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Hazardous Materials
Material that poses a threat or unreasonable risk to life, health, or property.
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Explosives
- TNT
- Ammunition
- Fireworks
- Black powder
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Toxic and Flammable Gases
- Chlorine
- Ammonia
- Nitrogen
- CO
- Acetylene
- Propane
- Butane
- H2
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Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Gasoline
- Acetone
- Diesel
- Brake Fluid
- Oil
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Flammable Solids, Dangerous when Wet, Spontaneously Combustible
- Phosphorus
- Magnesium
- Titanium
- Lithium
- Calcium resinate
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Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
- Lithium peroxide
- Calcium chlorite
- Pool chlorine
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Toxic and Infectious Substances
- Cyanide
- Arsenic
- Phosgene
- Insecticides
- Pesticides
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Corrosive Substances
- Hydrochloric acid
- Sulfuric acid
- Caustic
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Types of Damage from Hazmats
- Thermal: heat sources, burns
- Radiological: radiation emitting
- Asphyxiation: lack of O2 due to chemical vapors, heavy gases
- Chemical: toxic or corrosive
- Etiological: biohazards
- Mechanical: bullets
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RAIN
- Recognize that a hazmat incident has occurred.
- Avoid contact with the hazmat substance
- Isolate the area
- Notify the appropriate authorities or response agencies.
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Safety Zones
Areas surrounding a hazardous material accident, such as hot, war, and cool zones, designated for specific rescue operations
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Hot Zone
- Area where contamination is present, generally adjacent to the accident site.
- Also known as exclusion zone.
- Only trained personnel should enter.
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Warm Zone
- Area adjacent to the hot zone, where life-saving care is performed.
- Contamination reduction zone.
- All personnel should wear protective gear
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Cool Zone
- Area adjacent to warm zone, where normal treatment is performed.
- Support zone.
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