CDC 47203W Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

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1 CDC 47203W Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement Extension Course Program (A4L) Air University Air Education and Training Command

2 Acknowledgement Preparation of this supplement was aided through the cooperation and courtesy of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). IFSTA furnished technical materials utilized to develop this training product. Permission to use the information from IFSTA is gratefully acknowledged. In accordance with the copyright agreement, distribution of this supplement is limited to U.S. Government personnel. ii Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

3 Table of Contents General Guidance v Evaluator Orientation _ vi Grading Information _ vii Performance Test Summary Sheet viii Skills Test # 1 Identification of Hazardous Materials Containers _ 1 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs and _ 1 Task Specific Instructions and Information 1 Skills Test # 1 Checklist 2 Skills Test # 2 Container Construction and Capacities 5 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs , , , , , , Task Specific Instructions and Information 5 Skills Test # 2 Checklist 6 Skills Test # 3 Determining Unknown Materials 11 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs , , and Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 11 Skills Test # 3 Checklist _ 12 Skills Test # 4 Signs and Symptoms of Exposure 13 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 13 Skills Test # 4 Checklist _ 14 Skills Test # 5 Determining Public Protective Response Options_ 15 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraph _ 15 Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 15 Skills Test # 5 Checklist _ 16 Skills Test # 6 Determining Protective Clothing 17 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs and Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 17 Skills Test # 6 Checklist _ 18 Skills Test # 7 Plan of Action 19 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs and Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 19 Skills Test # 7 Checklist _ 20 Skills Test # 8 Technical and Mass Decontamination 23 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraph Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 23 Skills Test # 8 Checklist _ 24 Skills Test # 9 Inspection and Use of Chemical Protective Clothing 27 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs 7.4.2(3) & (4) 27 Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 27 Skills Test # 9 Checklist _ 28 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement iii

4 Table of Contents Skills Test # 10 Containing Leaks on Bulk/Non-Bulk Pressure Vessels 29 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs (1)) &(2) 29 Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 29 Skills Test # 10 Checklist 30 Skills Test # 11 Containing Leaks on 55 Gallon Drums 31 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs 7.4.3(3)) & (4) 31 Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 31 Skills Test # 11 Checklist 32 Skills Test # 12 Containing Leaks on Cargo Tanks 33 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraph 7.4.3(8) 33 Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 33 Skills Test #12 Checklist _ 34 Skills Test # 13 Mitigating Hazardous Materials Incidents 35 NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraph 7.6.1, and Task Specific Instructions and Information _ 35 Skills Test # 13 Checklist 36 Skills Test # 13 Checklist 37 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Record 39 iv Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

5 General Guidance Performance Test Information This performance test supplement is based on the 2013 Edition of NFPA 472; Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents and provides the detailed performance test checklist items required for candidate testing. Performance tests should not be conducted until the candidate has successfully completed the academic portion of the course by successfully passing the End of Course final exam at an Air University approved test control facility (TCF). However, it is strongly encouraged that this supplement and the checklist it contains be used during the normal course of study. Candidates may practice the performance tests at any time during study and up until testing is conducted. Practice is highly encouraged. This particular course uses thirteen workstations. Within each workstation there are several tasks and objectives ((NFPA line items). A Performance Summary Sheet precedes each workstation or group of evaluated tasks. This sheet lists the NFPA line items evaluated and the specific tasks to be accomplished. Each performance test lists the setting and tools/equipment needed for the listed tasks. Many of the performance test tasks for the Hazardous Materials Technician require the completion of forms, letters, and other authority having jurisdiction documentation items. These performance tasks must be completed in a proctored environment. Ideally, the candidate should be allowed the use of a word processor (computer) and necessary research documents as they are identified in the tools/equipment section of the performance test. The proctor s primary responsibility is to monitor the student s work to ensure that the candidate is completing their own work, had not previously completed the task and is simply downloading the work and that the candidate is not using any form of checklist to ensure all elements of performance test are completed. Evaluators must be a DoD, IFSAC, or NPQS certified Hazardous Materials Technician (with at least one year of on-the-job experience). Evaluators should review the checklist paying specific attention to any Candidate/Evaluator notes. Scenarios developed should be as realistic and complete as possible. A minimum of two scenarios must be developed for each performance test requiring one. This allows for the candidate to retest in case of first time failure. Additionally, scenarios should be changed periodically to dissuade future candidates from gaining an unfair advantage or allowing for test compromise. Remember, official performance test notifications must be made ten days prior to the actual performance test or the candidate s performance test results will not be accepted by the DoD Administrative Center. For specific program guidance see DoD Manual Your performance test notifications must be made using the following web site. It is important also to understand the grading process used during the evaluation. Additional information on grading criteria is provided Grading Information section. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement v

