CDC 47202
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
OPERATIONS
VOLUME 1
Instructor Guide Sheets
READ THIS BEFORE STARTING THE COURSE
PREFACE
Welcome to the Hazardous Materials - Operations (CDC 47202) 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 - Operations 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 Manual 6055.6, DoD Fire and Emergency Service Certification Program or
AF Manual 32-2003, Fire Fighter Certification Program.
2. Candidate responsibilities
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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
Materials-Operations 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.
b. Trainers should use the lesson plans and visual aids provided on the HazMat Support
Material DC-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/CEXF, 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 15 hours (5 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-Operations (CDC
47202) 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 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, 1997,
National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.
NFPA 1561: Fire Department Incident Management System, 1995, National Fire Protection
Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.
Other Publications
North American Emergency Response Guidebook, 1996, U.S. Department of Transportation
Supplement 1, Student Study Guide, 1998, HQ AFCESA/CEXF
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Table Of Contents
Instructor Guide Sheets
3-2
Analyzing the Incident
3-2.1
3-2.2
3-2.3
3-2.4
Surveying the Hazardous Materials Incident .......................................................................1
Collecting Hazard and Response Information .....................................................................5
Predicting the Behavior of a Material and Its Container......................................................7
Estimating the Potential Harm ...........................................................................................11
3-3
Planning the Response
3-3.1
3-3.2
3-3.3
3-3.4
Describing Response Objectives for Hazardous Materials Incidents ................................12
Identifying Defensive Options ...........................................................................................13
Determining Appropriateness of Personal Protective Equipment .....................................14
Identifying Emergency Decontamination Procedures ........................................................16
3-4
Implementing the Planned Response
3-4.1
3-4.2
3-4.3
3-4.4
Establishing and Enforcing Scene Control Procedures......................................................18
Initiating the Incident Management System (IMS) ...........................................................20
Using Personal Protective Equipment ...............................................................................22
Performing Defensive Control Actions..............................................................................25
3-5
Evaluating Progress
3-5.1 Evaluating the Status of Defensive Actions .......................................................................27
3-5.2 Communicating the Status of the Planned Response .........................................................28
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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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Personnel Classification:
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Unit 1:
Surveying the Hazardous Materials Incident
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-2.1
LO/OBJ
001.
3-2.1.1
3-2.1.1.1
3-2.1.1.2
3-2.1.1.3
CONTENT
General shapes of hazardous materials containers for
solids, liquids, and gases
A.
Nonbulk packaging
B.
Bulk packaging
C.
Vessels
D.
Facility containers
1.
Piping
2.
Open piles
3.
Reactors
4.
Storage bins
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Tank car identification by type
A.
Nonpressure tank cars
1.
With expansion domes
2.
Without expansion domes
B.
Pressure tank cars
C.
Cryogenic liquid tank cars
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Intermodal tank container identification
A.
Nonpressure intermodal tank containers
B.
Pressure intermodal tank cars
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Cargo tank (tank truck) identification
002.
3-2.1.1.4
3-2.1.1.5
A.
MC-306/DOT-406 cargo tanks
B.
MC-307/DOT-407 cargo tanks
C.
MC-312/DOT-412 cargo tanks
D.
MC-331 cargo tanks
E.
MC-338 cargo tanks
F.
Dry bulk cargo tanks
Fixed facility tank identification
A.
Nonpressure
B.
Pressure
C.
Cryogenic
003.
3-2.1.2
3-2.1.2.1
3-2.1.2.2
Bags
B.
Carboys
C.
Cylinders
D.
Drums
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Facility markings vs. transportation container markings
A.
Fixed facility
-NFPA 704
B.
Transportation
-DOT placards
C.
Labeling
D.
Pre-incident planning documents
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Vehicle or tank identification marking with
corresponding shipping papers
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Nonbulk packages
A.
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A.
Rail transport vehicles
B.
Intermodal equipment
C.
Highway transport vehicles
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Markings on facility containers
A.
Container size
B.
Product contained
C.
004.
3-2.1.3
3-2.1.3.1
3-2.1.3.2
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Site identification numbers
Hazardous materials identification
A.
Fixed facilities
B.
