Handling Transport And Storage Of Mvc Fluid Spills 206-06 Flashcards
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What is the definition of Small Spills?
20L (5 gallons) or less
Small spills refer to minor liquid leaks or accidents.
What are Motor Vehicle Collision Fluids?
Fluids originating from MVCs such as antifreeze, hydrocarbons, alcohols, synthetic oils, etc.
These fluids are specifically those that result from vehicle accidents.
Where is the ETC Administration Office located?
On the third floor of the ETC building
This is the administrative office for the ETC organization.
What is SOP 206-06?
A standard operating procedure document
SOPs are guidelines that detail how to perform specific tasks.
What initiates the appropriate response code as per Regina Fire & Protective Services (RFPS)?
Emergency Communications Centre (ECC)
The response code is initiated following SOP 302-04 Response Codes Inside the City Limits.
Who determines the nature and extent of a spill during clean-up?
Incident Commander (IC)
The IC identifies the appropriate procedures for mitigation and clean-up.
What must RFPS personnel wear when engaged in clean-up of MVC fluid spills?
Full personal protective equipment (PPE) with high visibility vest/coat
How should gasoline, diesel fuel, hydraulic oil, or hydrocarbon spills be collected?
Apply absorbent, collect materials, place in heavy-duty polyethylene bag
Whenever possible, bag hydrocarbons and antifreeze separately.
How should battery acid be handled during clean-up?
Bag separately from other materials
For small spills, apply absorbent and collect materials in a heavy-duty polyethylene bag.
What information must be included on the tags for the bags containing spill materials?
- Type of spill material contents (product information)
- Incident date
- Incident number
- Name of the officer in charge
- Apparatus numbers
- Licence plate number of the vehicle(s) involved
What should be done if a service truck is unavailable for transporting spill materials?
RFPS officer may transport small amounts back to the fire station for outside storage
True or False: RFPS emergency apparatus can transport spill materials in the personnel compartment.
False
What is the maximum number of bags of MVC fluids that can be transported by emergency apparatus?
Two bags
Larger spills must be transported via service truck.
What must be done with cleaned-up material before transporting it?
Double bagged
What is the role of the service truck driver regarding the transport of spill materials?
Place materials into approved and secured over-pack container, transport to hazmat storage locker
When should all bagged spill materials be picked up?
On the same shift as the incident and as quickly as possible afterwards
Who decides how and when the pick-up and transport of spill materials will occur if the service truck is not staffed?
Assistant Chief (AC)
What must be recorded and submitted by the service truck driver regarding spill materials?
Tag information to the service truck station officer
What is done every Wednesday day shift regarding the hazmat locker?
Unit #306 (Hazmat Crew/Unit) responds to package and record materials for proper disposal
What must personnel wear when in contact with items from the white hazmat locker?
Appropriate PPE, including latex gloves
What happens to bags containing antifreeze or bodily fluids?
Recorded in the antifreeze manifest
What is the procedure for bags with removed tags?
Discarded into the commercial garbage bin beside the storage locker
Where should bags containing battery acid be disposed of?
Designated battery acid drum (marked)
How are bags containing hydrocarbons from the hazmat locker to be handled?
Placed into transport barrels provided