6 Performance Test Information Evaluator Orientation You should read and understand the following orientation information before entering the specific skill station you will be evaluating. If there is any information within this orientation that you do not understand, you should contact the examination coordinator for clarification. We would like to thank you for donating your valuable time to assist with the evaluation of candidates in the practical examination. Your role as a skill station evaluator is critically important. You are to serve as an observer and recorder of the candidate's actions based on the criteria listed on the score sheet. There are a number of ways to successfully perform a skill. You should always remember that the way you were taught to perform a skill is not the only correct way to perform the skill. The ultimate criterion for successful completion of a skill is: "Was the final outcome met for the parameters set?" This is a formal examination and not a teaching situation. We discourage excessive dialogue between the evaluator and the candidate. Peripheral or "nice to know" areas of should not be discussed. Situations or questions that require you to demonstrate a procedure should be avoided. You should not ask leading questions. Do not condemn or condone a candidate's actions by expression, gesture, tone of voice, or attitude. Often, candidates interpret a word or action delivered in jest as being indicative of pass or fail, a value judgment, or a non-caring attitude. Pay special attention to verbal and non-verbal language. The reason you were asked to be an evaluator for this station is that your expertise adds to the credibility of the examination and gives you the knowledge to ask the candidates related questions to substantiate or define an action. If qualifying questions are necessary, they should be asked at the end of the station. At no time should you discuss any phase of the candidate's performance with the candidate. Candidates are allowed to perform each skill once. If they appear overly nervous when first starting the exam, you may stop them and allow them to collect themselves before starting again. However, once a candidate initiates a course of action the candidate must be evaluated on the merits of that singular performance, as would happen in the field. You must provide qualifying information in the comments section of the score sheet for any performance that is identified as a mandatory failure item. Visitors are not allowed in the testing area while testing is being conducted. The examination coordinator may be in the testing area if they are not obstructive to the testing. You must document in the comments section the reason you marked a mandatory failure item. Additional comments are welcome, but remember to be specific. Instead of writing "He did a poor job", write exactly what the candidate did right or wrong. At no time should you discuss the performance with the candidate. You should never condemn or condone the candidate's actions by verbal or nonverbal means. If the candidate reaches the time limit indicated on the score sheet before completing the procedure, you must stop the candidate and direct him/her to return to the staging area and wait for instructions to report to the next station. All tasks not completed should be scored a zero in the "points awarded" column. Be very aware of the importance of consistency in giving instructions, setting up scenarios, and making and recording observations. Every effort should be made to ensure that all details of the examination scenario are identical for each candidate. Be aware of your own fatigue and if necessary take a break after notifying the examination coordinator. You should have received individual written instructions concerning the specific skill and/or skill station you will be evaluating. If you do not understand any part of these instructions, do not start the evaluation process. Contact the examination coordinator for clarification. It is important also to understand the grading process discussed in the next section used during the evaluation. vi Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

7 Grading Information Performance Test Information The following grading criteria will be used to evaluate and determine the pass/fail status of a candidate. Each of the performance test checklists contains an attainment standard. In this particular course the attainment standards are set at approximately 80% using an X out of X format while also containing a time limit. For example, an attainment standard may read, Successful completion of at least 15 out of 18 items within 90 minutes. If for some reason a particular element/step or standard cannot be completed and the candidate s installation cannot simulate or create the item, then the evaluator may mark the item Not Applicable (N/A). The evaluator must then re-adjust the score by multiplying the remaining checklist items by.80 to determine the number correct required. For example, a performance test requires that 12 out of 15 items be successfully completed and 2 of the 15 items are marked N/A then the evaluator must multiply the remaining 13 items by.80 (13 x.80 = 10.4 or 11). The new required minimum passing score is now 11 out 13 items. There are a total of thirteen (13) skills performance test encompassing 35 separate tasks. Candidates must successfully complete and pass 11 of the 13 skills performance tests with no more than one (1) task failure within any skills performance test. --AND-- Where the Performance Test Checklist is given a rating, the following criteria will be also be used to determine the pass/fail status of a candidate. Critical (C) - This rating has been assigned to items, which, if omitted or performed incorrectly, would result in severe injury to, or death of, an individual. Should a firefighter fail to perform any one item rated as Critical (C), the firefighter would be unsuccessful in demonstrating the required proficiency level for that standard. Major (M) - This rating refers to any item that is very important to the general safety of personnel and the successful completion of the evolution. Should a firefighter fail to perform any three items rated as Major (M), the firefighter would be unsuccessful in demonstrating the required proficiency level for that standard. General - This rating although there is not symbol, has been given to all remaining items that in combination are relevant to the successful completion of the evolution. Should a firefighter fail to perform any four items rated as General, the firefighter would be unsuccessful in demonstrating the required proficiency level for that standard. Should a firefighter fail to perform any combination of Major or General rated items resulting in a sum total of four (4), the firefighter would be unsuccessful in demonstrating the required proficiency level for that standard. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement vii

