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When analyzing a hazardous materials incident at the Awareness level, what are you responsible for?

recognizing the presence of hazardous materials

Identify your FOUR main responsibilities at the Awareness level.

call for trained personnel, recognize the presence of hazardous materials, protect yourself, secure the area

What is the DOT Class for radioactive materials?

7

What does Class 8 of the DOT hazard classification contain?

<p>corrosive materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each DOT hazard class and division with its description.

<p>Class 4, Division 1 = Flammable solid Class 4, Division 2 = Spontaneously combustible material Class 4, Division 3 = Dangerous-when-wet material</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explosives that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast or minor projection hazard, or both, but no mass explosion hazard are in the DOT Class 1, Division?

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

A material that is a flammable solid would be classified as a Class ____ hazardous material.

<p>4.1</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the DOT hazard classification system, certain hazards can be determined by the?

<p>color of the label or placard</p> Signup and view all the answers

When hazardous materials are being transported by rail, where are the shipping papers most likely to be?

<p>with the conductor or engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for having the shipping papers on a ship carrying hazardous cargo?

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

Identify the THREE pieces of information that should always be printed on a pipeline warning sign.

<p>ownership of the pipeline, emergency phone number, information about the pipeline contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the symbol below (an X with a 2 in the center) indicate?

<p>fragmentation hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the following may be sensory clues that you can use to recognize the presence of a hazardous material EXCEPT looking in the health hazard section of the SDS.

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

One limitation of using your senses to determine the presence of a hazardous material is that?

<p>if you are close enough to sense hazardous materials, you may have already endangered yourself</p> Signup and view all the answers

At a fixed facility, where is the best place to look for the names of the hazardous materials?

<p>SDS and the emergency planning documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each way in which a hazardous material can harm people, property, or the environment with its definition.

<p>Corrosive = Can destroy body tissue on contact Etiologic = Living microscopic organisms, like germs, that can enter the body Thermal = Caused by exposure to extreme temperatures, either hot or cold Poisonous = Materials that are toxic to humans if inhaled, swallowed, absorbed, or enter through breaks in the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using your sense of smell to identify a hazardous material can put you at risk of exposure by way of?

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

A corrosive material that damages the skin or body tissue is considered exposure by?

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

Information about a material's health hazards will be found in the?

<p>Potential Hazard area of the orange guide pages in the ERG</p> Signup and view all the answers

Petroleum and hazardous liquid pipeline structures include?

<p>pump stations</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are personal safety considerations to evaluate when responding to an incident where criminal or terrorist activity is suspected EXCEPT the smell emanating from the scene.

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

Determine which TWO products correspond to guide number 128.

<p>diesel fuel, gasoline</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the Emergency Response Guidebook that is opened to the section that lists the UN/NA numbers in order.

<p>Yellow section</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify THREE types of hazard information found in the orange section of the Emergency Response Guidebook.

<p>fire and explosion hazards, protective clothing to wear, spill or leak response actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each guide number with the corresponding hazardous material.

<p>Chlorine = 124 Diesel Fuel = 128 Acetone = 127 Nitrogen = 121</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the truck that can transport liquid petroleum products, such as gasoline and jet fuel.

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

The placard below (orange with a 1) indicates a(n):

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

Match each mode of transportation with the title of the shipping paper that would be used.

<p>Highway = Bill of lading Railway = Waybill Ship = Dangerous cargo manifest Airplane = Air bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each SDS section with the type of information that can be found in that section.

<p>Health hazards = Exposure hazards Fire and explosion data = Extinguishing medium Physical data = Solubility in water Reactivity data = Incompatibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify FOUR types of locations that could become targets for criminal or terrorist activity using hazardous materials.

<p>military installations, telecommunications facilities, places of historical significance, mass transit systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

When trying to identify a specific material that has been delivered by truck, one common difficulty you may encounter is that the?

<p>shipment contains a mixed load of hazardous materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

Determine what the product name is for identification number 1001.

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

Determine the UN/NA number and guide number for propane.

<p>UN/NA number 1075 or 1978 and guide number 115</p> Signup and view all the answers

Use Guide 111 in the Emergency Response Guidebook:

<p>only until more specific information is available</p> Signup and view all the answers

Terrorists have been known to use compact sedans as IEDs. What is the outdoor evacuation distance for a compact sedan IED?

<p>1,500 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

One main hazard from a BLEVE is/are?

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

The onset of symptoms from a biological terrorist incident can occur within?

