California Specialized Training Institute
Block N
The Safe and Competent Haz Mat Process
Main Points
• The Need and Basics of a “Process”
• “Acronyms” as a Process
• “Checklists” as a Process
• “Risk vs. Gain” as a Process
• “ICS 202” as a Process
• Applying the Process
• Your Haz Mat Management Process
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Block Outline
1. The Need and Basics of a “Process”.
a. Do we need a “Process”?
1) Why? __________________________________
2) Why not? _______________________________
b. The Goals of a Haz Mat Response — Protect:
1) Life/Health,
2) Environment,
3) Property.
c. Role of hazmat responders, respond:
1) Safely; and
2) Competently Respond; within appropriate –
a)
Level (of training),
b) Resources (equipment and expertise), and
c)
Capabilities (ability to perform the task assigned).
d. Role of IC: Safely and competently manage the entire response.
1) Be a good “Macro” Manager.
2) To do this, you need a process.
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Goals of a Haz Mat Response. Protect:
Life
Environment
Property
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2. “Acronyms” as a Process.
a. The 12 essential tactical operations — S.I.N.C.I.A.P.C.P.D.D.D.:
1) Safety,
2) Isolate and Deny Entry,
3) Notifications,
4) Command,
5) Identification and Hazard Assessment,
6) Action Planning,
7) Protective Equipment,
8) Containment and Control,
9) Protective Actions,
10) Decontamination and Cleanup,
11) Disposal, and
12) Documentation.
b. The 5 essential strategic periods — 5 A’s:
1) Arrive,
2) Assess,
3) Action Plan,
4) Assign,
5) Adjust.
c. Remember the “Process” (in the form of acronyms) can help you as the
IC to “Manage” any and all Haz Mat events (minor to catastrophic).
d. Acronyms are personal — Customize your own Acronym, or
develop another type of process!
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Haz Mat First Responder Operations Acronym:
S
I
N
C
I
A
P
C
P
D
D
D
Or:
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3. “Checklists” as a Process.
a. Checklists can be in the form of a position checklist, a chemical
specific checklist or a generic checklist as follows:
b. When arriving at the scene:
1) Approach upwind, upgrade and upstream at a safe distance.
2) Stop at visual sighting, use binoculars and do safe size-up.
3) Position vehicle headed away from and not too close to event.
and if possible use your vehicle to help isolate incident.
4) Make notifications and request resources, giving safe route.
5) Maintain your position in safe area as a Joint ICP.
6) Establish formal command, verbally, visually and firmly.
c. When assessing the scene:
1) Get a briefing from first FRO on scene/temporary IC.
2) Assess initial actions by responders, especially S.I.N.
3) Conduct IDHA or delegate a central focal point for IDHA.
4) Until complete IDHA, initially organize via ICS positions.
5) Take defensive actions like containment and evacuation if it is
safe to do so, within your level, resources, and capabilities.
d. When action planning at the Scene:
1) After complete IDHA, do “Planning Meeting” to develop a
written Incident Action Plan (with valid Strategic Objectives)
and Site Safety Plan.
2) Don’t underestimate, expect problems and have back-up plans.
3) Ensure all personnel have appropriate protective equipment.
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Sample Haz Mat ICS Position Description Checklist
Position Title
Incident Commander
Responsibility
Overall “Macro” management of all operational and support activities of
the incident including the development and implementation of strategic
decisions and the ultimate approval of ordering and releasing resources.
Checklist
Assume formal, verbal, visual and firm command at ICP.
Obtain briefing.
Assess current problems, resources, actions and organization.
Assign basic “initial attack” ICS positions.
Assign needed ICS Command and General staff positions (Safety)
Consider single or unified command.
Hold planning meetings as needed.
Develop and communicate strategic objectives.
Approve Incident Action Plan and Site Safety Plan.
Re-assign staff as needed for IAP.
Ensure pre-operations briefings and safety meetings take place.
Manage and monitor incident as required by 8 CCR 5192(q)(3)
Make decisions and adjustments as needed.
Aggressively approve news releases to media.
Approve all ordering and releasing of resources.
Consider requirements of next operational period.
Approve plan for demobilization and transition to cleanup phase.
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3. “Checklists” as a Process. (continued)
e. When assigning at the scene:
1) Communicate Action Plan via briefing, and reorganize ICS
positions as needed per Incident Action Plan.
2) Assign Incident Action Plan Strategic Objectives to appropriate
ICS positions ensuring safe and proper operations.
3) If any possible inhalation hazard, ensure use of SCBAs.
4) Observe clearly defined physical Control Zones and Perimeter,
and limit numbers of personnel in the Control Zones.
5) Use “Buddy System” with back-ups.
6) Ensure EMS is on scene & use monitoring devices as needed.
7) Designate knowledgeable Safety Official to monitor operations.
8) Conduct decontamination anytime contamination is suspected.
f. When adjusting at the Scene:
1) Monitor the overall management of the incident, expect
problems and communicate adjustments as needed.
