When responding to hazardous materials/WMD incidents Operations level responders shall be able to preform the following task...
1. Analyze a HazMat
... [Show More] incident to determine the scope of the problem
2. Plan an initial response
3. Implement a planned response
4. Evaluate the progress
Analyzing a hazardous material incident to determine the scope of the problem involves...
1. Surveying the incident to identify containers and materials involved, determine if wether hazardous material has been released and evaluate the surrounding conditions
2. Collect hazard and response information from SDS, CHEMTREC and shipping/manufacturer contracts
3.Predict the behavior of Hazardous materials and its container
4.Estimate the potential harm through TRACE-MP
What does TRACE-MP stand for?
Types of potential harm at Hazardous Material/WMD incidents.
Thermal
Radiation
Asphyxiation
Chemical
Etiological
Mechanical
Psychological/ Psychogenic
The initial response at a HazMat incident is determined by..
The capabilities and competencies of available personnel and personal protective equipment
The response objectives at a hazardous material/WMD incident include...
1.Evacuation
2. Search and Rescue
3. Exposure protection/ Isolating the Area
4. Defensive control techniques
5. Crime scene management and evidence preservation
6. Recovery and termination
Describe the response options available for Evacuation
1. Full scale evacuation
2. Shelter-in-place
3. Combination
Describe the response options available for Search and Rescue
1. Based on training and equipment
2. Risk-benefit analysis (risk a lot to save a lot, risk a little to save a little)
Describe the response options available for Exposure protection/Isolating the Area
1.Establish initial isolation zone
2.Establish protective action distance
3. Establish control zones
Describe the response options available for Defensive Control Techniques
1. Damming (Overflow or Underflow)
2. Diking
3. Retention
4. Dispersion
5. Absorption
6. Adsorption
7. Dilution
8. Dissolution
9. Diversion
10. Vapor dispersion
11. Vapor suppression
12. Ventilation
13. Remote valve shutoff
What is Damming...
Physical method of confinement by which barriers are constructed to prevent or reduce the quantity of liquid flowing into the environment. Consists of constructing a barrier across a waterway to stop/control the product flow and pick up liquid or solid contaminants [Show Less]