2015 Hazmat Operation 2015 Hazmat Operation RefresherRefresher

Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives

We will be refreshing on:We will be refreshing on:

• DetectorsDetectors

• Hazmat Responses:Hazmat Responses: Gas Leak – Natural GasGas Leak – Natural Gas Fuel tank patchingFuel tank patching Carbon Monoxide (CO)Carbon Monoxide (CO) ChlorineChlorine AmmoniaAmmonia

Front Line DetectorsFront Line Detectors

Qrae II and mini radiac:Qrae II and mini radiac:

Remember to fill out work orders when Remember to fill out work orders when sending to Station 1sending to Station 1

System is working wellSystem is working well

Any question or concerns on detectors?Any question or concerns on detectors?

Hazmat ResponseHazmat Response

PPE:PPE:

Bunker Gear (Consider to be Level C)Bunker Gear (Consider to be Level C)

SCBA - shall be worn if conditions indicateSCBA - shall be worn if conditions indicate

Detectors – Always bring Qrae Detectors – Always bring Qrae

Natural Gas LeakNatural Gas Leak

Natural Gas SOG review:Natural Gas SOG review:

Spot and stage a minimum of ½ block or 400’Spot and stage a minimum of ½ block or 400’

Minimize exposureMinimize exposure

Maximum allowable concentration inside a Maximum allowable concentration inside a structure 10% LEL – outside 20% LELstructure 10% LEL – outside 20% LEL

Fuel Tank PatchingFuel Tank Patching

PPE:PPE:

PB 35 productPB 35 product

Product control:Product control: Absorbent padsAbsorbent pads Note: If you need large amount of pads and boom Note: If you need large amount of pads and boom

request Hazmat 2 to respond because Hazmat 1 request Hazmat 2 to respond because Hazmat 1 doesn’t carry enoughdoesn’t carry enough

If you need to be restocked call station 1If you need to be restocked call station 1

Carbon Monoxide (CO)Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Consideration:Safety Consideration:

Remember to “fresh air Calibration” QraeRemember to “fresh air Calibration” Qrae Wear SCBA into structure when readings are > 35 Wear SCBA into structure when readings are > 35

PPMPPM In presence of > 200 PPM for 5 minutes responders In presence of > 200 PPM for 5 minutes responders

shall either exit the structure or don SCBAshall either exit the structure or don SCBA

Operational Consideration:Operational Consideration: Request a MICU for patient evaluation.Request a MICU for patient evaluation. RAD-57 readings: RAD-57 readings:

0-4% Normal0-4% Normal 5-10% Minor symptoms5-10% Minor symptoms 10-29% Moderate symptoms10-29% Moderate symptoms 30-59% Severe symptoms30-59% Severe symptoms 60% + comma or death60% + comma or death

10 % of LEL10 % of LEL

Carbon Monoxide COCarbon Monoxide CO

740,000 740,000 PPMPPM

74 %74 %UELUEL

1000 PPM1000 PPM

Reddish Reddish Skin Skin

1200 PPM1200 PPM

IDLHIDLH

2000 PPM2000 PPM

Death or Death or irreversibleirreversible

damagedamage1 hour1 hour

10,000 PPM10,000 PPM1 %1 %

UnconsciousnessUnconsciousness& Death& Death

1-3 mins.1-3 mins.

TLV-TWATLV-TWA(NIOSH)(NIOSH)

35 35 PPMPPM

6400 PPM6400 PPM

Death or Death or irreversibleirreversible

damagedamage10-15 mins.10-15 mins.

12.8%12.8%LELLEL

128000128000LELLEL

PELPEL(OSHA)(OSHA)

50 50 PPMPPM

SafeSafe UnsafeUnsafe

DangerousDangerousFlammableFlammable

DangerousDangerous

TOXICTOXIC

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1.2 %1.2 %

12,800 12,800 PPMPPM

10 % of 10 % of LELLEL

HeadacheHeadache 2-3 hr. 2-3 hr.

