Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
Part 1: Awareness for Responders
Two Part Course
Part 1: Hazardous Materials Awareness for Emergency Responders (how to respond and
not die from HazMat) 4 hours
Part 2: Use of the Emergency Response Guidebook 4 hours
Objectives
Understanding of what hazardous substances are. Understand the risks associated with HazMat in an incident. Identify potential outcomes of HazMat Incidents. Recognize the presence of HazMat Ability to realize the need for additional resources, and make appropriate notifications The role of first responders awareness. including site security and control
DEFINITIONS
CBRNE Chemical, Biological, CHEMTREC
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center 24hr toll free number (800) 424-9300
Emergency Threat to persons, property, or the environment or an uncontrolled release HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
A Hazardous Material is any substance or mixture of substances (gas, liquid, or solid) capable of causing harm to people, property, or the environment.
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
HIOSH (State DLIR)
Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health (Division) Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health law
OSHA (Federal)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational Safety and Health Act PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Nine Classes of HazMat
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Every Good Firefighters S O Ps Really Can Matter Explosives and Explosive Gases Gases Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids Oxidizers Poisons Radioactive Corrosive Miscellaneous
Class 1 - Explosives
Six 6 Divisions
1.1 - Mass Explosion Hazard 1.2 - Projection Hazard 1.3 - Predominantly Fire Hazard 1.4 - No Significant Blast Hazard 1.5 - Very Insensitive Explosives with Mass Explosion Hazard 1.6 - Extremely Insensitive
Class 2 - Gases
Pressurized or Liquefied Three Divisions
2.1 - Flammable Gases 2.2 - Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic 2.3 - Toxic Gases
Class 3 Flammable & Combustible Liquids
Flammable Liquids - Can be ignited at room temperature. Combustible Liquids require pre-heating to ignite No Divisions
Class 4 - Flammable Solids
Three subdivisions
4.1 - Flammable Solids 4.2 - Spontaneously Combustible 4.3 - Water Reactive/Dangerous When Wet
Class 5 - Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
Two Divisions 4.1 - Oxidizing Substances 4.2 - Organic Peroxides
Class 6 - Poisonous and Infectious Substances
Poisonous and Toxic are used interchangeably Two Divisions: 6.1 - Poisonous Substances 6.2 - Infectious Substances
Class 7 - Radioactive Materials
Class 8 - Corrosive Materials
Class 9 - Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
Dry Ice Quick Lime Metallic mercury Asphalt Hazardous wastes
HazMat Risks
Human Health Acute - Breathing, Skin Irritation, Dizziness, Nausea Chronic Cancer, Loss of Senses, Skin Disorders, Paralysis, Loss of Mental Capacity, Teratogenic, Mutagenic
HazMat Risks
Methods of exposure are called Routes of Entry Absorption Ingestion Injection Inhalation
Outcomes HazMat Incidents.
Loss of Human Life Permanent Disability Loss of Real Property Loss of Agriculture Decontamination Costs Destruction of Environment Business Loss Due to Closure
Recognizing HazMat
Placards NFPA Diamond Container (Vessel) Shape and Size Shipping Papers & Facility Documents Unexpected Odors Burning or Irritated Eyes or Skin Sick or Dead Animals (including humans) Water w/ oily appearance, unusual algae growth, or froth/foam where unexpected Discolored soil, vegetation died off
Notification
Who To Notify Depends on Jurisdiction
- State Police/Highway Patrol - Other State Agency - Local Fire Department
What To Relate:
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Substance Vessel Description and Damages Quantity Casualties/Contamination Wind Direction Staging Area/Approach Responders on Scene and Actions Taken
The Role of First Responders
Protect Self
- Proper PPE - Distance (Up, Up, and Away)
Protect Life Without Risking Self
- Evacuate - Restrict Access
Identify Notify
Site Security and Control
Inner and Outer Perimeter
- Inner Perimeter Cold Zone through Hot Zone for responders and contaminated subjects (control ingress and egress) - Outer Perimeter (control ingress and identify persons leaving if possible)
Wind Direction
- Stage Uphill, Upstream and Upwind - Cross and Downwind Personnel outside zones and with proper PPE
Legal Authority
WMD
WMD is simply HazMat with Attitude (Intent) FBI has CONCURRENT JURSIDICTION Dispersion vs Release
CBRNE
Chemical Attacks are Characterized by:
Rapid Onset (seconds to hours) Easily observed indicators (dead animals, strong odors, colored residue) Area of contamination near to dispersion device
CBRNE
Biological Incidents are Characterized by:
Slower Onset (hours to days) Difficult to detect due to lack of unusual colors or odors Area of Contamination Limited Only by Luck
CBRNE
Radiological Incidents Characterized by:
Onset of Symptoms in Days to Years Little or No Signatures (colorless/odorless) Require Specialized Equipment to Detect Relatively Small Area of Direct Contamination (RDD) High Potential for Indirect Contamination
CBRNE
BFHIG
Additional References
http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/erg/gydebook.htm Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 12 -Subtitle 8 - Part 8 -Chapter 203.1 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 29 -1910.120 (Part 1910, Standard 120)
