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WHO sets up a regulation
govt agency (OSHA, EPA)
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set of practices from a non gov't agency
standards (NFPA)
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CERCLA stands for:
comprehensive environ. response compensation and liablity act
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SARA
- right to know act for emergency responders and community
- superfund amendments and reauthorization act
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what is the level set by EPA that requires MSDS for hazardous chemicals?
extremely hazardous substances?
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what is a tier 2 report?
- required of SARA facilities.
- full name and address
- emergency contactinfo
- chem info
- hazzards
- inventory in lbs
- storage info
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2 in/2 out was initially in what set of regulations?
HAZWOPER
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MSDS is required at what quantity?
- more than household quantities
- (even FDs-AFFF, cleaning fuels, etc)
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OSHA 1910.134
- 2 IN/2 OUT (RIT)
- fit tests
- training records
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who supervises all companies in the hot zone?
entry leader
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what do white pages provide?
- info on how to use guide
- phone #s
- table of placards
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pages contain response info. look up by guide #
orange (1 chem)
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pages organized by ID #
provide name and guide #
yellow
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pages that are organized by name
blue
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if section is highlighted, go to __section for specefic isolation and protective actions
green (organized by ID #)
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small spill is considered__
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NIOSH provides what info?
(chems are listed alphabetically)
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developed by US coast guard. provides emegency response info for materials tansported on water
- CHRIS
- chem haz. response and info system
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Jane's Chem-Bio handbook deals with what?
terrorism
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permit required by FD to store HAZMATS
- hazmat inventory statement (HMIS)
- mazmat management plan (HMMP)
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NFPS for hazmat training levels
OSHA 1910.120
472
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NFPA regarding EMS roles in HAZMAT
473
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what % of terrorist incidents use explosives?
70
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colorless, odorless gas fire suppressant that interrups the chemical chain reaction.
halon
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fire resistant chemical found in flammable liquid areas like gas stations and commercial cookers
dry chemical
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law applies to all emergency workers. contains hazmat levels of competency.
HAZWOPER. osha 1910.120
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CERCLA stands for__ what is it also known as?
- comprehensive enviro response compensation and liablity act.
- superfund
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law that adds sections on planning, preparedness, training. had the most impact on the way we do business. let to development of SERC and LECPs
superfund amendments and reauthorization act.
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law requires the proper management and storage of hazardous waste
resource conservation and recovery act
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lists quantity limits for storage and design for containers. only at fixed facilities.listes requirements for Hazmat Materials Management Plan and Haz Materials Inventory Statement
International Fire Code chapeter 27
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like a 704 but uses color bars. bottom white line is for PPE. Also allows * to be used for carcinogen
Haz Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS)
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database that operates on a server. all chems being used in the depot environment. tracks all safety and employee info.
HMMS (developed at HAFB)
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largest chemical database. >32 mill.
Chem ABstract Service (CAS)
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roof top for low pressure liquid tanks. up to 15 PSI.
dome
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roof tops for HP storage
spherical
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fixed facility containers. identified by steel frame that surrouns tank.
25-100psi= non pressure
intermodal tanks
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4 ft cylinders (size 1a) hold what pressure?
40-900 psi
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nonpressurized flammable liquid trailers. egg shaped
MC306
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typically double shelled low pressure (psi). flammable liquids, caustics, or acids
307
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cryogenic containers. box at the rear to identify
338
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what is MC312?
corrosive liquids. pressures under 75psi. protective rings around it
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what is MC331?
high pressure tanks. 100+ psi. bolted manyway (circle) on end. propane, butane, anhydrous ammonia
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7 primary types of WMDs
- TRACEMP
- thermal radialogical, asphyxiation, chemical, etiological, mechanical, psychological
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type of chem not easily absorbed through skin
inorganic
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legal limit for employee to be exposed to hazard in 8 hr work day. expressed in ppm
permissible exposure limit (PEL)
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most important piece of PPE
respiratory protection
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NFPA 1994
PPE for first respnders to CBRNE events
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Golden Rule of Chem Protective Clothing
no one piece will protectect you from everything
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type of release that occurs <1 sec
violent rupture.
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release of pressure where it releases more pressure than the relief valve can handle
rapid release
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types of gases included in 4 gas meter
- O2
- CO
- LEL sensor
- hydrogen sulfide
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how often do you need to calibrate a gas meter?
30 days
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relative response factor
adjusting levels to match what methane was calibrated at on your monitor
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3 levels of decon stablished by NFPA 472
emergency, technical, mass
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how long should you flush water to decon a corrosive?
at least 20 mins
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window of opportunity for decon
10-15 mins
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level of training hospital workers must have for fine decon.
tech level
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method for developing icident objectives
S
M
A
R
T
- specific
- measurable
- action-oriented
- realistic
- time-sensitive
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is fire control on liquids considered off or defensive?
defensive
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min staffing for hazmat positions
15
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foam is used for hydrocarbons, polar solvents, or both?
only hydrocarbons (unless you have a special blend for polar solvents-usually higher percentage like 6)
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low expansion foam ratio:
medium:
high expansion:
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vapor pressure of all gases
>40psia
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expansion rate of propane
270:1
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