Hazardous Materials Flashcards
(103 cards)
what are the properties of LPG gas
Oderless**
Flammable
Heavier Then Air (1.5 to 2 times heavier - will sink)**
non toxic/poisonous
how should you approach LP gas fires or leaks
whenever possible * Upwind
What distance should be kept for personnel not engaged in operations for LP gas emergencies
atleast 1000 feet from the front and rear and 500 from the sides
At LP gas fires when can you put out the fire
do not extinguish until the leak has been stopped, except under extreme conditions
Where do tank failures under fire conditions usually occur for LP gas tanks
Vapor Area
before LPG tank failure what happens within the tank
The rise in pressure will cause an increase in fire or a rise in noise level or both
may blister or bubble
Can you move a tank involved in fire
no attempt should be made unless a specific condition develops that makes it desirable to move . Move UPRIGHT*** never drag
what is effective in dispersing LP gas vapor?
water spray should be used asap directing the spray stream across the normal vapor path and to a safe area
what class of hazardous material is compressed gas
2
How quick can a breve occur
in a matter of minutes
a relief valve can not prevent a bleve
can an impact failure of a cylander in transportation cause a bleve
yes
If the tank area of a vehicle is involved in a fire what shall be done in reguards to the stream
direct water fog on the tanks outer surface to keep it cool from the heat or flame
the discharge point of the relief valve on passenger cars are positioned where
within 45 degreees of vertical
top of trunk
rear quarter panel
off the rear bumper
what shall be done if you cannot fine the discharge point of the relief valve on the exterior of the vehicle
under the cover of water fog, open the trunk to get at the fuel tank and then turn off the supply valve and apply water
What are the properties of natural gas
Flammable
non toxic
Lighter than air*** (will rise)
Compressed natural gas cylinders are subject to failure but not do what
not bleve because they do not contain liquid
is natural gas lighter than air?
natural gas is lighter than air (2/3 as heavy) and will dissipate quickly
what are some properties of methanol
slightly heavier than air
pale blue flame
highly flammable
what is the most effective agent to extinguish methanol fires
purple K
what are the classes for hazardous materials
Every Good Lieutenant SOP Requires Correcting Members
1- Explosives
2-Compressed Gas
3- Flammable Liquids
4- flammable Solids
5- Oxidizers
6- Poisons
7- Radioactive marerial
8- Corrosives
9- Misc. goods
where are the shipping papers for a truck
“bill of landing” is kept in the cab within reach of the driver
where are the shipping papers for railroad
the “waybill” is carried by the conductor in the caboose or engine
where are the shipping papers for aircraft
the airbill is kept by the pilot
where are the shipping papers for ships
the cargo manifest is kept by the master or firstmate