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Hazmat 4 Flashcards

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The (***) is widely used through out the country by governmental and private sector hazardous material response teams for the tactical management of hazardous material emergencies

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Eight Step Process

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Experience has shown that critical success factors in 1 hour of a hazmat response will typically be
1 (**)
2 ()
3 (**)

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the ability to establish command and control in a timely manner

the ability of responders to recognize clues that indicate the incident may involve hazardous material.

the ability of responders to quickly gain control of the incident scene and separate bystanders from the problem

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The ability of emergency responders initially to size up and assess the clues that hazardous materials may be involved starts with the quantity and quality of information provided by (***)

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Communications (or Dispatch)

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The (**) outlines the basic tactical functions to be evaluated and implemented at incidents involving hazardous materials.

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Eight Step Process

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Eight step process
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  1. Site management and control
  2. Identify the problem
  3. Hazard assessment and Risk evaluation
  4. Select personal protective clothing
  5. Information management and Resource Coordination
  6. Implement Response Objectives
  7. Decontamination and Clean up Operations
  8. Terminate the incident.
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Step 1.

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Site Management and control

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(***) involves managing and securing the physical layout of the incident.

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Site Management and Control

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The operational reality is you can not safely and effectively manage the incident if you do not have (***)

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Control of the scene

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If victims are down, (*****) will be considered the minimum level or respiratory protection for initial emergency response operation.

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SCBA

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(***) establishes the playing field for the players (responders) and the spectators (everyone else).

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Site management

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The initial (****) of the incident will determine operations for the next 60 minutes.

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10 minutes

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the first (***) will determine the operations for the next 8 hours.

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60 minutes

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Remember the first law of hot zone operations when dealing with hazardous materials: To play the game you must :

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Be trained to play

Be dressed to lay

Have a buddy system with backup personnel (minimum 2 in /2 out)

Have DECON established

Coordinate with Command and Safety

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Step 2:

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Identify the Problem

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Methods of identification include analyzing (**) shapes markings, labels and placards and facility documents.

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container

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responders should remember that even when the hazardous materials have been initially identified, the information should always be (*****).

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verified

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(**) is to obtain information on site layout, containers, physical hazards, access, and other related conditions from BEYOND the inner perimeters. This is normally obtained through threat assessments, interviews, physical observations, and so on.

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Defensive RCON

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(**) objective is to obtain intel and incident information by PHYSICALLY ENTERING the inner perimeter.

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Offensive RECON

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Step 3.

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Hazard Assessment and Risk Evaluation

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This is the most critical function that public safety personnel preform. The primary objective of the (*****) process is to determine whether or not responders should intervene, and what strategic objectives and tactical options should be pursued to control the problem

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risk evaluation

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Air monitoring and the (**) are critical in implementing a “risk based response”

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GENERAL HAZMAT BEHAVIOR MODEL

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Public safety personnel should view there role as (****), rather than risk takers, where hazardous material are involved

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risk evaluators

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Hour 1 priorities within the IAP are as follows:

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Establish Site Management and Control

Determine Materials and agents involved

Ensure the safety of all personnel from hazards.

Ensure PPE is appropriate for the hazard.

Initiate tactical objectives to accomplish initial rescue, DECON, medical, and public protective actions needs.

If criminal activities are involved maintain the integrity of potential evidence

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(*****) Require responders to control/ mitigate the emergency from within the area of risk.

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Offensive Tactics

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(****) Permit responders to control/ mitigate the emergency remote from the area of highest risk

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Defensive Tactics

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(****) Pursue a passive attack posture until the arrival of additional personnel or equipment, or allowing the fire to burn itself out.

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Non Intervention Tactics

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Base on the results of the (**) process emergency personnel will select the proper level of personal protective clothing and equipment.

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hazard and risk assessment

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Two types of personal protective clothing are commonly used at hazmat incidents: (1) (**) (2) (**)

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structural firefighting protective clothing

chemical protective clothing

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29
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The selection of Personal Protective clothing will depend on the (**) and (*) of the materials involved and the response objectives to be implemented.

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hazards

properties

30
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(****) should be considered the minimum level of respiratory clothing.

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Positive Pressure SCBA

31
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(**) This is specialized chemical protective clothing, which when used in conjunction with air supplied respirator protection devices offers a sealed, integral level of full body protection from a hostile environment.

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Chemical vapor protective clothing

32
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It is primarily designed to offer protection from chemical gases vapors, as well as total body protection.

