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Hazmat Chapter 1

Hazmat 1

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What is a hazardous material? A substance or material that poses an unreasonable risk to the health, safety, and property of people when transported, used, stored, or handled
what issues can make hazmat incidents more complex than other emergency incidents? Hazmat incidents can involve unknown materials, multiple hazards, difficult identification, specialized equipment/PPE, contamination, exposure risks, and the possibility of fire, explosion, or toxic release
what are the seven mechanisms of harm Thermal, Radiological, Asphyxiation , chemical, etiological/biological, mechanical, psychological
list the four routes of exposure Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption, Injection
Explain the difference between exposure and contamination Exposure: Contact with a hazardous material Contamination: The presence of the hazardous material on a person, object, or surface
Explain the difference between acute and chronic Acute: Effects that occur quickly or shortly after exposure Chronic: Effects that develop over a long period of time or after repeated exposure
Explain the APIE-T acronym as it applies to Awareness Level Personnel at a hazmat incident A: Analyze, P-plan, I-implement, E-evaluate, T-terminate
How does the role of Awareness Level Personnel at a hazmat incident (awareness level) Recognize the presence of hazardous materials, protect themselves and others, isolate the area, and notify the proper authorities. They do not take offensive action to stop the release
How do standards differ from laws and regulations? Laws and regulations are legally enforceable requirements. Standards are established guidelines or recommended practices developed by organizations to promote safety and consistency.
How does the role of Awareness Level Personnel at a hazmat incident (operations level) Respond defensively from a safe distance to protect people, property, and the environment, such as containing the release without approaching the source unnecessarily
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