14 Questions
Which gas is used in industrial processes, glass etching, rodenticides, and preventive dentistry?
Vikane
Which gas is highly toxic upon inhalation and can cause severe irritation and injury upon contact with skin or eyes?
Methyl Bromide
What type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when in proximity to the property during fumigation?
All of the above
What is the health hazard associated with fluorides?
All of the above
Which gas has a sweetish, chloroform-like odor in high concentrations?
Methyl Bromide
What are the two most commonly used fumigation gases?
Vikane and Methyl Bromide
According to the text, what should be done if the integrity of the tent or seal has been violated during fumigation?
Evacuate buildings downwind
What is the recommended mode of attack in a fire situation involving fumigation?
Defensive mode from outside and upwind
What should be done if a victim is found in a hazardous materials situation?
Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and monitor vital signs
Who is responsible for conducting searches in tent buildings during fumigation?
Exterminating company
What information should be obtained from security personnel if present at the scene of fumigation?
All of the above
When should entry be made into a building during a hazardous materials situation?
After donning proper personal protective equipment
What should be done if a tent is in place during a fire situation involving fumigation?
Drop the tent to provide ventilation
What should be done if a victim has eye burns in a hazardous materials situation?
Wash with running water for 5 minutes
Test your knowledge on fumigation emergency procedures and the potential health hazards associated with the commonly used gas, Vikane (Fluorides). Learn about the toxicity of fluorides and their effects on the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and respiratory system.
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