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| Three Types of Response Objectives |
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| Offensive, Defensive, Nonintervention |
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| Change applied stress, move stressor, move stressed system, shield stressed system |
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| Chill contents, limit stress levels, activate venting devices, mechanical repair |
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| Change container position, minimize pressure differential, cap off breach, remove contents |
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| Change Size of Danger Zone |
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| Barries, adsorbents, absorbents, diluents, reactants, overpack |
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| Change Exposures Contacted |
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| Provide sheltering, begin evacuation, PPE |
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| Rinse off contamination, increase distance from source, provide shielding, provide prompt medical attention |
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| Vapor sealed PPE with SCBA, covered by NFPA 1991, sealed against material for up to 3 hours |
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| Liquid protected PPE with SCBA, less skin protection than level A. Covered by NFPA 1992. 1 Hour protection against material. Used when indication by direct reading of organic vapor detection equipment (PID) |
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| PPE with full face/half mask APR (not SCBA). Must have approved filter for type of material. Air contaminants must be identified and concentrations are known. |
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| Work functions preclude splashes, immersion or potential for unexpected inhalation or contact with hazardous levels of any chemical. May not be used in Hot/Warm zones. Must not exceed breathable air atmospheric condition. |
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| Protects Against Asphyxiation |
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| Levels A, B, and C (depending on filter/chemical) |
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| Protects Against Chemicals (Liquid/Vapor) |
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| Protects Against Etiological/Biological |
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| Level C/JS-List. Identification has been made to get to this level. |
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Positive pressure system used by firefighters. Does not restrict movement. Has 30, 45, and 60 mins of air depending on tank.
3 Parts- Face piece, Cylinder, Back Back Assembly |
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| Air Line Respirator (SAR) |
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Allows for unlimited amount of air. Restricts users movement and comes with 300' hose.
4 Parts- Face Piece, Air Supply, Airline Hose, Emergency Egress System |
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Life of filter depends on chemical concentration. Need oxygen atmosphere above 19.5%
3 Parts- Filter, Face Piece, Head Harness |
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| Considerations for Choosing Proper Respiratory Equipment |
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Name of Chemical
Concentration
Hazard
Expected Exposure
OSHA Requirements |
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| Factors Considered Selecting Chemical PPE |
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1. One CPC/PPE cannot protect against every incident.
2. Risk assessment of hazard and tasks to be performed.
3. Selection factors of suit and material exposure. |
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Chemical: Weakening of a material due to chemical.
Physical: Weakening or destruction of a material caused by rubbing against rough surfaces. |
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| Movement of a chemical through the suits closures, cracks, or tears |
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| Process by which a hazardous material moves through a given material on a molecular level |
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| Defines permeation protection in a terrorist attack will resist a chemical for 1 hour. |
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| Requires liquid splash suits have permeation resistance for 1 hour. |
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| Requires vapor protective suits have a permeation resistance of up to 3 hours. |
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Fully encapcilated vapor protective suit with SCBA on inside.
Disadvantages: Heat exposure, communications, viability, mobility |
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Nonencapsulating suit with SCBA on outside.
Disadvantages: Heat exposure, communications, visibility, mobility. |
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Encapsulated vapor protection suit with SAR.
Disadvantages include long air hose. |
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| Four Types of Heat Exchange Units |
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| Air Cooled, Water Cooled, Ice Cooled, Phase Change Cooled |
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| Considerations for Choosing PPE |
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| Compatibility with chemical, breakthrough times, manufacturers recommendations |
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| Material holds liquid inside. Takes limited personnel to use. Examples are sand/soil. |
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| Chemical is kept on the outside of material, and there is a threat of friction which may cause chemical reaction. |
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| Involves applying a cover of gas over a hazardous material, usually a liquid. May prevent liquid from vaporizing. |
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| Is a physical method of confinement used until a more effective method can be used. Bury it. |
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| Physical method of confinement which barriers are constructed to prevent or reduce quantity of liquid flowing in the environment. |
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| Method which barriers are constructed on ground used to control movement of liquids, sludges, solids, or other materials. |
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| Reduces the concentration of a contaminant by adding large quantities of water. Run off must be collected and disposed of. |
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| Chemical method of confinement where certain chemical and biological agents are used to disperse or break up material in liquid spills on water. |
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| Physical method which barriers are constructed on ground placed in a waterway to control movement of HAZMAT. |
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| Activities involved in controlling and extinguishing fires. |
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| Alter chemical contaminant to make it harmless. |
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| Place damaged container into a new container. |
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| Used to repair leaks, holes, rips gashes, or tears. Must ensure chemical compatibility is proper for patching technique. |
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| Involves inserting, driving or screwing a chemically compatible object into breach of container. Made of wood, rubber or metal. |
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| Pressure Isolation and Reduction |
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| Utilization of mechanical or explosive/flammable means to reduce pressure of a closed container. |
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| Physical method of confinement which a liquid is contained in an area temporarily where it can be absorbed, neutralized or picked up for disposal. |
