HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

Question 1

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

The action plan should be centred primarily around the following: (3 things)

Answer 1

(1) Protection of life.
(2) Confinement of the material and its by-products.
(3) Control of the material and its effects on humans, animals, property and the environment.

Question 2

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

There are basically four different methods of handling hazardous materials spills or leaks. They are:

Answer 2

(1) Absorption.
(2) Containment.
(3) Separation.
(4) Neutralization.

Question 3

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

On confirmation from the scene that a hazardous material is involved, who should be contacted?

Answer 3

Region of Peel Waste management team. They in turn will contact the appropriate Ontario Ministries for assistance.

Question 4

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

If the involved accident has occurred on a public roadway, highway or freeway, who should be requested through comms?

Answer 4

Appropriate law enforcement agency.

Question 5

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

What do you identify your hazardous materials incidents priorities based on?

Answer 5

1. The type and magnitude of life hazard involved.
2. The type and quantity of hazardous material(s) involved.
3. The current and projected situation

Question 6

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

Attempt to identify the involved material(s) by way of the following:

Answer 6

1. Check placarding and/or labeling
2. Check paperwork associated with the materials being transported or stored
3. Check with persons directly related to the accident/incident (i.e. driver, owner, trainman, technician, plant manager etc)
4. Obtain the exact spelling of the materials involved
5. Have communications contact the shipper and/or manufacturer

Question 7

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

What are considered the “basic safety priorities” at a HAZMAT incident?

Answer 7

1. personal safety
2. safety of others
3. environmental impact

Question 8

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

A fire in any of the following materials should signal a non-attack posture and immediate evacuation of the surrounding area

Answer 8

1. Explosives A
2. Explosives B
3. Oxidizers
4. Organic Peroxides