Transportation
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Pipeline marker information
A.
Product
B.
Owner
C.
Emergency telephone number
Pesticide label information
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A.
Name of pesticide
B.
Signal word
C.
Pest control product (PCP)
D.
Precautionary statement
E.
Hazard statement
F.
Active ingredient
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005.
3-2.1.4
3-2.1.5
Hazardous materials incident survey
A.
Topography
B.
Land use
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C.
Accessibility
D.
Weather
E.
Bodies of water
F.
Public exposure potential
G.
Overheads and underground wires and pipes
H.
Storm and sewer drains
I.
Possible ignition sources
J.
Adjacent land use
1.
Rail lines
2.
Highways
3.
Airports
K.
Injuries
L.
Building information
Hazardous materials incident survey information
verification
006.
3-2.1.6
A.
Collect information continuously
B.
Verify through
1.
CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIQ
2.
Emergency response guides
3.
Shipper/Owner
4.
Shipping papers
5.
Other references
Identifying hazards associated with criminal or terrorist
activity
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A.
Secondary events
B.
Armed resistance
C.
Use of weapons
D.
Booby traps
E.
Secondary contamination from handling
patients
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Unit 2:
Collecting Hazard and Response Information
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-2.2
LO/OBJ
007.
3-2.2.1
008.
3-2.2.2
3-2.2.3
CONTENT
Definitions - DOT hazard classes and divisions
A.
Class 1 (Explosives)
1.
Division 1.1
2.
Division 1.2
3.
Division 1.3
4.
Division 1.4
5.
Division 1.5
6.
Division 1.6
B.
Class 2 (Gases)
1.
Division 2.1
2.
Division 2.2
3.
Division 2.3
C.
Class 3 (Flammable/combustible liquids)
D.
Class 4 (Flammable solids)
1.
Division 4.1
2.
Division 4.2
3.
Division 4.3
E.
Class 5 (Oxidizers)
1.
Division 5.1
2.
Division 5.2
F.
Class 6 (Poisons)
1.
Division 6.1
2.
Division 6.2
G.
Class 7 (Radioactive materials)
H.
Class 8 (Corrosive materials)
I.
Class 9 (Miscellaneous)
Ways to obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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A.
Fixed facilities
B.
Transport vehicles
C.
CHEMTREC
D.
Shipper
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Hazard and response information from MSDSs
009.
3-2.2.4
A.
Physical and chemical characteristics
B.
Physical hazards
010.
3-2.2.5
011.
3-2.2.6
3-2.2.6.1
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C.
Health hazards
D.
Signs and symptoms of exposure
E.
Routes of entry
F.
Permissible exposure limits
G.
Responsible party contact
H.
Precautions for safe handling
I.
Applicable control measures
J.
Emergency and first aid procedures
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A.
Type of assistance available
B.
How to contact
C.
Information provided to
CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIQ
Contacting Manufacturers and shippers
A.
CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIQ
B.
Information
1.
Shipping papers
2.
Material Safety Data Sheets
Assistance available from federal defense authorities
with respect to criminal or terrorist activity
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A.
Defense Logistics Agency
B.
U.S. Army Operations Center
C.
Procedure to contact as specified on local
emergency response plan and standard
operating procedures
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Unit 3:
Predicting the Behavior of a Material and Its Container
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-2.3
LO/OBJ
012.
3-2.3.1
CONTENT
Interpreting hazard and response information
A.
Emergency Response Guidebook
B.
Material Safety Data Sheets
C.
CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIQ
D.
Shipper/manufacturer
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Emergency
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Guidebook
013.
3-2.3.1.1
Chemical and physical properties effects on containers
and/or contents
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A.
Boiling Point
B.
Chemical reactivity
C.
Corrosivity
D.
Flammable (explosive) range (LEL & UEL)
E.
Flash point
F.
Ignition (autoignition) temperature
G.
Physical state (solid, liquid, gas)
H.
Specific Gravity
I.
Toxic products of combustion
J.
Vapor density
K.
Vapor pressure
l.
Water solubility
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014.
3-2.3.1.2
015.
3-2.3.2
3-2.3.3
3-2.3.4
Differentiation of terms
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A.