8 Competency Overview Performance Test Summary Sheet Skills Test # 1 Identification of Hazardous Materials Containers Task #1. Given examples of the following railroad tank cars, identify each car by type and identify the container by name and specification and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. Task #2. Given examples of the following intermodal tanks, identify the container by name and specification and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. Task #3. Given examples of the following cargo tanks, identify the container by name and specification and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. Task #4. Given examples of the following facility storage tanks, identify the container by name and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. Task #5. Given examples of the following non-bulk containers, identify the package by name and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. Task #6. Given examples of the following radioactive material packages, identify the container /package by name and identify the typical contents by name. Skills Test # 2 Container Construction and Capacities Task #7. Given examples of three facilities and three transportation containers, identify the approximate capacity of each container. Task #8. Given three examples of containers, DOT specification markings for non-bulk and bulk packaging, and the appropriate reference guide, identify the basic design and construction features of each container. Task #9. Identify the basic design and construction features including closures of the following non-bulk containers. Skills Test # 3 Determining Unknown Materials Task #10. Demonstrate the field maintenance and testing procedures for the monitoring equipment, test strips, and reagents provided by the authority having jurisdiction. Task #11. Given three hazardous materials/wmd, one of which is a solid, one a liquid, and one a gas, and the following monitoring equipment, test strips, and reagents, select the appropriate equipment and demonstrate the proper techniques to identify or classify by hazard and quantify the materials. Skills Test # 4 Signs and Symptoms of Exposure Task #12. Given five hazardous materials/wmd scenarios and the associated reference materials, identify the signs and symptoms of exposure to each material and the target organ effects of the exposure to that material. Skills Test # 5 Determining Public Protective Response Options Task #13. Given three examples of hazardous materials / WMD release and the corresponding instrument monitoring readings, plot the monitoring readings and determine the applicable public protective response options and the areas to be protected. Skills Test # 6 Determining Protective Clothing Task #14. Given three examples of various hazardous materials, determine the appropriate protective clothing construction materials for a given response option using chemical compatibility charts. viii Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

9 Skills Test # 7 Plan of Action Competency Overview Task #15. Given the local emergency response plan or the organizations standard operating procedure, identify procedures to accomplish the following tasks. Task #16. Given a scenario involving a hazardous materials/wmd incident, develop a site safety and control plan that must be included as part of the Incident Action Plan and list and describe the safety considerations included. Task #17. Identify the procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for preserving and collecting legal evidence at hazardous materials/wmd incidents. Skills Test # 8 Technical and Mass Decontamination Task #18. Demonstrate setup and implementation of technical decontamination in support of entry operations as specified in the planned response. Task #19. Demonstrate setup and implementation of technical decontamination operations involving ambulatory and non-ambulatory victims as specified in the planned response. Task #20. Demonstrate setup and implementation of mass decontamination of mass decontamination operations involving ambulatory and non-ambulatory victims as specified in the planned response. Skills Test # 9 Inspection and Use of Chemical Protective Clothing Task #21. Describe the maintenance, testing, inspection, and storage procedures for personal protective equipment provided by the authority having jurisdiction according to the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations. Task #22. Demonstrate the ability to record the use, repair, and testing of chemical-protective clothing according to the manufacturer s specifications and recommendations. Task #23. Demonstrate donning, working in, and doffing self-contained breathing apparatus and other respiratory protection provided by the authority having jurisdiction. Task #24. Demonstrate donning, working in, and doffing chemical protective clothing in addition to any other specialized protective equipment provided by the authority having jurisdiction. Skills Test # 10 Containing Leaks on Bulk/Non-Bulk Pressure Vessels Task #25. Given a pressure vessel, select the appropriate material or equipment and demonstrate methods to contain leaks on the following locations. Task #26. Given the fittings on a pressure container, demonstrate the ability to perform the following tasks. Task #27. Identify the maintenance and inspection procedures for the tools and equipment provided for the control of hazardous materials releases according to the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations. Skills Test # 11 Containing Leaks on 55 Gallon Drums Task #28. Given a 55-gal (208-L) drum, demonstrate the ability to contain the following types of leaks using appropriate tools and materials. Task #29. Given a 55-gal (208-L) drum and an overpack drum, demonstrate the ability to place the 55-gal drum into the overpack drum using the following methods. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement ix

