Hazardous Materials Awareness and Response
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What is the current attitude of the public towards hazardous materials compared to the past?

  • More concerned and with higher expectations (correct)
  • Indifferent and with no expectations
  • Unchanged and with the same expectations
  • Less concerned and with lower expectations

    • What does the term 'hazardous materials' mean to a citizen with a food allergy?

  • Only substances that are regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation
  • Peanuts and other food allergens (correct)
  • Only substances that are explosive
  • Any substance that can pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property

    • What is the primary reason for categorizing and classifying hazardous materials?

  • To simplify the transportation process
  • To reduce the number of hazardous materials
  • To increase the cost of transportation
  • To better identify the risks and responses to hazardous material events (correct)

    • What is included in the term 'hazardous materials' according to the Secretary of Transportation?

    <p>Hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, marine pollutants, elevated temperature materials, and materials designated as hazardous in the Hazardous Materials Table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many classes of hazardous materials are defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation?

    <p>More than 5 classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Hazardous Materials Table?

    <p>To designate materials as hazardous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of categorizing hazardous materials into classes?

    <p>To better identify the risks and responses to incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential hazard associated with Class 1 materials?

    <p>Shock waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Class 2 materials?

    <p>They are stored under pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential hazard associated with Class 5 materials?

    <p>Temperature and shock sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of first responders trained at the awareness level?

    <p>To notify the proper authorities of the release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nickname for law enforcement first responders who respond to hazardous material incidents?

    <p>The blue canaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in managing hazardous materials?

    <p>Recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential hazard associated with Class 8 materials?

    <p>Corrosive burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the federal 'Emergency Response Guidebook'?

    <p>To provide guidelines for emergency responders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Class 9 materials?

    <p>They are miscellaneous hazardous materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key aspects of being a first responder awareness individual?

    <p>Ability to recognize the presence of hazardous materials in an emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Benner's D.E.C.I.D.E. process?

    <p>To make smarter, more informed decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to be aware of hazardous materials in the community?

    <p>Hazardous materials are virtually everywhere in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the clues that can help identify a hazardous materials event?

    <p>The occupancy or location of the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the DOT identification number?

    <p>To determine the name of the hazardous material and obtain hazard response information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of a product specific containment system?

    <p>It has protective housing around fittings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a first responder awareness individual in an employer's emergency response plan?

    <p>To provide site security and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last step in the Benner's D.E.C.I.D.E. process?

    <p>Evaluate process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for law enforcement to be aware of hazardous materials?

    <p>Hazardous materials are a part of our everyday life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the United Nations hazard class numbers?

    <p>To classify the type of hazardous material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hazard class associated with Number 3?

    <p>Flammable/combustible liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is NOT typically found on a shipping paper?

    <p>Driver's contact information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the packing group on a shipping paper?

    <p>To indicate the degree of danger the material presents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phone number for CHEMTREC?

    <p>1-800-424-9300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should first responders do if they are unsure about the material or how to respond?

    <p>Look for emergency response information and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Emergency Response Guidebook?

    <p>To provide information on how to respond to hazardous materials incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to be entered on the shipping paper if the material is an elevated temperature material?

    <p>Hot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be contacted to provide technical assistance during a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>Carrier and shipper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of dividing recruits into response teams during a scenario?

    <p>To allow recruits to discuss and prepare their response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of information about the material at an incident?

    <p>The shipping paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hazardous Materials

    • Hazardous materials are substances or materials that can pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce.

    Categories and Classifications of Hazardous Materials

    • The U.S. Department of Transportation has categorized hazardous materials into 9 classes and one category:
    • Class 1: Explosives
    • Class 2: Compressed Gases
    • Class 3: Flammable and Combustible Liquids
    • Class 4: Flammable Solids; Spontaneously Combustible Materials; and Dangerous When Wet Materials
    • Class 5: Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
    • Class 6: Poisonous Liquids and Solids; Etiologic or Infectious Materials
    • Class 7: Radioactive Materials
    • Class 8: Corrosive Materials
    • Class 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
    • ORM-D: Other Regulated Materials (Consumer Commodities)

    Hazards Presented by Hazardous Materials

    • Class 1 materials: blast overpressure, shock waves, flying debris, spreading of fire
    • Class 2 materials: materials stored under pressure, inhalation hazard, suffocation, asphyxiation, BLEVE
    • Class 3 materials: fire, combustion explosion, water contamination
    • Class 4 materials: water or moist air reactivity, corrosivity, materials involved in fire will burn very hot
    • Class 5 materials: temperature and shock sensitivity, ability to react violently with organic materials, will give off oxygen to support fire
    • Class 6 materials: contamination of environment and persons, possible inhalation hazard, can cause disease in humans and animals
    • Class 7 materials: contamination, radiation burns and sickness through exposure
    • Class 8 materials: chemical burns due to corrosive nature, splatter in contact with water, may give off toxic fumes
    • Class 9 materials: burns from elevated temperature materials, contamination of environment and persons
    • ORM-D materials: poison ingestion hazard, chemical burns, fires

    Managing Hazardous Materials

    • Recognizing the presence of hazardous materials in the community
    • Proactively involving the department in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery (disposal/incident review and evaluation)

    First Responder Training

    • Awareness level: recognizing hazardous materials, understanding risks and responses, and notifying authorities
    • Benner's D.E.C.I.D.E. process: Detect hazardous material presence, Estimate likely harm, Choose response objectives, Identify action options, Do the best option, Evaluate process

    Detecting Hazardous Materials

    • Clues for detecting hazardous materials include:
      • Occupancy/location of the incident
      • Container type or shape
      • Identification number or other types of markings
      • Color of placards displayed on a transport vehicle or labels on a package
      • Shipping papers carried in a transport vehicle
      • Using senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste)

    Resources for Information and Assistance

    • CHEMTREC (Chemical Transportation Emergency Center)
    • Emergency Response Guidebook
    • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
    • Dispatchers and other first responders
    • Transportation industry contacts
    • Federal agencies (e.g., Bureau of Explosives, Department of Energy)
    • Other state agencies responsible for hazardous material incident response

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