G-HAZC HazMat Incident Operations Part 3
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What should the Hot Zone Entry Team do if an equipment failure occurs or a team member is injured?

  • Exit the Hot Zone immediately (correct)
  • Call for backup
  • Stay in the Hot Zone to minimize delay
  • Try to repair the equipment
  • What is the role of the Decontamination Officer?

  • To assist in treating injured personnel
  • To guide the Hot Zone Entry Team in the Hot Zone
  • To monitor air pressure levels
  • To supervise decontamination procedures (correct)
  • What should personnel do after completing decontamination?

  • Stay in the Decontamination Area
  • Report to Rehabilitation (Rehab) for replenishment of fluids and cool down (correct)
  • Leave the incident scene
  • Return to their duties immediately
  • When should the Hot Zone Entry Team exit the Hot Zone Sector?

    <p>When they receive an order to exit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum air pressure required for the Hot Zone Entry Team to return to the Decontamination Area?

    <p>One-quarter of a full cylinder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring no persons enter the Hot Zone until decontamination procedures are in place?

    <p>The Hot Zone Entry Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Rehabilitation (Rehab) process?

    <p>To replenish fluids and cool down personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to personnel after completing Rehabilitation?

    <p>They are relieved of further duties as personnel resources permit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who operates the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre?

    <p>The Canadian Transport Dangerous Goods Directorate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the staff at CANUTEC?

    <p>To interpret technical information and provide emergency response advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contact number for CANUTEC's non-emergency information line?

    <p>(613) 992-4624</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be contacted in the case of a lost or stolen explosive?

    <p>Local Police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may the Incident Commander request a NOTAM during a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should the Incident Commander request to notify to issue a NOTAM?

    <p>The TFS Communications Centre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the Incident Commander request termination of a NOTAM?

    <p>At the conclusion of an incident or the need for a NOTAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for notifying federal agencies in the case of a rail, air or marine incident?

    <p>Transport Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Emergency Exiting

    • Orders given to Hot Zone Entry Team(s) to exit an incident must be acknowledged and obeyed immediately.
    • In the event of equipment failure or team member injury, the Hot Zone Entry Team must exit the Hot Zone immediately.

    Decontamination

    • The Hot Zone Entry Officer ensures no persons enter the Hot Zone until suitable decontamination procedures are in place and decontamination personnel are ready.
    • Hot Zone Entry Team(s) returning from the Hot Zone Sector must report to the Decontamination Area with a minimum of one quarter (¼) cylinder air pressure remaining.
    • Personnel presenting themselves for decontamination become the responsibility of the Decontamination Officer and must act on the orders of the Decontamination Crew.

    Rehabilitation

    • Personnel completing decontamination must present themselves to Rehabilitation (Rehab) for replenishment of fluids and cool down, and receive medical monitoring.
    • After Rehab, personnel who served in Totally Encapsulating Vapour Protective Chemical Suits at an incident should be relieved of further duties as personnel resources permit.

    Notifications

    • CANUTEC is the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre operated by the Transport Dangerous Goods Directorate of Transport Canada.
    • CANUTEC can be contacted at (613) 996-6666 (24 hours) for emergency, and (613) 992-4624 (24 hours) for non-emergency.
    • Federal and provincial regulations require the reporting of dangerous goods incidents to certain authorities, including local Police, federal agencies, and CANUTEC in specific cases.
    • Notifications are required in cases of lost, stolen, or misplaced explosives, radioactive materials, or infectious substances.

    Emergency Request Procedure – Airspace NOTAM Notice to Airmen Format

    • The Incident Commander may request a “NOTAM” (Notice to Airmen) flight exclusion zone be issued by Transport Canada in cases of toxic cloud, air traffic congestion, rotor wash disturbance, or BLEVE hazard.
    • The request should be made through the TFS Communications Centre to the Emergency Air Operations Centre at (877) 992-6853.
    • The Incident Commander should request termination of the NOTAM through the TFS Communications Centre at the conclusion of the incident or need for the NOTAM.

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    This quiz covers emergency exiting procedures for Hot Zone Entry Teams, including acknowledging orders, equipment failure, and injuries. It outlines the protocols for immediate exit from the Hot Zone in emergency situations.

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