CDC 47203
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TECHNICIAN
VOLUME 1
Instructor Guide Sheets
READ THIS BEFORE STARTING THE COURSE
PREFACE
Welcome to the Hazardous Materials - Technician (CDC 47203) certification course.
This course references National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards; specifically,
NFPA Standard 472: Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents,
1997 edition, which is required to achieve the Hazardous Materials - Technician certification
level. The Learning Objective/Objective (LO/OBJ) column identifies the relevant NFPA
objective(s) that the candidate must meet. Italics identify Department of Defense enhancements
to the NFPA standards.
HOW TO USE THIS COURSE
The supervisor/trainer and candidate should immediately discuss the following
information when this course is received:
1. Contents of the course
2. Candidate responsibilities
3. Supervisor/trainer responsibilities
1. Contents of the course
The Instructor Guide Sheets in this course outline the main subject areas the candidate
must master to meet each NFPA objective. During the training process, refer to the specific
NFPA standard to ensure the full intent of the standard is understood. References listed in the far
right column indicate where instructors and candidates must refer to for information on those
subjects listed in the CONTENT column. Once the candidate completes studying the knowledge
portion of the course, the unit training manager schedules the End-of-Course (EOC) exam
through the test control facility. The EOC will contain questions from all the objectives listed in
the Instructor Guide Sheets. Upon successful completion of the written test, the candidate is
eligible to continue on to the performance test portion of the course.
The Performance Test Supplement provides detailed information concerning performance
testing. The candidate and trainer must use this supplement during the training process. During
the formal performance testing process, evaluators will use this supplement as the evaluation
checklist. The philosophy is that the candidate trains to the standard being evaluated and there
are no surprises during the performance testing. The knowledge areas of the NFPA performance
objectives are also testable on the end-of-course exam. Performance tests must be administered
as outlined in DoD 6055.6 Manual or AF Manual 32-2003.
2. Candidate responsibilities
a. You, the candidate, will become certified from this training; therefore, you must put
forth the most effort. You are responsible to fully research and study those subject areas listed in
the Instructor Guide Sheets. You must apply yourself to the training, both academic and
performance.
b. Once you have successfully passed the written and performance tests for Hazardous
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Materials-Technician you will become certified through the Department of Defense, Fire Fighter
Certification System, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
(IFSAC).
3. Supervisor/trainer responsibilities
a. The candidate is ultimately responsible for mastering the information; however, you as
the trainer, must reinforce the information and ensure that the candidate achieves the competency
level required by the NFPA standard. Instructor requirements for teaching this course include
being certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician under NFPA Standard 472 (1997 edition)
and be a graduate of the Hazardous Materials Train-the-Trainer course.
b. Trainers should utilize the lesson plans, visual aids, and student study guides provided
on the Hazardous Materials Training Support CD-ROM. Training classes, either one-on-one or
group oriented, are the best way to present new information or review information that the
candidate has already researched.
The names of specific commercial products, commodities, or services, in this publication
are for information purposes only and do not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense.
To get an immediate response to your questions concerning the subject matter contained
in this course, call the OPR: Mr. Hugh Pike at DSN 523-6214/6221 between 0700 and 1600
(CST), Monday through Friday. Otherwise write the OPR at HQ AFCESA/DF, 139 Barnes
Drive, Suite 1, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5319 to point out technical errors you find. Sending
subject matter questions directly to ECI slows response time. When you call, please have the
LO/OBJ number and listed reference material available as well as the applicable Performance
Test Sheet.
NOTE:
Do not use the Suggestion Program to submit corrections for printing or typographical
errors. Consult your education officer, training officer, or NCO if you have questions on course
enrollment or administration. Send questions these people can't answer to ECI, Maxwell Air
Force Base, Gunter Annex, Alabama 36118-5643, on ECI Form 17, Student Request For
Assistance. This course is valued at 42 hours (14 points).
Material in this volume is reviewed annually for technical accuracy, adequacy, and currency. For
SKT purposes the examinee should check the WEIGHTED AIRMAN PROMOTION SYSTEM
CATALOG to determine the correct references to study.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
The following references were used to develop the Hazardous Materials-Technician (CDC 47203)
Instructor Guide Sheets. All written test items will be taken from these references.
IFSTA Publications
Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 2nd Edition, 1994, Fire Protection Publications,
Oklahoma State University.
NFPA Publications
Hazardous Materials Response Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1997, National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, Massachusetts.
