer TypeContainer Type

How much material is involved ?How much material is involved ?SpillSpillLeakLeakReleaseRelease

Explosive Devices?Explosive Devices?Suspicious PackagesSuspicious Packages

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Exact location of the HIGHWAY incidentExact location of the HIGHWAY incident

Direction of TravelDirection of Travel --NB/SB/EB/WBNB/SB/EB/WB

Type of VehicleType of Vehiclecar/van/suvcar/van/suvfreight truckfreight trucktanker trucktanker truck

DOT Placards & MarkingsDOT Placards & MarkingsShipping Papers AvailableShipping Papers Available

HIGHWAY INCIDENTHIGHWAY INCIDENT

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PROBLEMPROBLEMContainer TypeContainer Type

How much material is involved ?How much material is involved ?SpillSpillLeakLeakReleaseRelease

SolidSolid --LiquidLiquid --Gas ?Gas ?

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CLUES CLUES ! ! Highway/Railroad/WaterwayHighway/Railroad/Waterway

Vehicle Type;Vehicle Type;

Tanker TruckTanker TruckFreight TruckFreight TruckRailcar Railcar VesselVessel

Vehicle markings or PlacardsVehicle markings or Placards

Shipping Papers AvailableShipping Papers Available

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CLUESCLUESCLUESCLUES

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NOT SO OBVIOUS CLUESNOT SO OBVIOUS CLUES

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CLUESCLUES

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NOT SO OBVIOUS CLUESNOT SO OBVIOUS CLUESWhat is it? Butylated HydroxytouleneWhat is it? Butylated Hydroxytoulene

Major Uses: FOOD ADDITIVEMajor Uses: FOOD ADDITIVEIts also put in the cardboard of cereal andIts also put in the cardboard of cereal andmacaroni boxes as a preservativemacaroni boxes as a preservative

What is it used for?:What is it used for?:AnAn antianti --oxidant in embalming fluidoxidant in embalming fluidWhat does it do to you? BHT dust is irritating ifWhat does it do to you? BHT dust is irritating ifin contact with the eyes, nose or throatin contact with the eyes, nose or throat

Just because i t has aJust becau se it has a scary name scary name doesn ' t mean i t ' s a l l that bad.doesn ' t mean i t ' s a l l that bad.

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TRANSPORTATION INCIDENTTRANSPORTATION INCIDENT

Exact locationExact location

SUBWAYSUBWAY

AMTRAKAMTRAK

AIRPORT TERMINALAIRPORT TERMINAL

SEAPORT TERMINALSEAPORT TERMINALWHARF/PIER/DOCKWHARF/PIER/DOCK

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PROBLEMPROBLEM

AccidentsAccidents

Explosive Devices ?Explosive Devices ?

Secondary DevicesSecondary DevicesSuspicious PackagesSuspicious Packages

Biohazard ReleaseBiohazard ReleaseChemical ReleaseChemical Release

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CLUESCLUES

Multiple victimsMultiple victims

Signs & SymptomsSigns & Symptoms(SLUDGEM)(SLUDGEM)

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MINOR EVENT OR MCIMINOR EVENT OR MCIWhat happened ?What happened ?

Injuries ?Injuries ?How Many ?How Many ?Trauma/BlastTrauma/BlastInjuriesInjuries

NonNon --TraumaTrauma

CBRN/Chemical/CBRN/Chemical/Bio/Delayed/Bio/Delayed/Radiation/Nuclear Radiation/Nuclear

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GEOGRAPHY/TOPOGRAPHYGEOGRAPHY/TOPOGRAPHY

Area GeographyArea Geography

Densely populatedDensely populatedRuralRuralLowLow --lying arealying areaWaterwaysWaterways

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HowHow s The Weather ?s The Weather ?VERIFY !VERIFY !

