Chapter 1
What is hazmat
Anything that is hazardous to people environment etc
What are the seven clues to the presence of hazmat?
Locations, occupancy types, and preincident surveys
Basic container information
Transportation placards, markings, and labels
Non transportation hazmat markings and labels
Hazard information reference sources
Sensory clues including victim signs and symptoms
Monitoring and detection devices
What color are the emergency guides pages
orange
What are the 4 routes of exposure
Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption injection
What is a Nonpressurized container
Tend to have flat sides/ends and include bags, bottles, droms, road trailers, rail cars and fixed facility tanks
What is the canutec phone number
1-888-226-8832
What are the 7 mechanisms of harm
TRACEM-P
When a placard is present, what are the four steps to hazard recognition?
Background color of placard
Hazard class number at the bottom of the placard
UN/NA identification number
Pictogram at the top of placard
What is the protective action distance for large spill at night time for un 3383
3.6 miles
What are the main tasks for awareness level responders
Awareness Level Personnel will isolate hazardous areas, protect themselves and others from hazards and can communicate information and call for assistance
Identify what the blue, red, yellow, and white backgrounds represent in the NFPA 704 system
Blue- Health
Red- Flammability
Yellow- Instability
White- Special Hazard
What is the fireball diameter for a LPG semi tanker and safe distance
499 feet safe distance 1996 ft
NFPA 473
Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents
What are the nine hazard classes identified by the United Nations (UN) system.
Class 1- Explosives (Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6)
Class 2- Gases (Division 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)
Class 3- Flammable liquids
Class 4- Flammable solids (Division 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
Class 5- Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides (Division 5.1, 5.2)
Class 6- Toxic and infectious substances (Division 6.1, 6.2)
Class 7- Radioactive materials
Class 8- Corrosive substances
Class 9- Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
What is a large spill
A spill that involves greater than 55 us gallons. or multiple spills from small packages.