NFPA 325M: Fire Hazard Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases, and Volatile Solids, 1991,
National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.
NFPA 1991:, Vapor-Protective Suits for Hazardous Chemical Emergencies, 1994, National Fire
Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.
Other Publications
North American Emergency Response Guidebook, 1996, U.S. Department of Transportation.
NIOSH/OSHA, Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.
Technician Student Study Guide, HQ AFCESA.
Manufacturers Operating Instructions for Chlorine Kits.
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Table Of Contents
Instructor Guide Sheets
4-2
Analyzing the Incident
4-2.2*
4-2.1
4-2.2*
4-2.3
4-2.4
4-2.5
Hazardous Materials Terminology .......................................................................................... 1
Surveying the Hazardous Material Incident ............................................................................ 3
Collecting and Interpreting Hazard and Response Information............................................ 7
Describing the Condition of the Container Involved in the Incident ...................................... 9
Predicting Behavior of Containers and Contents Where Multiple Materials are Involved.. 11
Estimating the Size of an Endangered Area .......................................................................... 12
4-3
Planning the Response
4-3.1
4-3.2
4-3.3
4-3.4
4-3.5
Identifying Response Objectives ........................................................................................... 14
Identifying Potential Action Options ..................................................................................... 15
Selecting Personal Protective Equipment.............................................................................. 16
Developing Appropriate Decontamination Procedures ........................................................ 19
Developing a Plan of Action.................................................................................................. 20
4-4
Implementing the Planned Response
4-4.1 Performing Incident Management Duties .............................................................................. 22
4-4.2 Using Protective Clothing and Respiratory Protection .......................................................... 24
4-4.3 Performing Control Functions Identified in Plan of Action .................................................. 26
4-5
Evaluating Progress
4-5.1 Evaluating Progress ............................................................................................................... 29
4-6
Terminating the Incident
4-6.1 Terminating the Incident and Conducting a Debriefing......................................................... 30
4-6.2 Assisting in and Conducting a Multi-Agency Critique .......................................................... 32
4-6.3 Reporting and Documenting the Hazardous Materials Incident ............................................ 34
* This section is a combination of competencies listed in NFPA 472 that require the student to
show the ability to describe and explain the significance of specific terminology related to the
significance of physical, chemical, toxicological, and radiological terminology related to hazardous
materials incidents. This knowledge shall be tested out of the normal sequence of competencies
listed in NFPA 472 as the understanding of this terminology will greatly benefit the student in
further study of the Technician level responder.
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CDC 47203
PREPARATION of this volume was aided through the cooperation and courtesy of the
International Fire Service Training Association, (IFSTA). The Association furnished
technical training materials for the Fire Fighter Certification program. Permission to use this
information is gratefully acknowledged and appreciated.
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DOD FIRE FIGHTER CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
INSTRUCTOR GUIDE SHEET
Personnel Classification:
Hazardous Materials - Technician
Unit 1:
Hazardous Materials Terminology
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-2.2.2, 4-2.5.2.1, and 4-2.5.2.2
LO/OBJ
001.
4-2.2.2
4-2.5.2.1
4-2.5.2.2
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CONTENT
Chemical and physical properties of hazardous
materials and their significance in a release
A.
Chemical and physical terms
1.
Acid, caustic
2.
Air reactivity
3.
Biological agents and toxins
4.
Boiling point
5.
Catalyst
6.
Chemical interactions
7.
Chemical reactivity
8.
Compound, mixture
9.
Concentration
10. Corrosivity
11. Critical temperatures and pressure
12. Expansion ratio
13. Flammable (explosive) range (LEL &
UEL)
14. Fire point
15. Flash point
16. Halogenated hydrocarbon
17. Ignition (autoigniton) temperature
18. Inhibitor
19. Instability
20. Ionic and covalent compounds
21. Irritants (riot control agents)
22. Maximum safe storage temperature
(MSST)
23. Melting point/freezing point
24. Miscibility
25. Nerve agents
26. Organic and inorganic
27. Oxidation potential
28. pH
29. Physical state (solid, liquid, gas)
30. Polymerization
31. Radioactivity
32. Saturated, unsaturated, and aromatic
33. Self-accelerating decomposition
temperature (SADT)
34. Solution, slurry
35. Specific gravity
36. Strength
37. Sublimation
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Materials
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Handbook
Student Study
Guide
hydrocarbons
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
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Temperature of product
Toxic products of combustion
Vapor density
Vapor pressure
Vesicants (blister agents)
Viscosity
Volatility
Water reactivity
Water solubility
B.
