Hazmat Training
How many hours are required by OSHA annually?
8 hours
•Individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release
•Individuals who have been trained to initiate a emergency response by notifying the proper authorities
•They take no further action
First Responder Awareness Level
What is the most important substance for ammonia?
Water
What are the levels of PPE-protection?
Level A
Level B
Level C
Level D
Name the 3 zones.
Cold
Warm
Hot
How many hours of initial training must Hazmat TMs receive?
24 hours
•Individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances
•Individuals who have received at least 8 hours of training
•They will contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures
First Responder Operations Level
What is an incompatible substance to ammonia?
•Halogens (chlorine)
• Metals (mercury, brass, galvanized steel
• Acids (chloric acid, hydrochloric)
• Oxides (carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide)
•NIOSH-approved full face air-purifying respirator (APR)
•Chemical-resistant clothing (coveralls and long-sleeved jacket; hooded, one or two piece chemical splash suit; disposable chemical-resistant coveralls)
•Coveralls*
•Chemical-resistant inner and outer gloves
•Chemical-resistant boots with steel toe and shank
•Hard hat
•Intrinsically safe two-way radio communications
* Optional
Level C
Container for PPE
Over pack Drum
To maintain the incentive pay for Hazmat how many hours does corporate require TMs to complete?
16 hours
•Individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances
•Individuals who have received at least 24 hours of training beyond the First Responder Operations level
•They will stop the release by approaching the point of release. (plug, patch, or stop)
Hazardous Materials Technician
Ignition temperature for ammonia
1204 F
•NIOSH-approved pressure-demand SCBA
•Fully encapsulating chemical-resistant suit
•Coveralls*
•Chemical-resistant inner and outer gloves
•Chemical-resistant boots with steel toe and shank (worn over
or under fully encapsulating suit, depending on construction)
•Hard hat
•Disposable protective suit, gloves, and boots
(worn over fully encapsulating suit)*
•Intrinsically safe two-way radio communications
* Optional
Level A
set up before anything else
DECON
What are the 3 priories to protect in order?
1.people
2.environment
3.property
•Individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances and provide support to Hazardous Materials Technicians
•Individuals who have received at least 24 hours of training beyond the Hazardous Materials Technicians
•They have specific knowledge of various substances and will act as a liaison
Hazardous Materials Specialist
What type of ammonia spill is
Hardest type to clean up
Form of hot gas
In areas > -28°F
Vapor will effuse
into the air
Vapor can permeate
into product
Vapor Spill
•Coveralls
•Gloves*
•Leather or chemical-resistant boots
or shoes with steel toe and shank
•Chemical-resistant, disposable outer boots*
•Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles*
•Hard hat
* Optional
Level D
substance used to decontaminate for ammonia or PAA
Water
In Chemical Training what are the 3 questions you must be able to answer before responding?
1. What is it?
2.What will it do to me?
3.What do I need to protect myself?
•Individuals who will assume control of the incident scene beyond the First Responder Awareness level
•Individuals who have received at least 24 hours of training equal to the First Responder Operations
•Knowledge includes: ERP (site, local,state, federal), PPE and Decon procedures
Receive annual refresher training
On-Scene Incident Commander
What type of ammonia spill is would this be
Ammonia will start to boil and vaporize at -28°F
If a spill is in a freezer area: use mops, absorbent materials, and water
Exercise care in disposal
Liquid Spills
•NIOSH-approved pressure-demand SCBA
•Chemical-resistant clothing (coveralls and long-sleeved jacket; hooded, one or two piece chemical splash suit; disposable chemical-resistant coveralls)
•Coveralls*
•Chemical-resistant inner and outer gloves
•Chemical-resistant boots with steel toe and shank
•Hard hat
•Intrinsically safe two-way radio communications
* Optional
Level B
Where responders suit up
Cold zone