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Absorption

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The process of applying a material (an absorbent) that will soak up and hold a HM in a sponge-like manner, for collection and disposal.

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Confinement

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The process of keeping a HM on the site or within the immediate are of the release.

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Containment

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Actions relating to stopping a HM container from leaking, such as patching, plugging, or righting the container.

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Damming

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A process used when liquid is flowing in a natural channel or depression and its progress can be stopped by blocking the channel.

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Diking

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The placement of materials to form a barrier that will keep a HM in liquid form from entering an area, or that will hold the material in an area.

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Dilution

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The process of adding some substance – usually water – to a product to weaken its concentration.

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Diversion

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Redirecting spilled or leaking material to an area where it will have less impact.

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Recovery Phase

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The stage of HM incident after the imminent danger has passed, when clean-up and the return to normalcy have begun.

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Remote Shut-off Valves

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Device designed to retain a HM in its container.

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Retention

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The process of purposefully collecting HMs in a defined area. It may include creating that area – by digging, for instance.

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Shelter-in-place

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A method of safeguarding people in a hazardous area by keeping them in a safe atmosphere, usually inside structures.

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Vapor dispersion

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The process of lowering the concentration of vapors by spreading them out.

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Vapor Suppression

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The process of controlling vapors given off by hm’s, thereby preventing vapor ignition, by covering the product with foam or other material or by reducing the temperature of the material.