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What is the primary reason for wearing SCBA and PPE at clan lab incidents?
What is the primary reason for wearing SCBA and PPE at clan lab incidents?
- To prevent exposure to hazardous materials (correct)
- To protect against physical harm
- To enhance communication between personnel
- To maintain a professional appearance
Who determines the level of PPE required at a clan lab incident?
Who determines the level of PPE required at a clan lab incident?
- Toronto EMS personnel
- The Incident Commander
- Any TFS personnel on scene
- TFS Hazardous Materials Technicians (correct)
What is the minimum reading that requires no entry for TFS personnel?
What is the minimum reading that requires no entry for TFS personnel?
- 10% of the LEL (correct)
- 20% of the LEL
- 50% of the LEL
- 5% of the LEL
What is the purpose of the Decontamination Area?
What is the purpose of the Decontamination Area?
What is the first step in responding to an injured person at a clan lab incident?
What is the first step in responding to an injured person at a clan lab incident?
Who is responsible for ensuring evacuation of the area?
Who is responsible for ensuring evacuation of the area?
What is the radius of the evacuation area?
What is the radius of the evacuation area?
What is the purpose of securing the evacuation area?
What is the purpose of securing the evacuation area?
What is the primary responsibility of police personnel during a clan lab operation?
What is the primary responsibility of police personnel during a clan lab operation?
Under what circumstances should Fire Suppression personnel enter a clan lab?
Under what circumstances should Fire Suppression personnel enter a clan lab?
Why should the use of water during fire suppression be approached with caution?
Why should the use of water during fire suppression be approached with caution?
What should be considered when dealing with water run-off during fire suppression activities?
What should be considered when dealing with water run-off during fire suppression activities?
Who should be notified in the event of a fire or explosion in a building used as a clan lab?
Who should be notified in the event of a fire or explosion in a building used as a clan lab?
What is the primary role of the Chemist in a clan lab operation?
What is the primary role of the Chemist in a clan lab operation?
Who can request the response of Health Canada, Clandestine Drug Laboratory Investigative and Control personnel?
Who can request the response of Health Canada, Clandestine Drug Laboratory Investigative and Control personnel?
Where can further information regarding Clandestine Drug Laboratory operations be acquired?
Where can further information regarding Clandestine Drug Laboratory operations be acquired?
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Study Notes
Mandatory Use of SCBA and Personal Protective Equipment
- TFS personnel must wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and SCBA when entering or operating in confirmed or suspected clan lab areas.
- Higher levels of PPE, including chemical protective suits, may be required as determined by TFS Hazardous Materials Technicians.
Mandatory Use of Air Monitoring Equipment
- TFS personnel cannot enter a clan lab area until the atmosphere has been tested for explosive/flammable vapors, toxins, and other hazards.
- No entry is permitted if air monitoring instruments detect toxic vapors or explosive/combustible vapors at 10% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) or more.
Decontamination
- Decontamination Areas should be clearly marked and Entry Control established to monitor activity in the hot zone.
- Decontamination of all personnel and equipment exposed to clan lab hazards is required, with the level of decontamination determined by TFS Hazardous Materials Technicians.
Rescue and Evacuation of Injured
- The Incident Commander is responsible for rescuing victims, treating the affected or injured, and requesting Toronto EMS personnel if not already on scene.
- A 50-100m evacuation area should be secured with barrier tape to prevent unauthorized entry.
Fire Suppression
- Entry into a clan lab should only be made to conduct a known rescue of human life, and under fire conditions with no life hazard, to prevent extension and exposure damage.
- Caution should be exercised when wearing PPE with SCBA, as it may not completely protect personnel from exposure at clan labs.
- The Incident Commander should consider a defensive mode of attack to protect personnel from unknown chemical exposure, explosion, and rapid fire advance.
Other Notifications
- TFS personnel can request the response of Health Canada, Clandestine Drug Laboratory Investigative and Control personnel through on-scene Police Service personnel.
- The Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) should be notified of any fire or explosion in a building used as a clan lab.
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