Exposure vs. hazard
B.
Exposure vs. contamination
C.
Contamination vs. secondary contamination
Types of container stress
A.
Thermal
B.
Mechanical
C.
Chemical
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Container Breaches
A.
Disintegration
B.
Runaway cracking
C.
Closures opening up
D.
Punctures
E.
Splits or tears
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Content releases
016.
3-2.3.5
A.
Detonation
B.
Violent rupture
C.
Rapid relief
D.
Spill or leak
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Dispersion patterns
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A.
Hemisphere
B.
Cloud
C.
Plume
D.
Cone
E.
Stream
F.
Pool
G.
Irregular
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017.
3-2.3.6
018.
3-2.3.7
019.
3-2.3.8
Time frames for predicting exposure contact
A.
Short term - minutes and hours
B.
Medium term - days, weeks, months
C.
Long term - years, generations
Health and physical hazards that could cause harm
A.
Thermal
B.
Mechanical
C.
Poisonous
D.
Corrosive
E.
Asphyxiation
F.
Radiation
G.
Etiologic
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B.
Chronic health hazards
1.
Carcinogen
2.
Mutagen
3.
Teratogen
C.
Convulsant
D.
Irritant/corrosive
E
Sensitizer/allergen
F.
Highly toxic
G.
Toxic
H.
Target organ effects
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Health hazard terms
A.
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020.
3-2.3.9
DOT hazard class and division of warfare agents
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A.
Nerve agents
B.
Vesicants
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C.
Blood agents
D.
Choking agents
E.
Irritants
F.
Biological agents and toxins
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Personnel Classification:
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Unit 4:
Estimating the Potential Harm
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-2.4
LO/OBJ
021.
3-2.4.1
3-2.4.2
CONTENT
Resources for determining size of endangered area
A.
North American Emergency Response
Guidebook
B.
Plume dispersion modeling results from
facility pre-incident plans
C.
CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIQ
Estimating the number and types of exposures within
the endangered areas
022.
3-2.4.3
023.
3-2.4.4
A.
Estimate size and location
B.
Determine what is inside the perimeter
Resources available for determining concentrations of
released material
A.
Monitoring equipment used by technicians
B.
Dispersion modeling programs
C.
Regional hazardous materials response teams
D.
Local and state resources
Factors for determining extent of physical, health and
safety hazards
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A.
Surrounding conditions
B.
Behavior of the hazardous material and its
container
C.
Degree of hazard
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Unit 5:
Describing Response Objectives for Hazardous Materials Incidents
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-3.1
LO/OBJ
024.
3-3.1.1
3-3.1.2
CONTENT
Determining the number of exposures that could be
saved by a defensive operation
A.
Number of existing exposures
B.
Number of exposures lost
C.
Estimate effectiveness of action options
Steps for determining defensive response objectives
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A.
Limited to actions that protect
1.
People
2.
Environment
3.
Property
B.
Actions do not control the release
C.
Defensive actions are from a safe distance
from the release
1.
Control from a distance
2.
Keep it from spreading
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Unit 6:
Identifying Defensive Options
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-3.2
LO/OBJ
025.
3-3.2.1
3-3.2.2
CONTENT
Defensive options for each response objective
A.
Containment
B.
Confinement
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Purpose, procedures, equipment and safety precautions
for each control technique
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A.
Absorption
B.
Dike, dam, diversion, retention
C.
Dilution
D.
Remote valve shutoff
E.
Vapor dispersion
F.
Vapor suppression
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Unit 7:
Determining Appropriateness of Personal Protective Equipment
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-3.3
LO/OBJ
026.
3-3.3.1
3-3.3.1.1
3-3.3.1.2
CONTENT
Respiratory protection for a given defensive option
A.
Minimum - positive pressure SCBA
Respiratory protection for use at hazardous materials
incidents
A.
Positive pressure SCBA
1.
Advantages
2.
Limitations
B.
Supplied air respirators
1.
Advantages
2.
Limitations
C.
Air purifying respirators
1.
Advantages
2.
Limitations
Required physical capabilities and limitations for
working in SCBA
027.