Toxicological Terms
1.
Parts per million (ppm)
2.
Parts per billion (ppb)
3.
Lethal dose (LD 50)
4.
Lethal concentration (LC 50)
5.
Permissible exposure limit (PEL)
6.
Threshold limit value time-weighted
average (TLV-TWA)
7.
Threshold limit value short-term
exposure limit (TWA-STEL)
8.
Threshold limit value ceiling (TLV-C)
9.
Immediately dangerous to life and
health value (IDLH)
C.
Radiological terms (Types, measurement,
and protection)
1.
Alpha
2.
Beta
3.
Gamma
4.
Activity
5.
Quantity gamma
6.
Absorbed dose
7.
Half-life
8.
Inverse square law
9.
Time, distance, and shielding
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Unit 2:
Surveying the Hazardous Materials Incident
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-2.1
LO/OBJ
002.
4-2.1.1
4-2.1.1.1
003.
4-2.1.1.2
CONTENT
Railroad tank car identification
A.
Cryogenic liquid tank cars
B.
High-pressure tube cars
C.
Nonpressure tank cars
D.
Pneumatically unloaded hopper cars
E.
Pressure tank cars
Intermodal tank container identification
A.
004.
4-2.1.1.3
005.
4-2.1.1.4
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Nonpressure intermodal tanks
1.
IM-101 (IMO Type 1 internationally)
portable tank
2.
IM-102 (IMO Type 2 internationally)
portable tank
B.
Pressure intermodal tanks (DOT 51) (IMO
Type 5) internationally
C.
Specialized intermodal tanks
1.
Cryogenic intermodal tanks (IMO
Type 7)
2.
Tube modules
Examples of cargo tanks
A.
Dry bulk cargo tanks
B.
MC306/DOT-406 cargo tanks
C.
MC307/DOT-407 cargo tanks
D.
MC312/DOT-412 cargo tanks
E.
MC331 cargo tanks
F.
MC338 cargo tanks
Materials and hazard classes typically found in facility
tanks
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Materials
Response
Handbook
Student Study
Guide
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Materials
Response
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Guide
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Materials
Response
Handbook
Student Study
Guide
Hazardous
Materials
006.
4-2.1.1.5
007.
4-2.1.1.6
008.
4-2.1.1.7
009.
4-2.1.2
4-2.1.2.1
010.
4-2.1.2.2
011.
4-2.1.3
4-2.1.3.1
4-2.1.3.2
4-2.1.3.3
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A.
Nonpressure tanks
B.
Pressure tanks
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Nonbulk container materials and hazard classes
A.
Bags
B.
Carboys
C.
Cylinders
D.
Drums
Type A
B.
Type B
A.
Nerve agents
B.
Vesicants (blister agents)
C.
Biological agents and toxins
D.
Irritants (riot control agents)
Examples of using container markings to consider
(identify) container capacities
Cargo tanks
B.
Tank cars
C.
Tank containers
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Materials
Response
Handbook
Student Study
Guide
Examples of facility container capacities using
markings on the container
A.
Nonpressure tank
B.
Pressure tank
C.
Cryogenic liquid tank
Hazardous
Materials
Response
Handbook
Student Study
Guide
Steps for determining unknown materials, solid, liquid,
and gas
A.
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Materials
Response
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Student Study
Guide
Hazardous
Materials
Response
Handbook
Methods used to detect
A.
Hazardous
Materials
Response
Handbook
Student Study
Guide
Examples of radioactive material packages
A.
Response
Handbook
Wear level A protective clothing
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B.
Approach cautiously from upwind
C.
Measure in order:
1.
Radioactivity
2.
Combustibility
3.
Oxygen availability (deficiency)
4.
pH (if liquid)
5.
Hydrogen sulfide (if in areas of, or
adjacent to petroleum refining
activities)
6.
Carbon monoxide
7.
Organic vapor
Types of monitoring equipment, test strips, and reagents
used to determine hazards
012.
4-2.1.3.4
013.
4-2.1.3.5
A.
Corrosivity pH
B.
Flammability
C.
Oxidation potential
D.
Oxygen deficiency
E.
Radioactivity
F.
Toxic levels
Identifying the capabilities and limiting factors of
monitoring equipment, test strips, and reagents
A.
Carbon monoxide meter
B.
