Hazardous Materials for First Responders

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1 Hazardous Materials for First Responders 4 th Edition Chapter 3 Awareness-Level Actions at Hazardous Materials Incidents

2 DISCUSSION QUESTION What are the Awareness-Level personnel s responsibilities at an incident involving hazardous materials? 3 1

3 Learning Objective 1 Discuss predetermined procedures and emergency response plans. 3 2

4 DISCUSSION QUESTION What are predetermined procedures called in your jurisdiction? 3 3

5 Courtesy of U.S. Air Force Predetermined procedures give guidance on-scene. Click for next slide 1 4

6 Learning Objective 2 Describe notification requirements. 3 5

7 Notification requirements for contacting law enforcement should be in SOPs. Courtesy of U.S. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photo by RobHaynes 3 6

8 REVIEW QUESTION What is the purpose of predetermined procedures and emergency response plans? 3 7

9 Learning Objective 3 Discuss the use of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). 3 8

10 The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) has several uses. Aides in quickly identifying specific or generic habits Aides in protecting responders and general public Does not address all possible circumstances Designed for use at highway or railroad incidents Associated with open areas Limited value in fixed-facility locations or urban settings 3 9

11 The ERG ID Number Index is marked by yellow pages. (Continued) 3 10

12 REVIEW QUESTION What does it mean if the material in the yellow or blue index is highlighted? What is a TIH material? 3 11

13 The ERG Material Name Index is marked by blue pages. 3 12

14 REVIEW QUESTION What is provided on the yellowshaded pages of the ERG? What is provided on the blue-shaded pages of the ERG? 3 13

15 ERG Initial Action Guides are marked by orange pages. 3 14

16 The left page has safety related information. (Continued) 3 15

17 The right page has response information. (Continued) 3 16

18 The potential hazards section should be consulted first. (Continued) 3 17

19 The public safety section provides more detail. (Continued) 3 18

20 Initial isolation distance is provided below public safety section. (Continued) 3 19

21 How to determine the evacuation zone. (Continued) 3 20

22 CAUTION First responders must be properly trained to conduct the actions recommended by the ERG before attempting to perform them. They must also have the proper equipment to do so. 3 21

23 The emergency response section has three parts. (Continued) 3 22

24 WARNING Awareness-Level personnel should not handle or touch contaminated or potentially contaminated victims! 3 23

25 The Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances is marked by green pages. (Continued) 3 24

26 DISCUSSION QUESTION What is the difference between a small spill and a large spill? 3 25

27 How to calculate Protective Action Distances. 3 26

28 REVIEW QUESTION What is provided on the orangeshaded pages of the ERG? What is provided on the greenshaded pages of the ERG? 3 27

29 Emergency Response Centers are found in the white pages. 3 28

30 Before calling gather specific information. Caller s name, callback telephone number, and FAX number Location and nature of problem Name and ID number of material Shipper/consignee/point of origin Carrier name, railcar reporting marks, or truck number (Continued) 3 29

31 Before calling gather specific information. Container type and size Material quantity transported/released Local conditions Injuries, exposures, current conditions involving spills, leaks, fires, explosions, and vapor clouds, etc. Local emergency services that have been notified 3 30

32 REVIEW QUESTION What types of information should be provided to an emergency response center? 3 31

33 Learning Objective 4 Obtain information about a hazardous material using the ERG. This objective is measured in Skill Sheet

34 Learning Objective 5 Describe isolation and discuss denial of entry. 3 33

35 The concept of isolation works to secure the emergency scene. (Continued) Courtesy of U.S. Air Force 3 34

36 The isolation perimeter establishes a boundary. 3 35

37 REVIEW QUESTION What is an isolation perimeter? 3 36

38 Learning Objective 6 Discuss terrorist incidents. 3 37

39 Terrorist incidents require unique actions. Courtesy of August Vernon 3 38

40 Awareness and Operations duties at terrorist incidents. Protect selves and others through isolation perimeter Avoid contacting contaminates or contaminated surfaces Document observations, with pictures if possible Make note of other witnesses and observes at the scene Protect evidence at the crime scene as best able 3 39

41 Summary Responsibilities of Awareness-Level personnel Understand predetermined procedures Be able to use ERG and sections Be familiar with safety procedures Be aware of responsibilities at terrorist or criminal activities 3 40