Weather Weather Current/ChangeCurrent/Change

Wind speed &Wind speed &directiondirection Wind out of the __ Wind out of the __

or or

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Heat Index ChartHeat Index Chart

TemperatureTemperature

Heat/Cold IndexHeat/Cold Index

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SOLID/LIQUID/GASWhat is the material ?What is the material ?

Physical Properties MP,Physical Properties MP, FrzFrz P, MW/SG, VDP, MW/SG, VDFP, IT, LEL & UELFP, IT, LEL & UEL

RememberRememberthe NIOSHthe NIOSH

Book ?Book ?

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LIGHTER THAN AIR GASLIGHTER THAN AIR GASHAHAHAHA --MICEMICE 44 --H MEDIC ANNAH MEDIC ANNA

HHydrogenydrogen HHydrogenydrogenAAmmoniammonia HHeliumeliumHHeliumelium HHydrogenydrogen CyanideCyanideAAcetylenecetylene HHydrogenydrogen FluorideFluorideMMethaneethane MMethaneethaneIIlluminatinglluminating GasesGases EEthylenethyleneCCarbonarbon MonoxideMonoxide DDiboraneiboraneEEthylenethylene IIlluminatinglluminating GasesGases

CCarbonarbon MonoxideMonoxideAAcetylenecetyleneNNeoneonNNitrogenitrogenAAmmoniammonia

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An ExampleAn Example

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CALCIUM CARBIDE + H20 ACETYLENE GASCALCIUM CARBIDE + H20 ACETYLENE GAS

METHANE & PROPANE THERMAL CRACKINGMETHANE & PROPANE THERMAL CRACKING

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Various acetylene low pressure cylindersVarious acetylene low pressure cylinders15 psi Storage Pressure 250#15 psi Storage Pressure 250#

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Flame TemperatureFlame Temperature

4217 in air 4217 in air

5710 in oxygen5710 in oxygen

MW: 26MW: 26

FP:FP:

IP: 11.40IP: 11.40RGasDRGasD : 0.91: 0.91

VP: 44.2VP: 44.2 atmatm

UEL: 100%UEL: 100%

LEL: 2.5LEL: 2.5

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Calcium silicateCalcium silicate --sand lime andsand lime and

asbestoesasbestoes

Filler Looks solidFiller Looks solidbut actually is 92%but actually is 92%NothingNothing

Prevents pockets ofPrevents pockets offree acetylenefree acetylene

Cylinder is filledCylinder is filledwith acetone beforewith acetone beforeacetylene is pumpedacetylene is pumpedinto it.into it.

Dissolved in acetoneDissolved in acetoneacetylene is stableacetylene is stable

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Acetone or DMFAcetone or DMF

Soft Plug meltsSoft Plug meltsat 212at 212 FF

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Decomposing acetyleneDecomposing acetyleneflame can propagateflame can propagateback into its cylinder.back into its cylinder.Fire may appear to beFire may appear to beout. Unless a cooling fogout. Unless a cooling fogstream is kept upon it, itstream is kept upon it, itwill probably explode.will probably explode.

Straight streams willStraight streams willknock unsecuredknock unsecuredcylinders over ! Use Fogcylinders over ! Use Fogstreamsstreams

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Acetylene IncidentAcetylene Incident

Why we donWhy we don t store Acetylenet store Acetylenein a closed up vehicle !in a closed up vehicle !

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Awareness Level PersonnelAwareness Level Personnel

Calling for help / making the appropriateCalling for help / making the appropriatenotificationsnotifications

Protect themselvesProtect themselves Isolate the areaIsolate the area Recognizing the presence of hazardousRecognizing the presence of hazardous

materialsmaterials Recognizing the need for additional resourcesRecognizing the need for additional resources

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RecognizeRecognize -- IdentifyIdentify -- IsolateIsolate

Defensive StrategiesDefensive Strategies

Product Control Measures:Product Control Measures:

Containment, ConfinementContainment, ConfinementDamming, Diking,Damming, Diking,Diversion and RetentionDiversion and Retention

Operations Level Responder Operations Level Responder

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DiversionDiversion -- the redirection ofthe redirection ofproduct away from an area.product away from an area.