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| Method in which certain liquids are made to solidify. |
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| Process of moving liquid, gas, or some forms of solids manually, by pump or pressure transfer from a damaged container to a new one. |
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| Vapor Control (Dispersion) |
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| Water sprays or fans are used to reduce concentration of a gas below it's lower flammability level. |
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| Vapor Control (Suppression) |
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| Method of control to reduce or eliminate vapors (I.E. closing a lid on a container). |
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| Five Functions of Command |
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Definition
Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Admin |
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| Five Functions of Command |
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Definition
Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Admin |
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| Incident Command Post (ICP) |
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| Located near scene of emergency where primary tactical-level C3 are centralized |
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| Location where primary logistics functions is for an incident. Only one per incident. May or may not be located with ICP. |
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| Reserves and other resources are located awaiting tactical assignment. Safety brief occurs here. |
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Incident Commander (OSHA Mandated)
Safety Officer (OSHA Mandated)
Liaison Officer
Public Information Officer (Public Affairs) |
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| Relieves span of control issues and consists of functional assignments. Can be in DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS. |
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| Usually refers to companies and crews that are working in the SAME GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. |
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| Represents a higher level (higher echelon) of combined resources. |
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| HAZMAT Branch Safety Officer |
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| Often referred to as the Assistant Safety Officer (ASO). Is responsible for identifying and evaluating dangerous conditions relating to the safety of the HAZMAT team ONLY. |
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| Safety Procedures For Personnel Working in PPE |
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| Protect from weather extremes, dehydration, pre/post med checks, mobility/dexterity compromised, comms compromised. |
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| Components Inspected on Chemical PPE |
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| Visual inspection of clothing for no issues, gloves and boots, fully encapsulating suit, SCBA. |
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| Three Considerations for Product Transfer Operations |
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Definition
Bonding
Grounding
Elimination of Ignition Sources |
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Product Removal Considerations
DOT406/407/412 |
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Transfer done via
Vacuum Trucks
Power take-off pumps (PTO)
Portable Pumps |
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Product Transfer Considerations
TC331/338 |
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Pressure Transfer
Compressed Air/Inert Gas
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Compressor
Vapor Compressor w/ liquid pump |
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| Evaluate the Effectiveness of Control Functions |
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Is incident stabilizing?
Is the incident increasing in intensity?
Ongoing process by all personnel |
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| Chemical Degradation (DECON) |
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Allows chemical to degrade itself over time (leave it alone)
ADV- Inexpensive, Reduces resource requirements
DIS- Requires lots of time, weather must be favorable |
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Process used to destroy majority of recognized pathogenic microorganisms
ADV- Increasingly important due to chemical/bio threats
DIS- Doesn't completely destroy organism. |
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Allows contaminant to vaporize into atmosphere
ADV- No resources required
DIS- Take lots of time, weather conditions, could create downwind hazard, not effective on porous surfaces |
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Emergency Decon
Mass Decon
Technical Decon |
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| Isolation and Organization of Ambulatory Victims |
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Determine best ways to isolate vics. Explain they need help.
Evac upwind and uphill.
Provide special consideration to fams/small children/elderly |
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| Physical Method of Decontamination |
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Removal of the contaminant from the person or object and containing it for disposal.
Includes absorption, brushing/scraping, isolation, vacuuming, and washing. |
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Used on equipment and generally involve decon by changing contaminant through some type of reaction to render it less harmful.
Includes adsorption, chemical degradation, disinfecting, neutralization, and solidification. |
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| Types of Decontaminants Available |
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Miscellaneous (available stockpiles may be expended but not readily replaced)
Natural (reduces the responder time and use of available decontaminates)
Standard Military (call in military resources) |
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| Military kit for commercial sale which uses a charcoal-based resin absorbant |
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Primary- Gross Contamination Removal
Secondary- Residual Contamination
Tertiary- PPE removal and personal shower |
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Separate ambulatory from non-ambulatory
Select appropriate decon method based on contaminant
Protect airway and injures appropriately
Ensure coordination with medical personnel
Collect and tag possessions |
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| Utilizes physical and chemical decon. Focuses removing agent from victims skin, protecting emergency personnel from secondary transfer, prevents CIV from contaminating further. |
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| Mass Casualty Decon Operation Basic Steps |
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Initial Size Up
VIC control and decon triage
Decon Setup
Decon Execution
Post Decon |
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| Non-Ambulatory VICs in Mass Decon |
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| Treatment of victim takes priority over decontamination unless life threatening. |
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| Components of a Post-Incident Debrief |
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| Direction, Participation, Solutions |
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| Requires Direction, Participation, and Solutions. Identified in LERP/SOPs. |
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| OSHA Requirements of Records |
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| Must be kept during employment and up to 30 years after. |
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