10 Competency Overview Skills Test # 12 Containing Leaks on Cargo Tanks Task #30. Given a nonpressure liquid tank and a dome cover clamp, demonstrate the ability to install the clamp on the dome properly. Skills Test # 13 Mitigating Hazardous Materials Incidents Task #31. Describe three components of an effective debriefing; describe the key topics in an effective debriefing; Describe when a debriefing should take place; Describe who should be involved in a debriefing. Task #32. Describe three components of an effective critique; describe who should be involved in a critique; describe why an effective critique is necessary after a hazardous materials incident; describe what written documents should be prepared as a result of the critique. Task #33. Identify the (steps to be taken in compiling reporting requirements of federal, state, and local agencies and (organizational requirements); identify and (describe) the importance of documentation for a hazardous materials incident, including training records, exposure records, incident reports, (debriefing records), and critique reports. Task #34. Identify the steps in keeping an activity log and exposure records for hazardous materials incidents. Identify the requirements as required by AHJ for compiling hazardous materials incident reports (to include hot zone entry and exit logs and personal protective equipment logs). Task #35. Identify the requirements for filing documents and maintaining records as defined in the local emergency response plan and the organization s standard operating procedures. Demonstrate the proper completion of the reports required by the AHJ. x Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

11 Skills Test # 1 Identification of Hazardous Materials Containers NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs and Task Specific Instructions and Information Tasks: Task #1. Given examples of the following railroad tank cars, identify each car by type and identify the container by name and specification and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. Task #2. Given examples of the following cargo tanks, identify the container by name and specification and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. Task #3. Given examples of the following cargo tanks, identify the container by name and specification and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. Task #4. Given examples of the following facility storage tanks, identify the container by name and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. Task #5. Given examples of the following non-bulk containers, identify the package by name and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. Task #6. Given examples of the following radioactive material packages, identify the container /package by name and identify the typical contents by name. Setting: Tools/ Equipment: Attainment Standard: Evaluator s Guidance: Fire Department training classroom or equivalent. Pencil/pen and paper. Correctly perform all tasks outlined above within 30 minutes. The candidate must identify each container by type, the hazard class, and also provide an example of the material contained in each container. The graphics required to support this performance can be acquired by ing and requesting them from AFCEC/CXF at the following address: cdchelp@tyndall.af.mil. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 1

12 Skills Test # 1 Checklist PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 1. Given examples of the following railroad tank cars, identify each car by type and identify the container by name and specification and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class: 1. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate identified a: a. Cryogenic liquid tank car ii. Hazard class b. Nonpressure tank car ii. Hazard class c. Pneumatically unloaded hopper car ii. Hazard class d. Pressure tank car ii. Hazard class 2. Given examples of the following intermodal tanks, identify the container by name and specification and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class: 2. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate identified a(n): a. IM-101 ii. Hazard class b. IM-102 ii. Hazard class c. Pressure intermodal tank (IMO Type 5) ii. Hazard class d. Cryogenic Intermodal tank (IMO Type7) ii. Hazard class e. Tube module ii. Hazard class 2 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

13 Skills Test # 1 Checklist (continued) PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 3. Given examples of the following cargo tanks, identify the container by name and specification and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class: 3. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate identified a: a. Dry bulk cargo tank ii. Hazard class b. Nonpressure liquid tank ii. Hazard class c. Low pressure chemical tank ii. Hazard class d. Corrosive liquid tank ii. Hazard class e. High pressure tank ii. Hazard class f. Cryogenic liquid tank ii. Hazard class g. Compressed gas tube trailer ii. Hazard class 4. Given examples of the following facility storage tanks, identify the container by name and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class: 4. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate identified a: a. Nonpressure facility tank ii. Hazard class b. Pressure facility tank ii. Hazard class Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 3

14 Skills Test # 1 Checklist (continued) PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 4. Continued c. Cryogenic facility tank ii iv. Hazard class 5. Given examples of the following non-bulk containers, identify the package by name and identify the typical contents by name and hazard class. 5. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate identified: a. Bags ii. Hazard class b. Carboys ii. Hazard class c. Cylinders ii. Hazard class d. Drums ii. Hazard class 6. Given examples of the specific radioactive material packages, identify the container /package by name and identify the typical contents by name: 6. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate identified a(n): a. Type A container b. Type B container c. Type C container d. Industrial package e. Excepted package 4 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