Colormetric tubes
C.
Combustible gas indicator
D.
Oxygen meter
E.
Passive dosimeter
F.
Photoionization detectors
G.
pH indicators and/or pH meters
H.
Radiation detection instruments
I.
Reagents
J.
Test strips
Demonstrating proper techniques to select and use
monitoring equipment, test strips, and reagents
A.
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Carbon monoxide meter
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Materials
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Handbook
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Materials
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Materials
Response
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014.
4-2.1.3.6
015.
4-2.1.4
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B.
Colormetric tubes
C.
Combustible gas indicator
D.
Oxygen meter
E.
pH indicators and/or pH meters
F.
Radiation detection instruments
G.
Reagents
H.
Test strips
Field testing and maintenance of monitoring equipment,
test strips, and reagents
A.
Field calibration for accurate readings
B.
Minor field maintenance
Radioactive material labels
Manufacturers
Operating
Instructions
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Materials
Response
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A.
Vertical bars
B.
Contents
C.
Activity
D.
Transport index
E.
Significance of each
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Unit 3:
Collecting and Interpreting Hazard and Response Information
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-2.2
LO/OBJ
016.
4-2.2.1
017.
4-2.2.3
018.
4-2.2.4
019.
4-2.2.5
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CONTENT
Hazard and response information resources
A.
Hazardous material data bases
B.
Maps and diagrams
C.
Monitoring equipment
D.
Reference manuals
E.
Technical information centers (i.e.
CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIQ)
F.
Technical information specialists
Heat transfer process that occurs as a result of a
cryogenic liquid spill
A.
Rapid vaporization
B.
Expansion ratios
Identifying signs and symptoms of exposure to
hazardous materials using reference manuals
A.
Effects of various materials on target organs
B.
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Area of evacuation for domestic gas line breaks
A.
Avoid flammable vapor atmosphere without
proper protection
B.
Use U.S. EPA guidelines for working in
areas that contain flammable vapors
1.
<10 percent LEL - continue working
with caution
2.
10 percent to 25 percent of LEL continue working with continuous
monitoring
3.
>25 percent of LEL - Withdraw
(Evacuate)
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Materials
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Materials
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Materials
Response
Handbook
020.
4-2.2.6
021.
4-2.2.7
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Methods of determining the pressure in bulk packaging
of facility containers
A.
Pressure gauges
B.
Temperature of contents
Determining the amount of lading in containers
A.
Shipping papers
B.
Container specification markings
C.
Gauging devices
D.
Frost line
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Personnel Classification:
Hazardous Materials - Technician
Unit 4:
Describing the Condition of the Container Involved in the Incident
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-2.3
LO/OBJ
022.
4-2.3.1
4-2.3.1.1
CONTENT
Basic design and construction features, including
closures for bulk containers
A.
023.
4-2.3.1.2
B.
Fixed facility tanks
1.
Nonpressure tanks
2.
Pressure tanks
C.
Intermodal tanks
1.
(Nonpressure) IM-101 (IMO Type 1
internationally) portable tank
2.
(Nonpressure) IM-102 (IMO Type 2
internationally) portable tank
3.
Pressure intermodal tanks
(specification 51)
4.
(Specialized intermodal tank)
Cryogenic intermodal tanks
5.
(Specialized intermodal tank) Tube
modules
D.
One-ton containers
E.
Pipelines
F.
Railroad cars
1.
Cryogenic liquid tank cars
2.
High-pressure tube cars
3.
Nonpressure tank cars
4.
Pneumatically unloaded hopper cars
5.
Pressure tank cars
G.
Intermediate bulk containers
Basic design and construction features, including
closures for nonbulk containers
A.
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Cargo tanks
1.
Dry bulk cargo tanks
2.
MC306/DOT-406 cargo tanks
3.
MC307/DOT 407 cargo tanks
4.
MC312/DOT-412 cargo tanks
5.
MC331 cargo tanks
6.
MC338 cargo tanks
Carboys
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Materials for First
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Student Study
Guide
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Materials
Response
Handbook
B.
Drums
C.
Pressurized cylinders
Hazardous
Materials for First
Responders
Student Study
Guide
024.
4-2.3.1.3
025.
4-2.3.1.4
026.
4-2.3.2
027.
4-2.3.3
028.
4-2.3.4
4-2.3.5
Basic design and construction features of radioactive
material containers
A.
Type A package
B.
Type B package
Solid
B.