3-3.3.2
A.
Annual medical certification required
B.
Must be trained, tested and certified annually
C.
Limitations
1.
Claustrophobia
2.
Poor aerobic capacity
Personal protective equipment for defensive option
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A.
Determined by material present
B.
Type of exposure
C.
Operations responders not expected to wear
specialized chemical protective clothing
1.
Clothing worn in regular work
environment
2.
Firefighter protective clothing
3.
Liquid splash at industrial facilities
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028.
3-3.3.2.1
3-3.3.2.2
Skin contact hazards at hazardous materials incidents
A.
Burns
B.
Rashes
C.
Absorption of toxic substances
Purpose, advantages, and limitations of protective
clothing
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A.
Structural fire fighting clothing
B.
High temperature protective clothing
C.
Chemical protective clothing
1.
Liquid splash protective clothing
2.
Vapor protective clothing
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Unit 8:
Identifying Emergency Decontamination Procedures
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-3.4
LO/OBJ
029.
3-3.4.1
030.
3-3.4.2
3-3.4.3
CONTENT
Methods of contamination
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A.
Personnel
B.
Personal protective equipment
C.
Apparatus
D.
Tools and equipment
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Need for emergency decontamination
A.
Secondary contamination potential
B.
Contaminants carried from hot zone on
protective clothing and equipment
Purpose of emergency decontamination
A.
031.
3-3.4.4
032.
3-3.4.5
Immediately remove contaminants that pose an
immediate threat to life
Advantages and limitations of emergency
decontamination procedures
A.
Advantages
B.
Limitations
Procedures for decontaminating large numbers of
people
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A.
Immediately designate, cordon off, and control
area
B.
Take measures to keep people from leaving the
area
C.
Notify medical facilities
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033.
3-3.4.6
Procedures for preserving evidence at incidents
involving suspected criminal or terrorist activity
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A.
Preserve evidence until collected by law
enforcement personnel
B.
Listed in local emergency response plan and
standard operating procedures
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Unit 9:
Establishing and Enforcing Scene Control Procedures
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-4.1
LO/OBJ
034.
3-4.1.1
3-4.1.2
CONTENT
Establishing scene control through control zones
A.
Set up as soon as possible
B. Size of control zone is based on the degree of
hazard
C.
Utilize site map
D.
Monitor hot zone
E.
Cordon control zones
1.
Hot zone
2.
Warm zone
3.
Cold zone
F.
Control access after located and marked
Criteria for determining locations of control zones
035.
3-4.1.3
A.
North American Emergency Response
Guidebook
B.
CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIQ
C.
Observations
Basic techniques for protective actions
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A.
Evacuation
B.
In-place protection
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036.
3-4.1.4
3-4.1.5
Emergency decontamination location considerations
A.
Accessibility
B.
Surface material
C.
Lighting
D.
Drains and waterways
E.
Water
F.
Weather
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Performing emergency decontamination
037.
3-4.1.6
A.
Remove victim from contaminated area
B.
Remove fire helmet and flood with water
C.
Remove SCBA leaving mask in place
D.
Remove contaminated clothing
E.
Victim to clean area
F.
Inform medical personnel of contaminant
Safety briefing items
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A.
Hazardous materials incident
1.
Preliminary evaluation
2.
Hazard identification
3.
Description of the site
4.
Task(s) to be performed
5.
Length of time for task(s)
6
Required personal protective clothing
7.
Monitoring requirements
8.
Notification of identified risks
B.
Hazardous materials incident involving
criminal or terrorist activities
1.
Secondary events intended to
incapacitate
emergency responders
2.
Armed resistance
3.
Use of weapons
4.
Booby traps
5.
Secondary contamination from handling
patients
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Unit 10:
Initiating the Incident Management System
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-4.2
LO/OBJ
038.
3-4.2.1
039.
3-4.2.2
040.
3-4.2.3
3-4.2.4
CONTENT
Role of the first responder - operations level
A.
Respond to an emergency
B.
Assess the nature of the incident
C.
Implement initial defensive actions
D.
Notify other involved parties
E.
Ask for additional assistance when needed
Hazardous materials incident levels
A.
Level I
B.