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Chemical vapor protective clothing

33
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(**) It may also be referred to as EPA level A chemical protective clothing or NFPA 1991 compliant clothing.

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Chemical vapor protective clothing

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(***) this is specialized protective clothing that protects the wearer against chemical liquid splashes but nit against chemical vapors or gases. It is primarily designed to provide personal protection against liquid splashes, solids, dusts, and particles.

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Chemical Splash Protective Clothing

35
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It can be found in both single and multi piece garment ensembles and may be referred to as EPA Level B chemical protective clothing when air supplied respiratory protection is provided.

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Chemical Splash Protective clothing.

36
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(**) when air PURIFYING respirators APR are provided.

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EPA Level C

37
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If the incident involves (****) ensure both skin and respiratory protection can provide the required level or personal protection.

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CBRN

38
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Wearing any type of Impermeable protective clothing creates the potential for (****) injuries.

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heat stress

39
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Step 5:

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Information Management and Resource Coordination.

40
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Step 6:

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Implement Response Objectives

41
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(**) The phase where emergency responders implement the best available strategic goals and tactical objectives, which will produce the favorable outcome.

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Step6: Implement Response Objectives

42
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If the incident is in the post emergency response phase the focus of response personnel will likely become (**), (), (**) and the (***)

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scene safety
clean up
evidence preservation
incident investigation

43
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the goal of (****) is to ensure the incident priorities are accomplished in a safe, timely and effective manner.

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Step 6

44
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the goal of (*****) is to ensure all emergency response personnel have the appropriate level of PPE for the expected task.

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Step 4

45
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(*****) is the most critical function that public safety personnel preform

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Step3

46
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The goal of (*****) is to identify the scope and nature of the problem, including the type and nature of hazardous materials involved.

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Step2

47
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(****) involves managing and securing the physical layout of the incident.

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Step 1

48
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(***) require responders to control / mitigate the emergency from an area of high risk.

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Offensive tactics

49
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(****) Permit responders to control / mitigate the emergency remote from the area of highest risk.

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Defensive tactics

50
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(**) Pursue a passive attack posture until the arrival of additional personnel or equipment, or allowing the fire to burn itself out.

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Non Intervention tactics

51
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(**) are always desirable over offensive tactics I they can accomplish the same objectives.

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Defensive

52
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(***) should always be set up prior to initiating entry operations.

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DECON

53
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For situations where civilians are down and chemical exposures are suspected, (*******) must be established as soon as possible.

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emergency Decon

54
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(****) can be used to significantly reduce chemical vapor levels within a building and increase the safety….

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PPV

55
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(*****) Remember this is the base line for Hazmat decision making and should be the element against which all strategies and tactics are compromised.

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What will happen if I do nothing?

56
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Step 7:

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Decontamination and Clean Up Operations

57
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(***) is the process of making personnel, equipment, and supplies “safe” by reducing or eliminating harmful substances that are present when entering and working in contaminated areas.

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Decontamination

58
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All personnel trained to the First Responder (**) level should be capable of preforming or delivering an emergency DECON capability.

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Operations

59
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At most “working” hazmat incidents, technical DECON services will be provided by (**) or fire and rescue units working under the direction of a Hazmat Technician.

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HMRT

60
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Questions pertaining to disposal methods and procedures should be directed to (**) and (***), based on applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

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environmental officials

technical specialist

61
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The DECON area is properly located within the (****), preferably upslope and upwind of the incident locations

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warm zone

62
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Incidents involving large numbers of contaminated or potentially contaminated individuals will require the establishment of a (*****) operation.

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mass DECON

63
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Anticipate a (*****) ratio of unaffected to affected casualties.

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five to one

64
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For every victim who is physically contaminated there will be (**) others who may be exposed or think they are contaminated.

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5

65
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Water flushing for a period of (*****) is generally the best mass decon method.

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3 minutes

66
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Step 8:

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Terminate the Incident

67
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Step 8; terminate the incident
This is the termination of emergency response and the initiation of (***), including investigation, restoration, and recovery activities.

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Post Emergency Response Operations (PERO)

68
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never use a (***) to assign blame;

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critique

69
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(****) meetings are the worst time to discipline personnel.

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public

70
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The reason for doing a critique in the first place is to (***)

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improve your operations

71
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Most critiques fall into one of three categories:

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  1. we lie to each other
  2. we beat up each other
  3. we focus on lessons learned

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