Liquid
C.
Gas
How pipelines carry different liquids
A.
Different products can be transported
through the same line
B.
Use of "pigs"
Pipeline information
A.
Ownership of the line
B.
Procedures for checking gas migration
C.
Procedures for shutting down the line or
controlling the leak
D.
Type of product in the line
Characteristics and types of damage that containers may
incur
A.
B.
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Methods for collecting samples
A.
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Damage characteristics
1.
Undamaged, no product release
2.
Damaged, no product release
3.
Damaged, product release
4.
Undamaged, product release
Types and Examples of tank car damage
1.
Cracks
2.
Scores
3.
Gouges
4.
Dents
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Personnel Classification:
Hazardous Materials - Technician
Unit 5:
Predicting Likely Behavior of Materials and Their Containers When
Multiple Materials Are Involved
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-2.4
LO/OBJ
029.
4-2.4.1
030.
4-2.4.2
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CONTENT
Three resources that indicate the effects of mixing
various chemicals
A.
Guide to Hazardous Chemical Reactions NFPA 491M
B.
Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards Bretherick
C.
Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference Lewis
Fire and safety feature effects on product behavior
during an incident
A.
Fire protection systems
B.
Monitoring and detection systems
C.
Product spillage and control (impoundment
and diking)
D.
Tank spacing
E.
Tank venting and flaring systems
F.
Transfer operations
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Materials
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Unit 6:
Estimating the Size of an Endangered Area
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-2.5.,
LO/OBJ
031.
4-2.5.1
032.
4-2.5.2
033.
4-2.5.2.3
034.
4-2.5.3
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CONTENT
Local resources for dispersion pattern prediction
A.
Weather service
B.
Computer models
C.
Industrial facilities
D.
Colleges and universities
E.
County, state, or federal agencies
1.
Health departments
2.
Environmental protection agencies
3.
U.S. Coast Guard
Determining the extent of physical, health, and safety
hazards given concentrations
A.
Determine concentration
B.
Determine acceptable exposure limits
Predicting areas of potential harm
A.
Computer modeling
B.
Monitoring equipment
C.
Technical assistance
Estimating potential outcomes of a hazardous material
incident
A.
Analyze the physical, cognitive, and
technical information available to make a
series of predictions
B.
Break incident into three components:
1.
Product
2.
Container
3.
Environment
C.
Divide components into three subgroups
1.
Damage
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2.
3.
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Vulnerability risk
D.
Additional elements that might occur
separately or in conjunction with one
another
1.
Spill
2.
Leak
3.
Fire
E.
Consider what would result if nothing was
done and people were kept away
F.
Only if the outcome can improve the
situation should it be considered
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Unit 7:
Identifying Response Objectives
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-3.1
LO/OBJ
035. 4-3.1
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Steps for determining hazardous materials response
objectives
Hazardous
Materials for First
Responders
A.
Action options and response objectives
1.
Offensive
2.
Defensive
3.
Nonintervention
B.
Based on
1.
Stage of the incident
2.
Strategic goals
3.
Estimated outcomes
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Unit 8:
Identifying Potential Action Options
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-3.2
LO/OBJ
036.
4-3.2
CONTENT
Identification of potential action options by response
objectives
A.
B.
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Response objectives
1.
Change applied stresses
2.
Change breach size
3.
Change quantity released
4.
Change size of danger zone
5.
Change exposures contacted
6.
Change severity of harm
Action options can be both offensive and
defensive
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Unit 9:
Selecting Personal Protective Equipment
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapters 4, para. 4-3.3,
LO/OBJ
037.
4-3.3.1
038.
4-3.3.2
039.
4-3.3.2.1
040.
4-3.3.2.2
041.
4-3.3.2.3
CONTENT
Levels of chemical protection (EPA/NIOSH)
A.
Level A
B.
Level B
C.
Level C
D.
Level D
Factors in choosing proper respiratory protection
A.
Key is the level of protective clothing
B.
Use highest level until levels of
concentration have been determined
Advantages, limitations, and proper use of
A.
Positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus
B.
Positive pressure air line respirators with
required escape unit
C.
Air purifying respirators
Selecting respiratory protection
A.
Name of chemical
B.
Concentration
C.
Hazard
D.
Expected exposure
E.
OSHA requirements
Components of air purifying respirators and supplied air
respirators
A.
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1.
Mask
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3.
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042.
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4-3.3.3.3
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Supplied air respirator
1.
