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HAZMAT Tech Part IIA
DoD HAZMAT Tech Part II (Response Objectives - D)
Question | Answer |
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The action options and response objectives fall into these three types. | Offensive, Defensive, Nonintervention |
Action options and response objectives are based on: | Estimated outcomes, Stage of the incident, Strategic goals |
The following steps should be taken when determining response objectives. | Estimate the exposures that could be saved. Determine the response objectives. Focus on changing the actions of the stressors, the containment system, and the hazardous material. |
The six response objectives are: | Change the applied stress. Change the breach size. Change quantity released. Change size of the danger zone. Change exposures contacted. Change severity of harm. |
Three ways to “Change Applied Stress” are: | Move stressor. Move stressed system. Shield stressed system. |
Four ways to “Change Breach Size” are: | Chill contents. Limit stress levels. Activate venting devices. Mechanical repair. |
Four ways to “Change Quantity Released” are: | Change container position. Minimize pressure differential. Cap off breach. Remove contents. |
Six ways to “Change Size of the Danger Zone” are: | Barriers. Adsorbents. Absorbents. Diluents. Reactants. Overpack. |
Three ways to “Change Exposures Contacted” are: | Provide sheltering. Begin Evacuation. PPE. |
Four ways to “Change Severity of Harm” are: | Rinse off contamination. Increase distance from source. Provide shielding. Provide prompt medical attention. |