CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE TRIPR FLAMMABLE LIQUID UNIT TRAINS 5.0 SELECT PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 5.0 Select Proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment Neither the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), TRANSCAER®, American Petroleum Institute (API), Association of American Railroads (AAR) or the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) or any of their employees, subcontractors, consultants, or other assigns make any warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or utility of the information contained herein, or assume any liability or responsibility for any use, or the results of such use, of any information or process disclosed in this publication, or represent that its use would not infringe upon privately owned rights. This information is designed to supplement existing training resources and should not be relied upon exclusively as a standalone curriculum. Sound scientific and safety judgment should be used in employing the information contained herein. Where applicable, authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted. Neither PHMSA, FRA, TRANSCAER®, API, AAR nor RFA are undertaking to meet the duties of employers, manufacturers, or suppliers to warn and properly train and equip their employees, and others exposed, concerning health and safety risks and precautions, nor undertaking their obligations to comply with authorities having jurisdiction. DISCLAIMER

CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 5.0 Select Proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment Explain the importance of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPE) commonly used in incidents involving Hazard Class 3 flammable liquids such as crude oil or ethanol. Outline PPE requirements and considerations for incidents involving Hazard Class 3 flammable liquids such as crude oil or ethanol. Review resources and references to assist in selection. OBJECTIVES

CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 5.0 Select Proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment It’s required by: – 29 CFR – 29 CFR Fire, smoke and vapors found at a derailment incident are significant threats to the health of responders. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommend against unprotected exposure of all skin to crude oil, dispersants and other chemicals at the scene. Structural firefighting protective clothing (SFPC) is acceptable skin, foot and head protection in the initial stages of response. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) provides adequate face, eye and respiratory protection. WHY DO YOU NEED PPE?

CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 5.0 Select Proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment Considerations for selecting respiratory protection: – Physical form of the contaminant (vapor, liquid, solid) – Contaminant(s) identified or not – Contaminant concentrations known or unknown – Purpose of response operations – Duration of response operations – Operating conditions and environment (temperature, day/night, precipitation, etc.) – Level/type of skin protection required PPE SELECTION

CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 5.0 Select Proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment Always start with SCBA. SFPC will absorb liquids. PPE use will increase physiological stress on responders. Some resources/references to employ: – API Recommended Practice 98 – NFPA 472 – NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards PPE SELECTION

CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 5.0 Select Proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment Commodity Preparedness and Incident Management Reference Sheet Select PPE REFERENCE SHEET RECAP

CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 5.0 Select Proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment In this module we presented the following information: – The importance of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPE) commonly used in incidents involving Hazard Class 3 flammable liquids such as crude oil or ethanol. – PPE requirements and considerations for incidents involving Hazard Class 3 flammable liquids such as crude oil or ethanol. – Review resources and references to assist in selection. SUMMARY