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AbsorptionAbsorption Defensive, use of aDefensive, use of amaterial to soak up a spillmaterial to soak up a spill

Requires FFRequires FF s to be in closes to be in closeproximity to spillproximity to spill

Absorbent may react with hazardousAbsorbent may react with hazardoussubstancesubstance

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ConfinementConfinement method tomethod tokeep a material controlledkeep a material controlledin local areas; damming,in local areas; damming,diversion.diversion.

ContainmentContainment plugging,plugging,patching a container patching a container

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Vapor SuppressionVapor Suppression -- reduce the emissionreduce the emissionof vapors (foam)of vapors (foam)

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Vapor DispersionVapor Dispersion

Defensive strategiesDefensive strategies Fire Streams or Fans to reFire Streams or Fans to re --direct vapors awaydirect vapors away Not always a good idea with flammablesNot always a good idea with flammables Product does not need to be water Product does not need to be water --solublesoluble

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When assessing scene with aWhen assessing scene with avapor cloud:vapor cloud:

OLR personnelOLR personnel do notdo not enter the hotenter the hotzone (Exceptionzone (Exception the mission isthe mission isRESCUERESCUE ))

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HazHaz --Mat Technician Level..Mat Technician Level..Analyze a hazardous materials/WMDAnalyze a hazardous materials/WMDincident to determine the complexity of theincident to determine the complexity of theproblem and potential outcomes byproblem and potential outcomes bycompleting the following tasks:completing the following tasks:

Survey the hazardous materials/WMDSurvey the hazardous materials/WMDincident to identify special containersincident to identify special containersinvolved,involved,

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HazHaz --Mat Technician Level..Mat Technician Level..Identify or classify unknown materials, andIdentify or classify unknown materials, andverify the presence and concentrations ofverify the presence and concentrations ofhazardous materials/WMD through the usehazardous materials/WMD through the useof monitoring equipment.of monitoring equipment.

Collect and interpret hazard and responseCollect and interpret hazard and responseinformation from printed and technicalinformation from printed and technicalresources, computer databases, andresources, computer databases, andmonitoring equipment.monitoring equipment.

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Use of monitoring equipment inUse of monitoring equipment inan endangered area done by HMRTan endangered area done by HMRT

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Use CHEMTREC for product infoUse CHEMTREC for product info

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An agency to contact whenAn agency to contact whenattempting to collect informationattempting to collect informationduring a hazmat eventduring a hazmat event

11 --800800 --424424 --93009300

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Principal agency to providePrincipal agency to provideimmediate technical assistance toimmediate technical assistance toan emergency responder an emergency responder

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AdviseAdvise of the following:of the following:

Caller name and call back number Caller name and call back number Type of container or vehicleType of container or vehicleMaterial, shipper & manufacturer Material, shipper & manufacturer

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Provides:Provides:

Hazard information warningsHazard information warningsData basesData bases

Technical informationTechnical information

Does notDoes not provide advice on remediationprovide advice on remediationcontractorscontractors

NOTE: It is not mandatory for chemicalNOTE: It is not mandatory for chemicalmanufacturers and etc. to belong to thismanufacturers and etc. to belong to thisorganization. It is a service !!organization. It is a service !!

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Warm ZoneWarm Zone

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Emergency DeconEmergency Decon

Does not need to take placeDoes not need to take placein the decon corridor in the decon corridor

Removal of contaminationRemoval of contaminationof victims in need ofof victims in need ofmedical attentionmedical attention

Goal of is to quickly removeGoal of is to quickly removepossible contaminationpossible contamination

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Does not need formal decon areaDoes not need formal decon area

Provides only gross deconProvides only gross decon

Victim may still pose threat to secondaryVictim may still pose threat to secondarycontaminationcontamination

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Designed to remove contaminants thatDesigned to remove contaminants thatare an immediate threat to lifeare an immediate threat to life

RunRun --Off ControlOff Control -- try to divert to an area totry to divert to an area tobe handled later be handled later


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Being exposed to a hazardous materialBeing exposed to a hazardous materialdoes not mean you are contaminateddoes not mean you are contaminated

EXPOSED ?EXPOSED ?