200 PPM200 PPM

ChlorineChlorine Location: Location:

Large quantities: Pools / Waste Water Treatment PlantLarge quantities: Pools / Waste Water Treatment Plant Small quantities: SPA and Jacuzzi shopsSmall quantities: SPA and Jacuzzi shops

Incompatibilities & Reactivates:Incompatibilities & Reactivates: Reacts explosively or forms explosive compounds with many common Reacts explosively or forms explosive compounds with many common

substances such as acetylene, turpentine, ammonia, fuel gas and substances such as acetylene, turpentine, ammonia, fuel gas and hydrogenhydrogen

Physical Description:Physical Description: Greenish-yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odorGreenish-yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor

Symptoms:Symptoms: Burning eyes, nose, mouth cough, choking, chest pain, n/v and Burning eyes, nose, mouth cough, choking, chest pain, n/v and

dizzinessdizziness

Target Organs:Target Organs: Eyes / Skin and respiratory systemEyes / Skin and respiratory system

IDLH: 10 ppmIDLH: 10 ppm

AmmoniaAmmonia Location:Location:

Large quantities: Facilities with large Large quantities: Facilities with large refrigeration unitrefrigeration unit Small quantities: Every whereSmall quantities: Every where

Incompatibilities & Reactivates:Incompatibilities & Reactivates: Strong oxides, acids, halogens, salts of silver & zinc. Note: Corrosive to Strong oxides, acids, halogens, salts of silver & zinc. Note: Corrosive to

copper & galvanized surfaces.copper & galvanized surfaces.

Physical Description:Physical Description: Colorless gas with pungent, suffocating odor.Colorless gas with pungent, suffocating odor.

Symptoms:Symptoms: Irritation to eyes, nose, throat, difficulty breathing, chest pain, pink frothy Irritation to eyes, nose, throat, difficulty breathing, chest pain, pink frothy

sputum, skin burns and liquid frostbitesputum, skin burns and liquid frostbite

Target Organs:Target Organs: Eyes, skin and respiratory systemEyes, skin and respiratory system

IDLH: 300 ppm Note: Consider it to be a flammable gasIDLH: 300 ppm Note: Consider it to be a flammable gas LEL 15% - UEL 28%LEL 15% - UEL 28%

Responding to Chlorine / AmmoniaResponding to Chlorine / Ammonia

Perimeter ControlPerimeter Control Are you dealing with inside or outside release?Are you dealing with inside or outside release? Time of day may indicate potential victim rescueTime of day may indicate potential victim rescue

Safety for us first and bystanders secondSafety for us first and bystanders second

Assess any potential saves Assess any potential saves Full PPE with SCBA used with extra caution towards covering all Full PPE with SCBA used with extra caution towards covering all

skin parts.skin parts.

Rapid decon established if any save attempts Rapid decon established if any save attempts occuroccur Water & fan useWater & fan use Rapid decon discussed in the next slideRapid decon discussed in the next slide

Rapid (Emergency ) Decon System Rapid (Emergency ) Decon System SetupSetup

1.1. Try to establish decon location upwind and upgrade of incidentTry to establish decon location upwind and upgrade of incident

2.2. Wear PPE/SCBAWear PPE/SCBA

3.3. Extend enough 2.5” or 3” hose line to reach the area where the decon will Extend enough 2.5” or 3” hose line to reach the area where the decon will be performedbe performed

4.4. Place a loop in the hose line to create the sides of the containment basin Place a loop in the hose line to create the sides of the containment basin approx. 8’ to 10’approx. 8’ to 10’

5.5. Place a salvage cover over the hose to create the basin linerPlace a salvage cover over the hose to create the basin liner

6.6. Reduce the line and extended a 50’ section of 1.5” and nozzleReduce the line and extended a 50’ section of 1.5” and nozzle

7.7. Take steps necessary to keep water pressure lowTake steps necessary to keep water pressure low

8.8. Use large volumes of low-pressure water to effect rapid deconUse large volumes of low-pressure water to effect rapid decon

Consider using PPV fans Consider using PPV fans

Any QuestionsAny Questions