2) Think ahead (next operational period or cleanup).
3) Do proper disposal, recognizing water can be the enemy and
washing material down drain may be a more serious problem.
4) Keep good documentation and exposure records via Aide.
5) Consider teamwork essential & coordinate with all responders.
g. Checklists — mind joggers that can help you (do your own).
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My Checklist.
S
I
N
C
I
A
P
C
P
D
D
D
or
A
A
A
A
A
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4. “Risk vs. Gain” as a Process.
a. IC’s must understand and prioritize the goals of response, and
mentally conduct a Risk vs. Gain concept before assigning any
tactical operation responders will take at a Haz Mat incident.
b. The basic five step Risk vs. Gain process:
1) Identify gains to life, environment & property,
2) Identify risks to life, environment & property,
3) Assess level, resources and capabilities of responders and
4) Assess the overall safety,
5) Assess the overall viability of the action!
b. Process must be driven by safety & tempered by common sense.
c. Only if “Gains” outweigh “Risks” should the action be taken!
(Decisions won’t be easy, but process ensures a disciplined approach.)
d. Pros and Cons of Rescue in Exclusion Zone
1) Pro: Public safety responder’s job is to rescue and save lives.
2) Cons: Need to think about responder’s life safety (e.g. safety
equipment, buddy system, other actions that may save, or risk,
more lives, etc.).
3) Dilemma: To rescue or not to rescue — Do “Risk vs. Gain.”
e. Same Pros & Cons/Risk vs. Gain assessment should be done by IC to
limit environmental & property damage, with priority on life safety.
f. Risk vs. Gain can be a simple mental process for the IC to do
before directing any operations.
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Risk versus Gain
1. Assess life, environment & property GAINS,
2. Assess life, environment & property RISKS,
3. Assess level, resources & capability of responders,
4. Consider overall safety of action to be taken,
5. Consider the viability of the action to be taken.
If Risk outweighs Gain
If Gain outweighs Risk
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5. “ICS 202” as a Process.
a. Review ICS Form 202.
b. Add you own acronym or mind jogger for “strategic objectives”.
c. The five-step “hot pen” technique.
1) Write applicable acronym on form.
2) Circle the letter that’s a potential objective.
3) Identify objectives of immediate concern.
4) Write good strategic objectives.
5) Set a reasonable operational period.
6) Complete the rest of the ICS 202 (especially Safety Message).
d. ICS 202 can be a process for IC’s to develop strategic objectives.
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1. INCIDENT NAME
INCIDENT OBJECTIVES
2. DATE
PREPARED
CSTI 202
3. TIME
PREPARED
4. OPERATIONAL PERIOD (DATE/TIME)
5. GENERAL CONTROL OBJECTIVES FOR THE INCIDENT (INCLUDE ALTERNATIVES)
Priority Control Objective
ICS Assignment
S
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C
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A
P
C
P
D
D
D
6. WEATHER FORECAST FOR OPERATIONAL PERIOD
7. GENERAL/SAFETY MESSAGE
8. ATTACHMENTS (√ IF ATTACHED)
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ORGANIZATION LIST (ICS 203)
DIVISION ASSIGNMENT LISTS (ICS 204)
COMMUNICATIONS PLAN (ICS 205)
202
CSTI
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MEDICAL PLAN (ICS 206)
INCIDENT MAP
TRAFFIC PLAN
9. PREPARED BY (PLANNING CHIEF)
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HAZ MAT SITE SAFETY PLAN
___________________________
___________________________
10.
APPROVED
COMMANDER
BY
INCIDENT
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6. Applying the Process.
a. BLEVE and a Process.
1) BLEVE signals, consequences and relationship to Perimeters.
2) Potential harm from BLEVE demands a Risk vs. Gain
assessment before action!
3) Three basic Haz Mat Strategies: Non Intervention,
Defensive/Containment, and Offensive/Control.
4) Evolve from Non Intervention to Defensive to Offensive
strategy based on your “Risk vs. Gain” assessment for a
positive intervention to the problem.
5) Non Intervention is always a possible strategy IF:
a)
No life is in danger,
b) Resources and capabilities are not adequate,
c)
Bottomline: Where risks outweigh gains/benefits!!!
b. Apply the following process to an incident:
1) Acronym.
2) Checklist.
3) Risk vs. Gain.
4) ICS 202
7. Your Haz Mat Management Process.
a. What is your “Process” for “Managing” a Haz Mat response???
b. Don’t forget to use it (practice!) or you’ll lose it.
8. Block’s Key Management Issue:
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Don’t Intervene When:
No life is in danger
Resources &
Capabilities
Inadequate
Risks outweigh gains!
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Five Strategic Periods Acronym (5 A’s)
AA
AA
A
Arrive
Assess
Action Plan
Assign
Adjust
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My own personal “process” to
safely and competently manage
a Haz Mat incident is:
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