Mask
2.
Airline
3.
Escape unit
4.
Air supply
Factors in selecting chemical-protective clothing
A.
Risk assessment
1.
Identify the hazard present
2.
Estimate the likelihood of exposure
3.
Understand the consequence of
exposure
4.
Determine the risk
B.
Selection factors
1.
Overall suit integrity
2.
Materials chemical resistance
3.
Materials physical properties
4.
Design features
5.
Service life
6.
Cost
Chemical protective clothing - impact and significance
A.
Degradation
B.
Penetration
C.
Permeation
Indications of degradation of chemical-protective
clothing
A.
Stiffness or excess pliability
B.
Tears, cuts or abrasions
C.
Damage to zippers or closures
Advantages and disadvantages of types of vaporprotective and splash-protective clothing
A.
Level A
B.
Level B
C.
Level C
Advantages and disadvantages of cooling accessories
A.
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Head harness
Air cooled
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4-3.3.3.6
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Ice cooled
C.
Water cooled
Selecting proper chemical-protective clothing
A.
Utilize EPA and OSHA protection levels
1.
Level A
2.
Level B
3.
Level C
4.
Level D
B.
Insure compatibility
C.
Breakthrough time
D.
Manufacturer's recommendations
Stressors on chemical-protective clothing users
A.
Low dexterity and mobility
B.
Low visibility
C.
Communication problems
D.
Heat stress and heat exhaustion
E.
Physical stress
F.
Claustrophobia
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Unit 10:
Developing Appropriate Decontamination Procedures
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-3.4
LO/OBJ
049.
4-3.4.1
050.
4-3.4.2
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Advantages, limitations and examples of
decontamination
A.
Absorption
B.
Adsorption
C.
Chemical degradation
D.
Dilution
E.
Disposal
F.
Evaporation
G.
Neutralization
H.
Solidification
I.
Vacuuming
J.
Washing
Technical information for decontamination and how to
contact them
A.
CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIQ
B.
MSDSs
C.
Product manufacturers
D.
National response center
E.
Local or regional poison control
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Unit 11:
Developing a Plan of Action
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapters 4, para. 4-3.5
LO/OBJ
051.
4-3.5.1
052.
4-3.5.2
053.
4-3.5.3
4-3.5.3.1
4-3.5.3.2
CONTENT
Purpose of, the procedures for, the equipment required,
and safety precautions for the following techniques
A.
Adsorption
B.
Neutralization
C.
Overpacking
D.
Patching
E.
Plugging
Methods of product transfer
A.
MC-306/DOT-406
B.
MC-307/DOT-407
C.
MC-312/DOT-412
D.
MC-331
E.
MC-338
Safety considerations in plan of action
A.
B.
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Site safety considerations (Site safety plan
components)
1.
Analysis of the hazard and risk
2.
Site map or sketch
3.
Site work(control) zones
4.
Use of buddy system
5.
Site communications
6.
Command post
7.
SOPs and safe work practices
8.
Medical assistance and triage
9.
Hazard monitoring plan
10. Decontamination procedures
11. Other relevant topics
Procedures for presenting a safety briefing
(Points to be addressed)
1.
Responders meet levels of NFPA 472
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
054.
4-3.5.4
055.
4-3.5.5
Activities that present significant risk
are restricted to lifesaving only
No risk acceptable when there is no
possibility to save lives or property
Hot and warm zones are supervised by
branch officer
Personnel accountability
Rest and rehab area
Safety officer
Radio and hand communications
Appropriate PPE
Two-person teams
Responders are aware of signs of
terrorism
Atmospheric and physical safety hazards associated
with confined spaces
A.
Atmospheric hazards
1.
Oxygen-deficient atmosphere
2.
Oxygen-enriched atmosphere
3.
Flammable/explosive atmosphere
4.
Toxic atmosphere
B.
Physical hazards
1.
Engulfment hazards
2.
Falls/slips
3.
Electrical hazards
4.
Structural hazards
5.
Mechanical hazards
Pre-entry activities to be performed
A.
Consistent with local emergency response
plan and standard operating procedures
1.
Pre-entry medical monitoring
2.
Review plan of action
3.
Site safety briefing
B.
Procedures to accomplish tasks:
1.
Make ongoing assessment
2.
Command on scene personnel
3.
Coordinate support and mutual aid
4.
Provide for public protection
5.
Coordinate fire suppression services
6.
