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Have the contents of an entire hazardous materials and WMD first responder course at your fingertips when you need it most ... at an incident. This handy field guide covers most of the operational level first responder competencies identified in NFPA 472 and 473, with guidelines to help you recognize and safely manage any hazmat incident or WMD event. It's the perfect companion to the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).The information is organized into fourteen chapters:1. The "Quick Reference Guide" contains a concise overview of your responsibilities as a first responder.2. "Recognizing and Responding to a Hazmat/WMD Incident" has detailed explanations and guidelines on each of the tasks listed in Chapter 1.3. "Labels, Placards, and Other Marking Systems" provides key points on each of the hazard classes and information on various other marking systems.4. "Container Recognition" provides clues about the types of products found in various containers and how these containers behave in an emergency. Look at both the general information about the type of container (nonbulk package, cargo tank, rail car, etc.) and specific information about the particular container(s) in question.5. "Assessing the Hazards" contains information on how hazardous materials cause harm, toxicological terms and exposure limits, properties of flammable liquids, chemical and physical properties, and guidelines for dealing with special hazmat situations.6. "Medical Management of Hazmat Exposures" has information on the risk of secondary contamination, patient decon, triage, health effects of hazardous materials commonly encountered, EMS treatment protocols, and medical support of hazmat response personnel.7. "Introduction to Terrorism" provides information on distinguishing a terrorist event from an accident and distinguishing between chemical and biological warfare agents.8. "Explosives Incidents" has information on how to recognize common explosives and initiation devices and guidelines on what to do upon discovery of a device or after detonation of an explosive.9. "Chemical Warfare Agents" has general information on how to deal with incidents involving chemical warfare agents, as well as more detailed information on nerve agents, blister agents, blood agents, choking agents, and riot control agents.10. "Biological Warfare Agents" provides general information on dealing with incidents involving biological warfare agents, as well as more detailed information on specific biological agents.11. "Nuclear Events" has information on dealing with incidents (intentional or accidental) involving radioactive materials.12. "Tactical Considerations" provides more information on defensive options and the use of foam.13. "Additional Considerations" includes guidelines on dealing with the media, minimizing liability, developing protective action messages, preserving evidence, and dealing with children.14. "Resources for Information and Assistance" provides information on various agencies that can help you manage a hazmat incident or terrorist event.Five previous editions were released in print form. The book was updated for this 2014 eBook edition.

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Publié par	Firebelle Productions
Date de parution	24 avril 2014
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781783014330
Langue	English

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The First Responder’s
Field Guide to
Hazmat & Terrorism
Emergency Response
(2014 eBook Edition)
Jill Meryl Levy