CONTAMINATED ?CONTAMINATED ?

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Persons and Equipment contaminated without DeconPersons and Equipment contaminated without Deconwould likely result in secondary contamination (spread)would likely result in secondary contamination (spread)

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Expect contaminated equipment andExpect contaminated equipment andpersonnel when:personnel when:

Working in Hot ZoneWorking in Hot Zone

Working downwind and downhillWorking downwind and downhill

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Expect contaminated equipment andExpect contaminated equipment andpersonnel when:personnel when:

Parking apparatus downwindParking apparatus downwind

Working in the decon areaWorking in the decon area

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Best work uphill and upwindBest work uphill and upwind

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Hot/Exclusion ZoneHot/Exclusion Zone

Contamination has occurred or mayContamination has occurred or mayoccur and requires established entryoccur and requires established entryand exit control pointsand exit control points

Highest known hazardHighest known hazard

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Warm ZoneWarm Zone

Located just outside the Hot/ExclusionLocated just outside the Hot/ExclusionZoneZone

Includes the decon areaIncludes the decon area

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Cold ZoneCold Zone

Command Post and StagingCommand Post and Staging

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Warm ZoneWarm Zone

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NFPA 704 is the standard for identifyingNFPA 704 is the standard for identifyingchemical hazards at fixed facilitieschemical hazards at fixed facilities

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Engine 3 ArrivalEngine 3 Arrival

Use the NFPA 704 system to identifyUse the NFPA 704 system to identifyhealth, flammability, reactivity and specialhealth, flammability, reactivity and specialhazards of stored material in a facilityhazards of stored material in a facility

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Provides a general hazard andProvides a general hazard anddegree of severitydegree of severity

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Number 4 indicates aNumber 4 indicates asevere hazardsevere hazard

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Most dangerous chemicalsMost dangerous chemicalswould have 4would have 4 s in eachs in eachcategorycategory

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Red diamond indicates fireRed diamond indicates fire

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Blue diamond indicates healthBlue diamond indicates health

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Yellow diamond indicates reactivity Yellow diamond indicates reactivity

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White diamond indicates special hazardWhite diamond indicates special hazard

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White quadrant indicatesWhite quadrant indicates

special hazards:special hazards:

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Water reactive would beWater reactive would beindicated in the white quadrantindicated in the white quadrant

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NFPA 704 doesNFPA 704 does NOTNOT provideprovide

a chemical namea chemical name

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TheThe ERG is the reference bookERG is the reference bookcarriedcarried on all fire apparatus in USon all fire apparatus in US

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Use the ERG to determine anUse the ERG to determine anendangered areaendangered area

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The ERG deals with protective actionThe ERG deals with protective actiondistances involving poisonousdistances involving poisonoussubstancessubstances

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The ERG orange section provides fire,The ERG orange section provides fire,explosion and health hazardexplosion and health hazardinformation.information.

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IIf a chemical name is highlighted in the ERG,f a chemical name is highlighted in the ERG,the initial isolation distances would be foundthe initial isolation distances would be foundin the green pages.in the green pages.

