Hazardous Materials

(HazMat)

Part 1: Awareness for

Responders
 Two Part Course
Part 1: Hazardous Materials Awareness for
Emergency Responders (how to respond and
not die from HazMat) 4 hours

Part 2: Use of the Emergency Response

Guidebook 4 hours
 Objectives
Understanding of what hazardous substances are.
Understand the risks associated with HazMat in
an incident.
Identify potential outcomes of HazMat Incidents.
Recognize the presence of HazMat
Ability to realize the need for additional
resources, and make appropriate notifications
The role of first responders awareness. including
site security and control
 DEFINITIONS
CBRNE Chemical, Biological,
CHEMTREC
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
24hr toll free number (800) 424-9300
Emergency Threat to persons, property, or the
environment or an uncontrolled release
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
A Hazardous Material is any substance or
mixture of substances (gas, liquid, or
solid) capable of causing harm to people,
property, or the environment.
 DEFINITIONS
(Continued)
HIOSH (State DLIR)
Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health
(Division)
Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health
law
OSHA (Federal)
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Act
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
 Nine Classes of HazMat
1) Every Explosives and Explosive Gases
2) Good Gases
3) Firefighters Flammable Liquids
4) S Flammable Solids
5) O Oxidizers
6) Ps Poisons
7) Really Radioactive
8) Can Corrosive
9) Matter Miscellaneous
 Class 1 - Explosives

Six 6 Divisions
1.1 - Mass Explosion Hazard
1.2 - Projection Hazard
1.3 - Predominantly Fire Hazard
1.4 - No Significant Blast Hazard
1.5 - Very Insensitive Explosives with
Mass Explosion Hazard
1.6 - Extremely Insensitive
 Class 2 - Gases

Pressurized or Liquefied

Three Divisions
2.1 - Flammable Gases
2.2 - Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic
2.3 - Toxic Gases
 Class 3 Flammable &
Combustible Liquids

Flammable Liquids - Can be
ignited at room temperature.

Combustible Liquids require
pre-heating to ignite

No Divisions
 Class 4 - Flammable Solids

Three subdivisions
4.1 - Flammable Solids
4.2 - Spontaneously Combustible
4.3 - Water Reactive/Dangerous When Wet
 Class 5 - Oxidizers and
Organic Peroxides

Two Divisions
4.1 - Oxidizing Substances
4.2 - Organic Peroxides
 Class 6 - Poisonous and
Infectious Substances

Poisonous and Toxic are
used interchangeably

Two Divisions:
6.1 - Poisonous Substances
6.2 - Infectious Substances
Class 7 - Radioactive Materials

Class 8 - Corrosive Materials

 Class 9 - Miscellaneous
Hazardous Materials
Dry Ice
Quick Lime
Metallic mercury
Asphalt
Hazardous wastes
 HazMat Risks

Human Health

Acute - Breathing, Skin Irritation, Dizziness,
Nausea

Chronic Cancer, Loss of Senses, Skin

Disorders, Paralysis, Loss of Mental
Capacity, Teratogenic, Mutagenic
 HazMat Risks
Methods of exposure are called
Routes of Entry

Absorption

Ingestion

Injection

Inhalation
 Outcomes HazMat Incidents.

Loss of Human Life

Permanent Disability

Loss of Real Property

Loss of Agriculture

Decontamination Costs

Destruction of Environment

Business Loss Due to Closure
 Recognizing HazMat

Placards

NFPA Diamond

Container (Vessel) Shape and Size

Shipping Papers & Facility Documents

Unexpected Odors

Burning or Irritated Eyes or Skin

Sick or Dead Animals (including humans)

Water w/ oily appearance, unusual algae growth,
or froth/foam where unexpected

Discolored soil, vegetation died off
 Notification

Who To Notify Depends on Jurisdiction
- State Police/Highway Patrol
- Other State Agency
- Local Fire Department

What To Relate:
- Substance
- Vessel Description and Damages
- Quantity
- Casualties/Contamination
- Wind Direction
- Staging Area/Approach
- Responders on Scene and Actions Taken
The Role of First Responders

Protect Self
- Proper PPE
- Distance (Up, Up, and Away)

Protect Life Without Risking Self
- Evacuate
- Restrict Access

Identify

Notify
 Site Security and Control

Inner and Outer Perimeter
- Inner Perimeter Cold Zone through Hot Zone for
responders and contaminated subjects (control ingress
and egress)
- Outer Perimeter (control ingress and identify persons
leaving if possible)

Wind Direction
- Stage Uphill, Upstream and Upwind
- Cross and Downwind Personnel outside zones and
with proper PPE

Legal Authority
 WMD

WMD is simply HazMat with Attitude (Intent)

FBI has CONCURRENT JURSIDICTION

Dispersion vs Release
 CBRNE
Chemical Attacks are Characterized by:

Rapid Onset (seconds to hours)

Easily observed indicators (dead animals,
strong odors, colored residue)

Area of contamination near to dispersion
device
 CBRNE
Biological Incidents are Characterized by:

Slower Onset (hours to days)

Difficult to detect due to lack of unusual
colors or odors

Area of Contamination Limited Only by Luck
 CBRNE
Radiological Incidents Characterized by:

Onset of Symptoms in Days to Years

Little or No Signatures (colorless/odorless)

Require Specialized Equipment to Detect

Relatively Small Area of Direct Contamination
(RDD)

High Potential for Indirect Contamination
 CBRNE

BFHIG
 Additional References
http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp
http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/erg/gydebook.htm
Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 12
-Subtitle 8
- Part 8
-Chapter 203.1
Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 29
-1910.120 (Part 1910, Standard 120)