15 Skills Test # 2 Container Construction and Capacities NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs , , , , , , Task Specific Instructions and Information Tasks: Task #7. Given examples of three facilities and three transportation containers, identify the approximate capacity of each container. Task #8. Given three examples of containers, DOT specification markings for non-bulk and bulk packaging, and the appropriate reference guide, identify the basic design and construction features of each container. Task #9. Identify the basic design and construction features including closures of the following non-bulk containers. Setting: Tools/ Equipment: Attainment Standard: Evaluator s Guidance: Fire Department training classroom or equivalent. Pencil/pen and paper Correctly perform the tasks outlined above within 30 minutes. The candidate must identify the capacity by weight or volume of each container and also identify various design and construction features. The graphics required to support this performance can be acquired by ing and requesting them from AFCEC/CXF at the following address: cdchelp@tyndall.af.mil. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 5

16 Skills Test # 2 Checklist PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 7. Given examples of three facility and three transportation containers, identify the approximate capacity of each container: 7. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate identified the approximate capacity of a: a. The following transportation vehicles: i. Cargo tank ii. Tank Car iii. Tank container b. The following facility containers: i. Nonpressure facility tank ii. Pressure facility tank iii. Cryogenic liquid tank 8. Given three examples of containers, DOT specification markings for non-bulk and bulk packaging, and the appropriate reference guide, identify the basic design and construction features of each container 8. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate identified the basic design and construction features, including closures, of the following bulk containers: a. Dry bulk cargo tank i. Common construction materials ii. Maximum working pressures iii. Maximum capacity iv. Loading and Offloading points b. Nonpressure Liquid tank i. Common construction materials ii. Maximum working pressures iii. Maximum capacity iv. Loading and Offloading points c. Low pressure liquid tank i. Common construction materials ii. Maximum working pressures iii. Maximum capacity iv. Loading and Offloading points d. Cryogenic Liquid tank i. Common construction materials ii. Maximum working pressures iii. Maximum capacity v. Loading and Offloading points 6 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

17 Skills Test # 2 Checklist (continued) PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 8. (Continued) e. Compressed gas tube trailer i. Common construction materials ii. Maximum working pressures iii. Maximum capacity iv. Loading and Offloading points f. Nonpressure facility tank i. Type of tank ii. Pressure ranges g. Pressure facility tanks i. Type of tank ii. Pressure ranges h. Cryogenic facility tanks i. Type of tank ii. Pressure ranges i. IM-101 portable tank i. Type of frame ii. Common construction materials iii. Maximum working pressures iv. Maximum capacities j. IM-102 portable tank i. Type of frame ii. Common construction materials iii. Maximum working pressures iv. Maximum capacities k. Pressure intermodal tank i. Type of frame ii. Common construction materials iii. Maximum working pressures l. Cryogenic intermodal tank i. Type of frame ii. Common construction materials iii. Maximum working pressures m. Tube module i. Type of frame ii. Common construction materials iii. Maximum working pressures Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 7

18 Skills Test # 2 Checklist (continued) PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 8. (Continued) n. Ton container i. Fusible plugs ii. Liquid valves iii. Vapor valves o. Pipeline i. Valves ii. Markers p. Cryogenic liquid tank car i. Common construction materials ii. Maximum working pressures iii. Maximum capacity iv. Loading and Offloading points q. Nonpressure tank car i. Common construction materials ii. Maximum working pressures iii. Maximum capacity iv. Loading and Offloading points r. Pneumatically unloaded hopper car i. Common construction materials ii. Maximum working pressures iii. Maximum capacity iv. Loading and Offloading points s. Pressure tank car i. Common construction materials ii. Maximum working pressures iii. Maximum capacity iv. Loading and Offloading points t. Intermediate bulk container (tote tank) i. Common construction materials ii. Maximum working pressures iii. Maximum capacity iv. Loading and Offloading points 8 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

19 Skills Test # 2 Checklist (continued) PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 9. Identify the basic design and construction features including closures of the following nonbulk containers: 9. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate identified: a. Bags i. Common construction material b. Carboys i. Common construction material ii. Protective cover c. Drums i. Bungs ii. Chime iii. Head type d. Pressurized cylinders i. Valve assembly ii. Safety feature Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 9

