Questions and Answers
Analyzing a hazardous material incident to determine the scope of the problem
involves... - ANSWER-1. Surveying the incident to identify containers and
materials involved, determine if wether hazardous material has been released
and evaluate the surrounding conditions
2. Collect hazard and response information from SDS, CHEMTREC and
shipping/manufacturer contracts
3.Predict the behavior of Hazardous materials and its container
4.Estimate the potential harm through TRACE-MP
.Boiling Point.. - ANSWER-Boiling point is the temperature at which vapor
pressure is equal or greater than atmospheric pressure.
When a liquid inside a container begins to boil, the increase in vapor pressure
may exceed the vessel's ability to relieve excess pressure. Causing a catastrophic
failure and BLEVE
.Chemical Reactivity is.. - ANSWER-The tendency of a substance to undergo
chemical changes in a system
.CHEMTREC - ANSWER-CHEMTREC is the acronym for the Chemical
Transportation Emergency Center. It is a 24-hour emergency response service
that provides assistance in the handling of incidents involving hazardous
materials
,.Cone Roof tank - ANSWER-Cone-shaped or pointed roofs with weak roof-to-
shell seams that will break if the container becomes overpressured
-when partially full the empty space in the container contains dangers vapors
Contents:flammable, combustible or corrosive liquids (Non pressured)
.Corrosivity is.. - ANSWER-Having the quality of corroding or eating away
.Covered Floating Roof tank - ANSWER-Has a fixed cone roof with vents along
the top edge, and a floating deck inside that stays on the surface of the liquids
to minimize vapors
-above ground
-non-pressure
Contents: flammable/combustible liquids
.Describe the response options available for Crime Scene management and
evidence preservation - ANSWER-1. Maintain scene control
2. Limit access
3. Maintain chain of custody
4. Coordinate with AHJ
.Describe the response options available for Defensive Control Techniques -
ANSWER-1. Damming (Overflow or Underflow)
2. Diking
3. Retention
4. Dispersion
, 5. Absorption
6. Adsorption
7. Dilution
8. Dissolution
9. Diversion
10. Vapor dispersion
11. Vapor suppression
12. Ventilation
13. Remote valve shutoff
.Describe the response options available for Evacuation - ANSWER-1. Full scale
evacuation
2. Shelter-in-place
3. Combination
.Describe the response options available for Exposure protection/Isolating the
Area - ANSWER-1.Establish initial isolation zone
2.Establish protective action distance
3. Establish control zones
.Describe the response options available for Recovery and Termination -
ANSWER-1. Short-term recovery
2. Long-term recovery
3. Termination activities
a)Debriefing