Level II
C.
Level III
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B.
Need
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Incident management system (IMS)
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Benefits
D.
Elements
1.
Incident commander
2.
Command staff
3.
Planning
4.
Logistics
5.
Operations
6.
Staging
7.
Finance and administration
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Command Post location
041.
3-4.2.5
A.
Initial command post
B.
Re-designated command post
C.
Clearly marked
D.
Controlled access
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Requesting additional resources
A.
Procedures
B.
Resources available
C.
042.
3-4.2.6
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Resource capabilities
Safety officer
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A.
Level of competence
B.
Designated specifically
C.
Responsibilities
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Unit 11:
Using Personal Protective Equipment
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-4.3
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043.
3-4.3.1
3-4.3.2
CONTENT
Buddy system
A.
Purpose
B.
No one works alone
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044.
3-4.3.3
045.
3-4.3.4
A.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly
B.
Immediate deployment
Hazardous materials incident safety precautions
A.
From upwind and uphill
B.
Calculated and deliberate
C.
Monitoring equipment used by technicians can
help assess hazards
Symptoms of heat and cold stress
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A.
Heat stress
1.
Heat exhaustion
2.
Heat stroke
B.
Cold stress
1.
Hypothermia
2.
Frost bite
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046.
3-4.3.5
Capabilities and limitations of personnel working in
personal protective equipment
A.
047.
3-4.3.6
3-4.3.7
Physical
1.
Physical condition
2.
Agility
3.
Facial features
B.
Medical
1.
Neurological functioning
2.
Muscular/skeletal condition
3.
Cardiovascular conditioning
C.
Mental
1.
Training in equipment use
2.
Self-confidence
3.
Emotional stability
SCBA component functions
A.
Facepiece
B.
Exhalation valve
C.
Breathing tube
D.
Regulator
E.
Air supply hose
F.
Cylinder
G.
Cylinder valve
H.
Bypass valve
I.
Main line valve
J.
Harness assembly
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Cleaning
B.
Sanitizing
C.
Inspecting
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Self-contained breathing apparatus
A.
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048.
3-4.3.8
3-4.3.9
Donning, working in, and doffing self-contained
breathing apparatus
A.
Donning
B.
Working in
C.
Doffing
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Unit 12:
Performing Defensive Control Actions
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-4.4
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3-4.4.1
050.
3-4.4.2
CONTENT
Application of foams to suppress vapors at a spill or fire
A.
Consider compatibility with product
1.
Designed use
2.
pH
B.
Consider foam quality
1.
Maintain a continuous foam blanket
2.
Drainage time
C.
Application techniques
1.
Rolled
2.
Banked
Foam characteristics and applicability
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A.
Protein
B.
Flouroprotein
C.
Special purpose
1.
Polar solvent alcohol-resistant
concentrates
2.
Hazardous materials concentrate
D.
Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF)
E.
High expansion foam
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051.
3-4.4.3
052.
3-4.4.4
053.
3-4.4.5
Performing defensive control actions
A.
Absorption
B.
Damming
C.
Diking
D.
Dilution
E.
Diversion
F.
Retention
G.
Vapor dispersion
H.
Vapor suppression
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MC-306 and MC-331 cargo tanks emergency shutoff
devices and their locations
A.
Mechanical
B.
Hydraulic
C.
Air
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Within the limitations of Operations level
responder
B.
Expanded size-up
C.
Increased hazards and risks
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Unit 13:
Evaluating the Status of Defensive Actions
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-5.1
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3-5.1.1
055.
3-5.1.2
CONTENT
Effectiveness of defensive options
A.
Considerations of the incident
1.
Is the incident stabilizing?
2.
Is the incident increasing in intensity?
B.
Incident analysis
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B.
Situation deterioration
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Unit 14:
Communicating the Status of the Planned Response
Objectives:
NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 3, para. 3-5.2
LO/OBJ
056.
3-5.2.1
3-5.2.2
CONTENT
Communicating status of planned response
A.
Through normal chain of command
B.
Two-way radios
C.
Standard operating procedures
Critical emergency conditions
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A.
Immediate notification methods
B.
Established procedures for signaling
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