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21 Skills Test # 3 Determining Unknown Materials NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs , , and Task Specific Instructions and Information Tasks: Task #10. Demonstrate the field maintenance and testing procedures for the monitoring equipment, test strips, and reagents provided by the authority having jurisdiction. Task #11. Given three hazardous materials/wmd, one of which is a solid, one a liquid, and one a gas, and the following monitoring equipment, test strips, and reagents, select the appropriate equipment and demonstrate the proper techniques to identify or classify by hazard and quantify the materials. Setting: Tools/ Equipment: Attainment Standard: Evaluator s Guidance: Fire Department training classroom or equivalent. The candidate will be provided with the monitoring equipment provided at the installation where the candidate is employed. Correctly perform the tasks outlined above within 60 minutes. The technician level responder is expected to be able to identify unknown materials in the event that a container's shipping papers, placards, SDS or other identifying items have been destroyed or are unavailable. The candidate will be asked to correctly maintain and field calibrate the equipment prior to analyzing the three given materials. Three materials shall be provided to analyze.. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 11

22 Skills Test # 3 Checklist PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 10. Demonstrate the field maintenance and testing procedures for the monitoring equipment, test strips, and reagents provided by the authority having jurisdiction: 10. In accordance with the Manufacturers Operating Instructions for the equipment provided by the authority having jurisdiction, the candidate demonstrated: a. Field maintenance Examples: - Carbon monoxide meter - Colorimetric tubes - Combustible gas indicator - Oxygen meter - Passive Dosimeters - ph indicators and/or ph meters - Photoionization and flame ionization detectors - Radiation detection instruments - Reagents - Test strips - WMD detectors (chemical and biological) b. Field testing. 11. Given three hazardous materials/wmd, one of which is a solid, one a liquid, and one a gas, and the following monitoring equipment, test strips, and reagents, select the appropriate equipment and demonstrate the proper techniques to identify or classify by hazard and quantify the materials. 11. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate demonstrated the ability to identify and quantify a. Material #1 (Solid) i. Selected appropriate equipment ii. Used the proper technique iii. Classified or identified by hazard iv. Quantified material b. Material #1 (Liquid) i. Selected appropriate equipment ii. Used the proper technique iii. Classified or identified by hazard iv. Quantified (ph) c. Material #1 (Gas) i. Selected appropriate equipment ii. Used the proper technique iii. Classified or identified by hazard iv. Quantified the concentration in air 12 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

23 Skills Test # 4 Signs and Symptoms of Exposure NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs Task Specific Instructions and Information Tasks: Task #12. Given five hazardous materials/wmd scenarios and the associated reference materials, identify the signs and symptoms of exposure to each material and the target organ effects of the exposure to that material. Setting: Tools/ Equipment: Attainment Standard: Evaluator s Guidance: Fire Department outside training area or equivalent. The candidate will be provided with a copy of the NIOSH/OSHA Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards and other response guidebooks utilized at the installation at which the candidate is employed. Correctly perform the tasks outlined above within 60 minutes. The candidate will be provided five separate scenarios and must demonstrate the ability to locate response information.. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 13

24 Skills Test # 4 Checklist PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 12. Given five hazardous materials/wmd scenarios and the associated reference materials, identify the signs and symptoms of exposure to each material and the target organ effects of the exposure to that material: 12. In accordance with the NIOSH/OSHA Pocket Guide the candidate identified: a. Scenario #1 i. Signs and symptoms of exposure ii. Target organ effects b. Scenario #2 i. Signs and symptoms of exposure ii. Target organ effects c. Scenario #3 i. Signs and symptoms of exposure ii. Target organ effects d. Scenario #4 i. Signs and symptoms of exposure ii. Target organ effects e. Scenario #5 i. Signs and symptoms of exposure ii. Target organ effects 14 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

25 Skills Test # 5 Determining Public Protective Response Options NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraph Task Specific Instructions and Information Tasks: Task #13. Given three examples of hazardous materials / WMD release and the corresponding instrument monitoring readings, plot the monitoring readings and determine the applicable public protective response options and the areas to be protected. Setting: Tools/ Equipment: Attainment Standard: Evaluator s Guidance: Fire Department outside training area or equivalent. Provide three examples of flammable and toxic HazMat/WMD release scenarios that incorporate the use of a site map. The candidate shall then be provided with the appropriate monitoring readings and the corresponding hazard information from a technical reference source, such as the NIOSH / OSHA Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. Correctly perform the tasks outlined above within 30 minutes. At least one scenario shall be a toxic release. In determining hazard control zones and public protective options, the candidate shall utilize published exposure values and guidelines for toxic releases and EPA guidelines for flammable releases.. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 15

