Synopses & Reviews
This essential guide provides emergency responders, waste site workers, site-specific emergency teams and related professionals a practical approach to the concepts of handling a hazardous material incident. Based on OSHA "HAZWOPER" regulations, this invaluable guide addresses the specific competencies required of persons working in the field of hazardous materials, hazardous waste sites, or emergency response. This book guides the reader through the essentials of understanding and evaluating chemical hazards, and finding simple solutions to complex problems. The reader learns how to evaluate risk, select correct protective equipment, manage the incident and address tactical and strategic issues while minimizing down-time and reducing risk to other workers.
Synopsis
All the regulatory requirements associated with the handling, clean-up and storage of hazardous materials (HAZWOPER) are brought together in this reader friendly book. Revisions to this edition include expanded regulations for dealing with an intentional release of a hazardous material in a terrorist incident, as well as pre-emergency plans for hazardous materials operations and response programs needed to effectively deal with natural disasters. Considered by many as an authoritative, comprehensive guide to Hazmat operations, this book examines OSHA regulations, risk evaluation, incident management, hazardous site operations, and more in order to effectively train hazmat responders.
About the Author
Rob Schnepp is a firefighter/paramedic and hazardous materials specialist in Alameda County Fire Department. He is also the Vice President of Safety Compliance Management. Paul Gantt is the President and founder of Safety Compliance Management, Inc (SCM). Paul is a retired Fire Chief Officer with over 35 years experience in the Emergency Response and Safety fields. In addition to the long list of positions held in the fire service, Paul is a life-time member and past President of the Northern California Fire Training Officer?s Association. He is a Certified Safety Professional, a Registered Environmental Assessor and holds a degree in Public Administration. Through SCM, Paul develops and delivers training programs in the area of occupational safety and health. He also provides consultation services, including Expert Witness work on regulatory compliance issues. He is certified by the State of California Office of the State Fire Marshal, Governor?s Office of Emergency Services, Federal Emergency Management Agency, California EPA and the University of California to provide a wide array of training programs in areas including hazardous materials handling and response, emergency preparedness and response, occupational health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
Table of Contents
PREFACE. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATORY OVERVIEW: Introduction. OSHA. Hazard Communication Standard. Hazwoper Regulations. Summary. Review Questions. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY: Introduction. Chemistry and Matter Defined. The Periodic Table. Physical and Chemical Change. Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions. Basic Gas Laws. Boyles Law. Charles Law. Summary. Review Questions. CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATIONS: Introduction. Explosives. Gases. Flammable Liquids. Flammable Solids. Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides. Poisons, Pesticides and Carinogens. Radioactives. Corrosives. Summary. Review Questions. PRINCIPLES OF TOXICOLOGY: Introduction. Background Mechanisms. Effects of Chemical Exposure. Exposure Limits. Toxicology Terminology. Summary. Review Questions. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS: Introduction. Department of Transportation and National. Fire Protection Association Identification Systems. Hazardous Materials Identification Systems. Shipping Papers and Hazardous Waste Manifests. Penalties. DOT North American Emergency Response Guidebook. Summary. Review Questions/Scenario. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Introduction. Respiratory Hazards. Respiratory Protection Fundamentals. Respiratory Protection Equipment. Types of Air Purifying Systems. Air Supplying Respirators. Respiratory Protection: Maintenance, Storage and Record Keeping of APR's and SCBA. Summary. Review Questions. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Introduction. Positive Identification of Products and Associated Hazards. Type and Level of Protection. Health Considerations and Chemical Protective Clothing. Summary. Review Questions. Comparability Chart Exercise. PRINCIPLE OF DECONTAMINATION: Introduction. Establishing Control Zones. Methods of Decontamination. Site Selection and Management. Decontamination Procedures. Summary. Review Questions. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT/SCENE CONTROL: Introduction. The Incident Commander. The Role of the Incident Commander. Characteristics of the ICS. Taking Charge From the Beginning. Establishing Safe Working Areas-Zones. Overview of Job Titles and Descriptions. Concepts of Incident Termination. Summary. Review Questions. PLANNING: Introduction. Planning for Hazardous Substances Release Emergencies. Emergency Plans. Hazard Communication. OSHA Process Safety Management. Elements of the Emergency Response Plan. Sample Incident Specific Site Safety Plans. Summary. Review Questions. AIR MONITORING: Introduction. Detection of Gases. The Sequence of Air Monitoring. The Use of Monitoring Equipment. General Procedures of Air Monitoring. Monitoring Outside. The Effects of Local Weather. Summary. Review Questions. PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Introduction. Confined Space. Noise Hazards. Control of Hazards Energy. Summary. Review Questions.