<p>minutes to hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

Terrorist incidents characterized by the rapid onset of medical symptoms and easily observed signatures are?

<p>chemical incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

The type of protective action that requires you to keep everyone who is not directly involved in the emergency response operations, including unprotected emergency responders, away from the incident area is known as?

<p>isolating the area and denying entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evacuation may require you to do all of the following EXCEPT find a building where windows and doors can be closed tightly.

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

A typical situation when you should use the isolation distances found in the ERG's orange guide pages is when?

<p>a hazardous material is exposed to fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify FOUR specific actions you should take when an incident is suspected to involve criminal or terrorist activity.

<p>communicate the suspicion to the proper authority, protect yourself and others, attempt to preserve any physical evidence, be alert for explosive devices and/or booby traps</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a contamination risk exists and you need to provide first aid to a victim:

<p>be sure the victim has been decontaminated</p> Signup and view all the answers

Responder Kaldor arrives at a BLEVE incident with a 3,088 gallon tank that is 4.1x21.3 feet and has 7,055 lb propane mass. Determine the SUGGESTED minimum evacuation distance.

<p>NOT 3,345 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hazardous Materials Awareness Responsibilities

  • Recognize the presence of hazardous materials as a key responsibility at the Awareness level.
  • Call for trained personnel, protect oneself, and secure the area when encountering hazardous materials.

DOT Hazard Classification

  • Radioactive materials fall under DOT Class 7.
  • Class 8 of the DOT classification pertains to corrosive materials.
  • Class 4, Division 1 indicates flammable solids, Division 2 for spontaneously combustible materials, and Division 3 for materials that are dangerous when wet.

Explosive Classification

  • Explosives that pose a fire hazard but have a minor blast or projection hazard are classified under DOT Class 1, Division 3.

Hazard Information and Shipping Papers

  • A flammable solid is classified as a Class 4.1 hazardous material.
  • The DOT hazard classification can be identified by the color of labels or placards.
  • Shipping papers for hazardous materials transported by rail are typically with the conductor or engineer, while the captain carries them on ships.

Pipeline and Symbol Identification

  • Pipeline warning signs must include ownership, emergency contact number, and contents information.
  • A symbol of an X with a 2 indicates a fragmentation hazard.

Recognition of Hazardous Materials

  • Sensory clues for identification exclude reliance on the health hazard section of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
  • Proximity to hazardous materials when trying to use senses may put one at risk.
  • SDS and emergency planning documents are primary resources for identifying hazardous materials at fixed facilities.

Hazards and Health Exposure

  • Hazards can be classified as corrosive (destroys tissues on contact), etiologic (germs entering the body), thermal (due to extreme temperatures), and poisonous (toxic if inhaled, absorbed, or ingested).
  • Inhalation risk arises from using smell to identify hazardous materials.
  • Contact exposure refers to corrosive materials damaging skin or tissue.

Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Information

  • Health hazards can be found in the Potential Hazard area of the ERG.
  • The yellow section organizes UN/NA numbers; the orange section provides hazard information, including fire and explosion risks, protective clothing, and response actions.
  • Specific guide numbers correspond to specific hazardous materials: Chlorine (124), Diesel Fuel (128), Acetone (127), Nitrogen (121).

Transportation and Evacuation Protocol

  • Shipping papers vary by transport mode: Bill of lading (highway), waybill (railway), dangerous cargo manifest (ship), air bill (airplane).
  • Isolation distances in the ERG are crucial when hazardous materials are exposed to fire.
  • Evacuation for IED threats such as compact sedans should be a minimum of 1,500 feet.

Criminal and Terrorist Activity Response

  • Locations susceptible to criminal or terrorist activities include military installations, telecommunications, historical sites, and mass transit.
  • Actions to consider when criminal activity is suspected: communicate suspicions, protect oneself, preserve physical evidence, and remain alert for explosives.

First Aid and Contamination Concerns

  • First aid responders must ensure victims are decontaminated before assistance is given.
  • Minimize potential contamination risks when offering help and follow protocols during such emergencies.

BLEVE Scenarios and Emergency Response

  • BLEVE incidents can lead to projectile hazards.
  • Symptoms from biological terrorist incidents may appear minutes to hours post-exposure.
  • In situations with suspected criminal activity, isolating affected areas is critical, ensuring untrained responders do not enter.

General Note on Evacuation

  • When evacuating, searching for a building with tightly sealed windows and doors is not a requirement.

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