Hazmat

Question 1

Expand the Acronym - SISIACMR

Answer 1

Safe Approach
Incident Control
Scene Security
Identify hazard
Assess potential harm and minimise enviro contam
Call in resources
Monitor information
Render safe and decon

Question 2

You attend a Hazmat incident involving Phosgene, you appreciate the importance of correct spelling of a substance when transmitting messages to Comms. You are requested to relay the message using the phonetic alphabet. What is the correct phonetic alphabet transmission for Phosgene?

Answer 2

Papa
Hotel
Oscar
Sierra
Golf
Echo
November
Echo

Question 3

Suspicious substance incidents (including suspicious package incidents) are multi-agency incidents. FRNSW, the NSW Police Force and the Ambulance Service of NSW have developed multi-agency procedures to provide emergency services personnel with the knowledge, skills, and ability to ensure a consistent and safe approach for management and resolution of suspicious substance incidents. The level of risk can be identified by a colour. What are these colours?

Answer 3

Red, blue and green

Question 4

Hazardous chemical (Hazchem) emergency action codes provide information for the fire brigade and police on how to deal with a fire or spillage. What does the 3-digit code give basic information on?

Answer 4

The initial action required when dealing with a fire or spillage. This includes firefighting tactics, whether its explosive, PPE required and if the area should be evacuated.

Question 5

In relation to toxic chemicals, what are the five main types of military warfare agents?

Answer 5

Nerve
Blood
Blister
Choking
Riot control

Question 6

Describe the term Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL).

Answer 6

The short term exposure limit (STEL) is the maximum concentration of a substance to which a worker may be exposed for no more than 15 minutes, 4 times a day over an 8 hour day with 60 minutes between exposures.