26 Skills Test # 5 Checklist PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 13. Given three examples of hazardous materials / WMD release and the corresponding instrument monitoring readings, plot the monitoring readings and determine the applicable public protective response options and the areas to be protected: 13. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition) or the NIOSH/OSHA Pocket Guide the candidate determined: a. Plotted EPA hazard control zones i. <10% LEL ii. 10% to 25% LEL iii. >25% LEL iv. Determined protective action option and area affected b. Plotted EPA hazard control zones i. <10% LEL ii. 10% to 25% LEL iii. >25% LEL iv. Determined protective action option and area affected c. Plotted hazard control zones for toxic release i. >STEL or IDLH ii. >TLV/TWA iii. <TLV/TWA iv. Determined protective action option and area affected d. Documented all safety issues noted for debrief, critique and after action reviews. 16 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

27 Skills Test # 6 Determining Protective Clothing NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs and Task Specific Instructions and Information Tasks: Task #14. Given three examples of various hazardous materials, determine the appropriate protective clothing construction materials for a given response option using chemical compatibility charts. Setting: Tools/ Equipment: Attainment Standard: Evaluator s Guidance: Fire Department outside training area or equivalent. The candidate shall be provided with the names of three hazardous materials. Correctly perform all tasks outlined within 30 minutes. The candidate shall use compatibility charts for chemical protective clothing utilized at the installation at which the candidate is employed to determine the compatibility of suit materials. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 17

28 Skills Test # 6 Checklist PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 14. Given three examples of various hazardous materials, determine the appropriate protective clothing construction materials for a given response option using chemical compatibility charts: 14. In accordance with the provided chemical compatibility charts, the candidate determined: a. Material #1 i. Compatibility ii. Breakthrough time b. Material #2 i. Compatibility ii. Breakthrough time c. Material #3 i. Compatibility ii. Breakthrough time 18 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

29 Skills Test # 7 Plan of Action NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs and Task Specific Instructions and Information Tasks: Task #15. Given the local emergency response plan or the organizations standard operating procedure, identify procedures to accomplish the following tasks. Task #16. Given a scenario involving a hazardous materials/wmd incident, develop a site safety and control plan that must be included as part of the Incident Action Plan and list and describe the safety considerations included. Task #17. Identify the procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for preserving and collecting legal evidence at hazardous materials/wmd incidents. Setting: Tools/ Equipment: Attainment Standard: Evaluator s Guidance: Fire Department outside training area or equivalent. The candidate shall be provided with the names of three hazardous materials. Correctly perform all tasks outlined within 30 minutes. The candidate shall use compatibility charts for chemical protective clothing utilized at the installation at which the candidate is employed to determine the compatibility of suit materials. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 19

30 Skills Test # 7 Checklist PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 15. Given the local emergency response plan or the organizations standard operating procedure, identify procedures to accomplish the following tasks: 15. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), the candidate identified the following procedures from the local emergency response plans and standard operating procedures: a. Made ongoing assessments of the situation. b. Command on-scene personnel (incident management system) assigned to the hazardous materials branch. c. Coordinated hazardous materials support and mutual aid d. Provided resources for public protection action (evacuation or shelter in-place) e. Coordinated with fire suppression services as it relates to hazardous materials incidents f. Coordinated hazardous materials branch control, containment, or confinement operations g. Coordinated with the medical branch to insure proper medical assistance (ambulance) and medical treatment (hospital) h. Coordinated on-scene decontamination when appropriate 16. Given a scenario involving a hazardous materials/wmd incident, develop a site safety and control plan that must be included as part of the Incident Action Plan and list and describe the safety considerations included: 16. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5 th Edition), local emergency response plans, and standard operating procedures, the candidate developed and described the following considerations: a. Analyzed the hazard and risk b. Site map or sketch c. Site work (control zones) d. Use of buddy system e. Site communications 20 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

31 Skills Test # 7 Checklist (continued) PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 16. Continued f. Incident command post g. SOPs and safe work practices h. Medical assistance and triage i. Hazard monitoring plan j. Decontamination procedures k. Other relevant topics 17. Identify the procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for preserving and collecting legal evidence at hazardous materials/wmd incidents: 17. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), local emergency response plans, and standard operating procedures the candidate: a. Identified procedures b. Identified equipment c. Identified safety precautions Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 21