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Table of Isolation distances, a large spill isTable of Isolation distances, a large spill isdefined as a quantity greater than 55 gallonsdefined as a quantity greater than 55 gallons

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A placard is required if the gross weight ofA placard is required if the gross weight ofproduct(s) is greater than 1001#product(s) is greater than 1001#

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A tractor A tractor trailertrailercarrying 975# ofcarrying 975# ofOrganic PeroxideOrganic Peroxideother than Type Bother than Type B --no placardno placardrequired (see chartrequired (see chart1414 Table 1 & 2)Table 1 & 2)

DOT Chart 14DOT Chart 14

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UN/DOT placards indicateUN/DOT placards indicatea general hazard by thea general hazard by theUN/NA hazard class #UN/NA hazard class #

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Number at bottom of placardNumber at bottom of placardindicates the UN hazard classindicates the UN hazard class

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Orange Placard with a number 1Orange Placard with a number 1EXPLOSIVESEXPLOSIVES

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While rescuing victims where a fire involving aWhile rescuing victims where a fire involving aClass 1 materialClass 1 material

Primary HazardPrimary Hazard -- Explosion Explos ion

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Placard with a number 2Placard with a number 2- - All Gases All Gases - -

WhiteWhite

RedRed

Yellow Yellow

GreenGreen

PlacardPlacardB a c k g r o u n d s B a c k g r o u n d s

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Placard color for a nonPlacard color for a non flammableflammablecompressed gascompressed gas GREENGREEN

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While rescuing victims where aWhile rescuing victims where a nonnon flammableflammableClass 2 productClass 2 product is leakingis leaking

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REDRED placard with a number 2placard with a number 2FLAMMABLE GAS FLAMMABLE GAS

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Flammable Gas/Liquid leaksFlammable Gas/Liquid leaks eliminate alleliminate allignition sourcesignition sources

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White Background placard with skull andWhite Background placard with skull andcrossbones =crossbones = POISONOUS GASPOISONOUS GAS

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REDRED placard with a number 3placard with a number 3FLAMMAB LE LIQUID / COMBUSTIBLE FLAMMAB LE LIQUID / COMBUSTIBLE

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Container of Flammable LiquidContainer of Flammable LiquidUN/DOT Hazard Class 3UN/DOT Hazard Class 3

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TractorTractor trailer hauling gasoline wouldtrailer hauling gasoline woulddisplay a red hazard placard with a hazarddisplay a red hazard placard with a hazardclass 3class 3

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striped placard with astriped placard with anumber 4number 4 FLAMMAB LE SOLID FLAMMAB LE SOLID

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BLUEBLUE placard with a number 4placard with a number 4DANGEROUS WHEN WET DANGEROUS WHEN WET

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Yellow Yellow placard with a number 5.1placard with a number 5.1OXYDIZER OXYDIZER

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Substance that readily yields Oxygen to supportSubstance that readily yields Oxygen to supportcombustion of fuels would have a UN Class 5combustion of fuels would have a UN Class 5

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Primary hazard of a DOT class 5 isPrimary hazard of a DOT class 5 is

Oxidation which supports combustionOxidation which supports combustion

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DOT hazard class 6 includesDOT hazard class 6 includes liquidliquidpoisons, infectious substance,poisons, infectious substance,poison solids.poison solids.

Does not includeDoes not include Poison GasesPoison Gases(which is Class 2)(which is Class 2)

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DOT hazard class 6 poisonsDOT hazard class 6 poisons biologicalbiologicaletiological agents and toxins etiological agents and toxins

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Yellow/White placard with number 7 Yellow/White placard with number 7RADIOACTIVE RADIOACTIVE

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Hazard Class 8 consists of CorrosivesHazard Class 8 consists of Corrosives

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White/Black placard with number 8White/Black placard with number 8CORROSIVE (1,001 # or g reater) CORROSIVE (1,001 # or greater)

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DOT hazard class 9DOT hazard class 9 MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS

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OctagonOctagon --shaped placard with a #1 denotesshaped placard with a #1 denotes --Mass DetonationMass Detonation

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Explosive with fragmentExplosive with fragmenthazard #2 in an Xhazard #2 in an X

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Symbol and # for Mass FireSymbol and # for Mass FireHazard #3 TriangleHazard #3 Triangle

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