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SOP 1?
Hazardous Materials
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Definition of a hazardous material?
“Blue Book” defines a Hazardous Material as “any substance that is assessed by the South Australian Police, Fire Services or the relevant Supporting Agency as likely to endanger persons, property or the environment.
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The term Hazardous Material includes what 5 things?
- Dangerous Goods
- Hazardous Substances
- Listed Wastes
- Radioactive substances
- Environmental pollutants
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At Hazmats, what 4 policies does SAMFS operate under?
- AFAC learning manual “Hazardous Materials”
- Fire Service Act
- State Government policy statement “Emergency Response to a Leakage or Spillage of a Hazardous Material During Transport, Storage or Handling” (the ‘Blue Book’).
- 5 SOP’s Hazardous Materials, Predetermined Response, Command and Control, BA Procedures, Communications
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Who is responsible for issuing a STOP at a HAZMAT incident?
Commander or above unless minor incident where FAO can.
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HAZMAT minor incidents are defined as? 4 points
- A small quantity of fuel, LPG or CNG from a motor vehicle or small portable container.
- A small spill of a domestic chemical in a residential premises, including sheds and garages.
- An odour of gas or minor leak in a residential premises.
- A spillage of a material confirmed to be non hazardous that does not present an environmental problem.
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2 Things to consider on Approach to HAZMAT?
- Approach with caution from upwind and uphill.
- Assess local wind direction and advise Comms of approach direction for oncoming appliances.
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6 Things to consider when investigating a HAZMAT?
- Establish initial Hot Zone
- Upgrade response if necessary
- Wear Level B in Hot Zone until CHEMDATA or TAC advise otherwise
- Use HAZCHEM code 4WE until full info is available.
- Remove all non-operational persons from Hot Zone and restrict further entry
- Request specialist resources such as absorbents or overdrums.
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Define Snatch Rescue?
An operation to immediately remove, decontaminate and provide medical assistance to a casualty at an incident involving hazardous materials.
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7 points of Snatch Rescue?
- Balance need to quickly remove casualties against risk of exposure to MFS Personnel.
- Level D PPE.
- Casualties and Crews to be kept isolated until decontaminated.
- Request SAAS.
- HP line laid out on perimeter of Hot Zone.
- Have crews wash casualty down.
- Assign firefighters to wrap casualty in blankets and administer first aid.
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Personnel committed to a snatch rescue? 4 points
- Need to be treated as potential casualties.
- Will need decontamination and possibly first aid or medical care.
- Will be wet and turnout gear unusable.
- Will not be available for immediate deployment.
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9 pieces of info to obtain about HAZMAT?
- Product name
- Chemical name
- UN Number
- Form (solid, liquid, gas)
- Quantity involved
- manifest
- Documents or other info
- HAZCHEM code
- Obtain chemdata info by fax if possible.
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9 points of Decontamination at a HAZMAT incident?
- Designate and Officer and crew to establish zone and initiate procedure for decontamination.
- Decon personnel to wear appropriate PPE, usually level B.
- Runoff not to be contained unless directed by TAC.
- Wearer with lowest air pressure to be decon’d first.
- Consider use of air lines.
- Clean towels and clothing to be provided to personnel.
- Privacy to be provided for dis-robed personnel.
- Provide Shelter as necessary.
- Arrange Medical Exam if personnel affected by exposure to hazardous materials
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What is Full Decontamination and when is it to be implemented?
- General decon plus undressing and thoroughly washing.
- Whenever hazardous material has penetrated PPE.
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What are 3 areas of Decon zone?
- Holding Area.
- Dirty Area.
- Clean Area.
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Who is responsible for disposal of a Hazardous Material? 3 points.
- Person or Corporation in possession.
- Fire Service is responsible to monitor that material is disposed of safely and adequately.
- If SAMFS assumes responsibility for disposal owner or transporter must be advised that under the SAMFS Act they are responsible for any charges.
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What must be completed after a HAZMAT for personnel who have entered the Hot Zone or been decon’d?
- HAZMAT exposure record.
- Wrist tags to be worn for chemical/radiation if TAC directs.
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What are the four levels of chemical protective clothing?
- Level A –Gas tight suit.
- Level B – Splash suit with BA.
- Level C – Splash suit with cartridge respirator.
- Level D – Level 2 PPE with BA or cartridge respirator.
- Suit usage card to be completed after every use.
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If HAZCHEM emergency action guide specifies full protection, what level PPE is to be worn?
Level B – Splash suit with BA, helmet, chemical protective boots and gloves.
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What is the objective in a large scale CBR incident?
- Contain the incident rather than dealing with the agent as specialist equipment and skills will likely be required.
- Extricate and decontaminate casualties giving priority to conscious casualties.
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