Coordinate hazardous materials
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7.
8.
9.
056.
4-3.5.6
Collecting legal evidence
A.
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Unit 12:
Performing Incident Management Duties
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapters 4, para. 4-4.1
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057.
4-4.1.1
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4-4.1.2
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Responsibilities of the hazardous materials technician
A.
NFPA 472
1.
Analyze an incident to determine
magnitude
2.
Plan a response
3.
Implement a planned response
4.
Evaluate progress
5.
Terminate an incident
B.
Local emergency response plan
C.
Standard operating procedures
Duties and responsibilities of branch functions and
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Decontamination
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C.
Entry
D.
Hazardous materials branch management
E.
Hazardous materials branch safety
F.
Information/research
G.
Reconnaissance
H.
Resources
I.
Elements of Incident management system
1.
Incident commander
2.
Command staff
3.
Planning
4.
Logistics
5.
Operations
6.
Staging
7.
Finance and administration
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4-4.1.3
060.
4-4.1.4
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Contamination reduction corridor
A.
Consistent with local emergency response
plan and standard operating procedures
B.
Considerations
1.
Site layout
2.
Decontamination methods used and
3.
Number of personnel needed
4.
PPE
5.
Disposal methods
6.
Run-off-off control
7.
Emergency medical requirements
8.
Collection and disposal of
contaminated clothing and equipment
Performing decontamination
A.
Consistent with local emergency response
plan and standard operating procedures
B.
Levels of decontamination
1.
A - for light hazards
2.
B - for medium hazards
3.
C - for extreme hazards
4.
D - dry contamination for waterreactive and certain dry pesticides
5.
E - for etiologic
6.
R - for radioactive
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Unit 13:
Using Protective Clothing and Respiratory Protection
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-4.2
LO/OBJ
061.
4-4.2.1
062.
4-4.2.2
063.
4-4.2.3
064.
4-4.2.4
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Safety procedures for personnel wearing vaporprotective clothing
A.
Pre-entry medical monitoring
B.
Personnel accountability
C.
Back-up team in place
D.
Decontamination functional
E.
Communication
F.
Monitoring
G.
Emergency procedures
H.
Post-entry medical monitoring
Emergency procedures for personnel wearing vaporprotective clothing
A.
Loss of air supply
B.
Loss of suit integrity
C.
Loss of verbal communication
D.
Buddy down in hot zone
Procedures for donning, working-in, and doffing
respiratory protection
A.
Air line respirator with escape unit
B.
Air purifying respirator
Chemical-protective clothing
A.
Donning
B.
Working-in
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4-4.2.6
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A.
Use
B.
Repair
C.
Testing
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Operating
Instructions
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A.
Maintenance procedures
B.
Testing procedures
C.
Inspection procedures
D.
Storage procedures
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Unit 14:
Performing Control Functions Identified in Plan of Action
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 4, para. 4-4.3
LO/OBJ
067.
4-4.3.1
068.
4-4.3.2
069.
4-4.3.3
070.
4-4.3.4
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CONTENT
Containing leaks from pressure vessels
A.
Fusible metal of plug
B.
Fusible plug threads
C.
Side wall of cylinder
D.
Valve blowout
E.
Valve gland
F.
Valve inlet threads
G.
Valve seat
H.
Valve stem assemble blowout
Pressure container fittings
A.
Close open valves
B.
Replace missing plugs
C.
Tighten loose plugs
Containing 55 gallon drum leaks
A.
Bung leak
B.
Chime leak
C.
Forklift puncture
D.
Nail puncture
Rolling slide-in
B.
Slide-in
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071.
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072.
4-4.3.6
073.
4-4.3.7
074.
4-4.3.8
075.
4-4.3.9
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4-4.3.10
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Tools and equipment
A.
Maintenance procedures
B.
Inspection procedures
Considerations for confined space leaks or spills
A.
Oxygen-deficient
B.
Flammable or toxic atmosphere
C.
Engulfment hazard
Safety considerations in transferring products
A.
Bonding
B.
Grounding
C.
Elimination of ignition sources
D.
Shock hazards
MC-306/DOT-406 cargo tank - Installing a dome cover
clamp
A.
Safety considerations
B.
Installation
Manufacturers
Operating
Instructions
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Controlling fires involving an MC-306/DOT-406 cargo
tank
A.
Methods and precautions
B.
Pressure increases
C.
Use of water and foam
D.