Firebelle Productions Campbell, CA
The First Responder’s
Field Guide to
Hazmat & Terrorism
Emergency Response
(2014 eBook Edition)
Copyright © 2014 by Jill Meryl Levy
- All rights reserved -
No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the author, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2009938409
ISBN: 978-0-9819079-2-5 (print, 2010)
ISBN: 978-0-9819079-4-9 (mobi)
Firebelle Productions
Post Office Box 110848
Campbell, CA 95011-0848, U.S.A.
(800) 477-7151 or (408) 866-2081
www.firebelleproductions.com
How to Use This Book
If you think you may be faced with a potential hazmat incident or terrorist event, refer to the appropriate chapters for guidance. The Quick Reference Guide contains a concise overview of your responsibilities as a first responder. Recognizing and Responding to a Hazmat/WMD Incident has detailed explanations and guidelines on each of the tasks listed in Chapter 1 . Labels, Placards, and Other Marking Systems provides key points on each of the hazard classes and information on various other marking systems. Container Recognition provides clues about the types of products found in various containers and how these containers behave in an emergency. Look at both the general information about the type of container (nonbulk package, cargo tank, rail car, etc.) and specific information about the particular container(s) in question. Assessing the Hazards contains information on how hazardous materials cause harm, toxicological terms and exposure limits, properties of flammable liquids, chemical and physical properties, and guidelines for dealing with special hazmat situations. Medical Management of Hazmat Exposures has information on the risk of secondary contamination, patient decon, triage, health effects of hazardous materials commonly encountered, EMS treatment protocols, and medical support of hazmat response personnel. Introduction to Terrorism provides information on distinguishing a terrorist event from an accident and distinguishing between chemical and biological warfare agents. Explosives Incidents has information on how to recognize common explosives and initiation devices and guidelines on what to do upon discovery of a device or after detonation of an explosive. Chemical Warfare Agents has general information on how to deal with incidents involving chemical warfare agents, as well as more detailed information on nerve agents, blister agents, blood agents, choking agents, and riot control agents. Biological Warfare Agents provides general information on dealing with incidents involving biological warfare agents, as well as more detailed information on specific biological agents. Nuclear Events has information on dealing with incidents (intentional or accidental) involving radioactive materials. Tactical Considerations provides more information on defensive options and the use of foam. Additional Considerations includes guidelines on dealing with the media, minimizing liability, developing protective action messages, preserving evidence, and dealing with children. Resources for Information and Assistance provides information on various agencies that can help you manage a hazmat incident or terrorist event.
Take time to familiarize yourself with this field guide before you need it at an emergency. Use it during drills and training to become proficient with it. The more you use it, the easier it will be for you to quickly locate the information you need.
Table of Contents
How to Use This Book
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction and Purpose
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Disclaimer
Chapter 1 - Quick Reference Guide
Awareness Level Personnel
Operations Level Responders
EMS Responders (BLS and ALS)
Incident Commander
Chapter 2 - Recognizing and Responding to a Hazmat/WMD Incident
How to Use This Chapter
Be Prepared
Detect the Presence of Hazardous Materials
Call for Trained Personnel
Make a Safe Approach
Lay a Safe Foundation
Report on Conditions
Assume Command
Isolate and Deny Entry
Initiate the Notification Process
Size Up the Incident
Collect Hazard Information
Predict the Behavior of a Material and Its Container
Estimate the Potential Outcome
Plan Your Initial Response
Implement the Planned Response
Wear Appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Implement Protective Actions
Perform Decon as Appropriate
Evaluate Your Progress
Facilitate Cleanup and Disposal
Terminate the Incident
Document the Incident
Chapter 3 - Labels, Placards, and Other Marking Systems
Placards and Labels
Table 1 and Table 2 Commodities
Class 1 - Explosives (and Blasting Agents)
Class 2 - Gases
Class 3 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Class 4 - Flammable Solids, Spontaneously Combustible Materials, and Dangerous When Wet Materials
Class 5 - Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
Class 6 - Poisonous and Infectious Substances
Class 7 - Radioactive Materials
Class 8 - Corrosive Materials
Class 9 - Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
Limited, Consumer, and Excepted Quantities
Materials of Trade (MOTs)
International Placards and Labels
UN Portable Tank Hazard Identification Numbers
NFPA 704 Marking System
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS®)
Military Markings
Other Marking Systems
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Marking System
Chapter 4 - Container Recognition
Containers and Packages
Nonbulk Packaging
Bulk Packaging
UN Portable Tanks
Cargo Tanks
Rail Cars
Facility Containers
Other Large “Vessels”
Chapter 5 - Assessing the Hazards
How Hazardous Materials and WMDs Cause Harm
Carcinogens, Mutagens, and Teratogens
Toxicology: Exposure Potential
Toxicity and Risk
Toxicological Terms and Exposure Values
Workplace Environmental Exposure Limits (WEEL)
Exposure Values Compared
Properties of Flammable Liquids
Tools for Comparing Three Primary Threats
Chemical and Physical Change
Other Chemical and Physical Properties
Atmospheric Monitoring
High-Risk Situations
Illicit Laboratories
Hazmat Triage
Chapter 6 - Medical Management of Hazmat Exposures
Secondary Contamination
Patient Decontamination
Triage
Common Signs and Symptoms of Hazmat Exposure
EMS Treatment Protocols
Coordination with Other Medical Providers
Handling the Dead
EMS Equipment and Supplies
Medical Support for Hazmat Response Personnel
Heat and Cold Emergencies
Chapter 7 - Introduction to Terrorism
What Is a Terrorist Event?
Accidental Event or Terrorist Attack?
Distinguishing Between Chemical and Biological Agents
Special Strategic and Tactical Considerations
National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
Chapter 8 - Explosives Incidents
Background Information
Identification of Explosive Materials
Common Explosive Devices
Common Explosives
Common Initiation Devices
Upon Discovery of an Explosive
After Detonation of an Explosive
Chapter 9 - Chemical Warfare Agents
General Information About Chemical Agents
Nerve Agents
Blister Agents (Vesicants)
Blood Agents
Choking Agents
Riot Control Agents (Irritants)
Chapter 10 - Biological Agents
General Information About Biological Agents
White Powder Calls
Anthrax
Botulism
Brucellosis
Cholera
E. coli
Glanders
Melioidosis
Plague
Q Fever
Ricin
Salmonellosis
Saxitoxin
Smallpox
Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB)
Trichothecene Mycotoxins
Tularemia
Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE)
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Chapter 11 - Nuclear Events
Basic Radiation Concepts
Units of Radiation Measurement
Radiation Exposure Limits
Time, Distance, and Shielding
Health Effects
Decon and Patient Care
Radiation Labels and Placards
Monitoring Essentials
Potential Terrorist Scenarios
Chapter 12 - Tactical Considerations
Defensive Options
Foam
Offensive Options
Technical Decon Methods
Chapter 13 - Additional Considerations
Dealing with the Media
Negligence and Liability
Guidelines to Minimize Liability
Pre-Event and Event-Specific Planning
Evacuation / Shelter Concerns
Protective Action Messages
Preservation of Evidence
Dealing with Children
Chapter 14 - Resources for Information & Assistance
List of Resources
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
Shipping Papers
Material Safety Data Sheets
GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Mandatory Notification Centers
Local Emergency Responders
Communications Services
Community Resources
Other Local Resources
Health & Medical Resources
National Response Center (NRC)
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Related Resources
Defense and Military Resources
Other State and Federal Resources
Animal Resources
Internet Resources
Chapter 15 - Appendix
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Foreword
By Ronny J. Coleman
When the first edition of this book was published, the fire service was just beginning to mature as a major participant in the handling of hazardous material events. The experiences of Kingman, Arizona, and Waverly, Tennessee, resulted in a higher level of and competency in those responding to hazardous material incidents. The fire service was prepared for the role of response better than ever at the close of this century.
Little did any of us know that our lives would be impacted in a whole new fashion by the catastrophic events of September 11, 2001. That single incident catapulted the first responder into an entirely new role. It was a role we were only partially prepared to cope with. However, we have always been pr