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33 Skills Test # 8 Technical and Mass Decontamination NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraph Task Specific Instructions and Information Tasks: Task #18. Demonstrate setup and implementation of technical decontamination in support of entry operations as specified in the planned response. Task #19. Demonstrate setup and implementation of technical decontamination operations involving ambulatory and non-ambulatory victims as specified in the planned response. Task #20. Demonstrate setup and implementation of mass decontamination of mass decontamination operations involving ambulatory and non-ambulatory victims as specified in the planned response. Setting: Tools/ Equipment: Attainment Standard: Evaluator s Guidance: Fire Department outside training area or equivalent. Given all necessary tools and equipment provided by the AHJ to successfully perform the task. Correctly perform all tasks outlined within 60 minutes. The candidate shall be provided with details of a HazMat/WMD incident. The name of the material and elements of an Incident Action Plan that pertains to the type of decontamination operation will be provided. The technical decontamination reduction corridor shall be set up in accordance with the local emergency response plan and standard operating procedures for the installation at which the candidate is employed. As a minimum the candidate shall show the ability to provide for a nine-step technical decontamination procedure for entry operations and ambulatory victims. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 23

34 Skills Test # 8 Checklist PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 18. Demonstrate setup and implementation of technical decontamination in support of entry operations as specified in the planned response: 18. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), local emergency response plans, and standard operating procedures the candidate demonstrated: a. Tool drop station b. Primary wash station c. Suit or SCBA removal station d. Removal of personal clothing station e. Decontamination of body station f. Dry and dress in clean garment station g. Medical evaluation station h. Rest and rehab station 19. Demonstrate setup and implementation of technical decontamination operations involving ambulatory and nonambulatory victims as specified in the planned response: 19. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), local emergency response plans, and standard operating procedures the candidate demonstrated: a. Separated ambulatory (walking) from non-ambulatory (non-walking) victims b. Selected appropriate decon method based upon contaminant c. Protected airway and injuries appropriately d. Ensured coordination with medical personnel e. Collected and tagged possessions, as appropriate 24 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement

35 Skills Test # 8 Checklist (continued) PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 20. Demonstrate setup and implementation of mass decontamination operations involving ambulatory and nonambulatory victims as specified in the planned response 20. In accordance with the Hazardous Materials Response Handbook (5th Edition), local emergency response plans, and standard operating procedures the candidate demonstrated: a. Separated ambulatory (walking) from non-ambulatory (non-walking) victims b. Positioning of fire apparatus and hose streams c. Set up implemented in a timely manner Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 25

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37 Skills Test # 9 Inspection and Use of Chemical Protective Clothing NFPA Standard 472, Chapter 7, paragraphs 7.4.2(3) & (4) Task Specific Instructions and Information Tasks: Task #21. Describe the maintenance, testing, inspection, and storage procedures for personal protective equipment provided by the authority having jurisdiction according to the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations. Task #22. Demonstrate the ability to record the use, repair, and testing of chemicalprotective clothing according to the manufacturer s specifications and recommendations. Task #23. Demonstrate donning, working in, and doffing self-contained breathing apparatus and other respiratory protection provided by the authority having jurisdiction. Task #24. Demonstrate donning, working in, and doffing chemical protective clothing in addition to any other specialized protective equipment provided by the authority having jurisdiction. Setting: Tools/ Equipment: Attainment Standard: Evaluator s Guidance: Fire Department outside training area or equivalent. The candidate shall be given a specialized protective garment that the candidate shall be expected to wear during a hazardous materials incident. Correctly perform the tasks outlined above within 60 minutes. Use of the manufacturer's guidance is required for the inspection, recording, and storage of the suits. Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement 27

38 Skills Test # 9 Checklist PERFORMANCE TASK STANDARDS / ELEMENTS / STEPS YES NO 21. Describe the maintenance, testing, inspection, and storage procedures for personal protective equipment provided by the authority having jurisdiction according to the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations: 21. In accordance with the manufacturers operating instructions, local emergency response plans, and standard operating procedures the candidate described: a. Maintenance procedures b. Testing procedures c. Inspection procedures d. Storage procedures 22. Demonstrate the ability to record the use, repair, and testing of chemical-protective clothing according to the manufacturer s specifications and recommendations: 22. In accordance with the manufacturers operating instructions, local emergency response plans and standard operating procedures the candidate demonstrated: a. Use b. Repair c. Testing 23. Demonstrate donning, working in, and doffing self-contained breathing apparatus and other respiratory protection provided by the authority having jurisdiction: 23. In accordance with the manufacturers operating instructions, local emergency response plans and standard operating procedures the candidate demonstrated: a. Donning b. Working in c. Doffing 24. Demonstrate donning, working in, and doffing chemical protective clothing in addition to any other specialized protective equipment provided by the authority having jurisdiction: 24. In accordance with the manufacturers operating instructions, local emergency response plans and standard operating procedures the candidate demonstrated: a. Donning b. Working in c. Doffing 28 Hazardous Materials Technician Performance Test Supplement