Controlled burn-off (nonintervention)
Containing leaks in an MC-306/DOT-406, MC307/DOT-407, or MC-312/DOT-412 tanks
A.
Dome cover leak
B.
Irregular-shaped hole
C.
Puncture
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077.
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Product removal from an overturned MC-306/DOT406, MC-307/DOT-407, MC-312/DOT-412, MC-331,
or a MC-338 cargo tank
A.
Inherent risk associated with such operations
B.
Procedures and safety precautions
C.
Equipment required
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Unit 15:
Evaluating Progress
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapters 4, para. 4-5.1
LO/OBJ
078.
4-5.1
CONTENT
Effective defensive actions
A.
Considerations of the incident
1.
Is the incident stabilizing
2.
Is the incident increasing in intensity
B.
Comparing actual behavior
1.
Is incident happening as predicted
2.
Is incident occurring out of sequence
3.
Is incident happening differently than
C.
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Determine the effectiveness of
1.
Hazardous materials response
personnel being used
2.
Personal protective equipment
3.
Establish control zones
4.
Control, containment, or confinement
5.
Decontamination process
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Unit 17:
Terminating the Incident and Conducting a Debriefing
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapters 4 para. 4-6.1
LO/OBJ
079.
4-6.1.1
4-6.1.2
4-6.1.3
4-6.1.4
CONTENT
Components of an effective debriefing
A.
Identify who responded
B.
What responders did
C.
Document injuries
D.
Indicate medical follow-up
E.
Equipment damage
F.
Note unsafe conditions
Key topics in an effective debriefing
A.
Identity of materials
B.
Signs and symptoms of exposure
C.
Signs of critical incident stress
D.
The duration of a recommended
observation period for signs and
symptoms
E.
Procedures to follow in the event of
delayed presentation of signs and
symptoms
F.
Post incident medical contact
G.
Safety and health hazards remaining
at the site
When a debriefing should take place
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Identified in local emergency
response plan and standard operating
procedures
B.
As soon as practical so that
responders still have a fresh recall of
all the incident details
Who should be involved in a debriefing
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Identified in local emergency
response plan and standard operating
procedures
B.
Determined by the incident
commander
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Unit 18:
Assisting In an Incident Critique
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapters 4, para. 4-6.2
LO/OBJ
080.
4-6.2.1
4-6.2.2
4-6.2.3
4-6.2.4
CONTENT
Components of an effective critique
A.
Identified in local emergency
response plan and standard operating
procedures
B.
Reviews incident to identify and
document lessons learned
C.
What worked well and what did not
D.
Positive process that allows for
modifications of response procedures
Who should be involved in a critique
A.
Identified in local emergency
response plan and standard operating
procedures
B.
Incident commander should hold
initial meeting to identify specific
personnel to participate
C.
Representatives from all responding
agencies or groups
Necessity of an effective critique
A.
Provides opportunity to improve from
lessons learned
B.
Improves safety and health of
responders to future incidents
Written documents that should be presented at a
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A.
Local emergency response plan and
standard operating procedures
B.
Site safety plan
C.
Written elements of the plan of action
Implementing the procedure for conducting a critique
A.
Identified in local emergency
response plan and standard operating
procedures
B.
Review response activities
C.
Determine what worked and what did
not
D.
Analyze the data
E.
Document the analysis
Post incident analysis of a hazardous materials
incident
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Local emergency response plan
B.
Standard operating procedures
C.
Federal, state, and local requirements
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Unit 19:
Reporting and Documenting the Hazardous Materials Incident
Objective:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapters 4, para. 4-6.3
LO/OBJ
081.
4-6.3.1
4-6.3.2
4-6.3.3
4-6.3.4
4-6.3.7
CONTENT
Reports and supporting documentation
A.
Local emergency response plan
B.
Standard operating procedures
Completing and compiling reports and documents
A.
Federal requirements
B.
State requirements
C.
Local requirements
D.
Organizational requirements
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082.
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A.
Training records
B.
Debriefing records
C.
Personnel exposure records
D.
Incident reports
E.
Critique reports
Steps in keeping and the importance of activity log
and exposure records
A.
Activity log
B.
Exposure records
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4-6.3.9
084.
4-6.3.10
Compiling incident information
A.
Hot zone entry and exit logs
B.
Personal protective equipment logs
C.
Local emergency response plan
D.
Standard operating procedures
Filing documents and maintaining records
A.
Local emergency response plan
B.
Standard operating procedures
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