Size-Up and Actions
What is the term for the mental process of hazard analysis?
Size-up
What is the Incident Management System (IMS) used for?
To organize emergency incidents
Why is decontamination important at hazmat incidents?
To ensure the safety of responders and the public.
What must responders understand about their PPE to stay safe?
Its limitations
What is another term for leak control at a hazmat incident?
Containment
When do responders typically identify the incident level and operational mode at a hazmat incident?
During size-up
Who is responsible for ensuring operational and personnel safety at a hazmat incident?
The Safety Officer
What are the basic principles of any decontamination operation?
Get it off, keep it off, contain it.
What is the process that occurs when a chemical passes through fabric on a molecular level?
Permeation
What defensive action can Operations Level responders take during a leak?
Damming, diking, or diverting activities.
What operational mode is appropriate when no action is the only safe course?
Nonintervention
Who implements the Incident Action Plan (IAP) at a hazmat incident?
The Operations Section
What is the goal of emergency decontamination?
To remove the contaminant as quickly as possible.
What type of PPE provides the highest level of respiratory protection?
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
What is a defensive tactic used to dilute the concentration of a gaseous hazard?
Vapor dispersion
When are formal, written Incident Action Plans (IAPs) usually required?
At large-scale, complex incidents.
What level of training must the Incident Commander (IC) have at a hazmat incident?
Hazardous Materials Operations
Where should the decontamination site be located in relation to the contamination source?
Upwind, uphill, and upstream.
What PPE should responders wear when handling cryogenic materials?
Low-temperature protective clothing.
What is a high priority at flammable and combustible liquid spills?
Vapor control
What is the first priority for responders at hazmat incidents?
Life safety
In which zone is decontamination ideally performed?
The warm zone
What type of decontamination can be performed without setting up a formal decon corridor?
Emergency decontamination
What is the most serious PPE-related heat stress disorder?
Heat stroke
What indicates that container failure may be imminent at a flammable gas incident?
An increase in the intensity of sounds or fire issuing from relief valves.