Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Module 2 Unit 1 Hazard / Risk Assessment

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Objectives q Identify ways to obtain information q Identify information that needs to be collected q Identify the DOT hazard classes and divisions of hazardous materials q Identify important chemical and physical properties

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Gathering Information q Product q Container q Environment

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Hazard / Risk Assessment q Hazards q Thermal q Etiological q Asphyxiation q Mechanical q Chemical q Psychological q Radiological q Vulnerabilities q People q Places q Things

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Hazard / Risk Assessment (con’t) q Planing information q Dispatch information q Arrival information

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Module 2 Unit 2 Chemical and Physical Properties

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Objectives q Match important chemical and physical properties to their effects on the chemical and container. q Identify the difference between exposure and contamination. q Determine the appropriate DOT class of the product.

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Physical / Chemical Properties Physical q State q Phase changes q Vapor pressure q Specific gravity q Vapor density q Solubility Chemical q Flammability q Reactivity q Toxicity

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Three Common Info Sources q North American Emergency Response Guide Book (NAERG) q NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards q Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Material Safety Data Sheets q Nine basic sections q Various designs q Some of better quality

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Product Information

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Hazardous Ingredients

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Exposure Limits Duration (hrs) Amount TWA STEL Ceiling

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Physical Data

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Vapor Pressure Atmospheric Pressure 14.7 p.s.i. or 760 mm/Hg Low Vapor PressureHigh Vapor Pressure

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Specific Gravity greater than 1 Water = 1 Specific Gravity less than 1

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Physical Properties (cont.) q Vapor Density q Comparison of the weight of a vapor to that of air being assigned the value of 1 q Solubility/Miscibility q The ability of a substance (solute) to blend uniformly with another (solvent) q Solubility applied to a solid in liquid q Miscibility applied to a liquid or gas in a liquid

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Spill Types q Physical properties determine spill types Air (A)Water (W)Surface (SF)Sub-Surface (SSF) Gas (G) Liquid (L) Solid (S) G/A L/WL/SFL/SSF S/SF Most Common Type s (Transformation must be considered)

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Video - Physical Properties

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Fire and Explosion Hazards

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit The Fire Triangle HEAT (Energy) FUEL (Reducing Agent) OXYGEN (Oxidizer)

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Flash Point q “The temperature at which a liquid or volatile solid gives off vapors sufficient to form an ignitable mixture near the surface…” (NFPA) q Remember, volatility is a product of vapor pressure

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Flammable Range Range Lean Rich L.E.L.U.E.L.

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Examples of Flammable Range Acetylene % Propane %

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Other Flammable Hazards q Ignition temperature q Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosions (BLEVE) q Boil-Over q Heavy fuels q Water in the bottom of the storage tank q Thermocline development during fire

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Other Flammable Hazards q Pyrophoric q Hydrophoric q Flammable solids

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Health Hazards

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Health Hazards q Routes of exposure q Local Vs. Systemic effects q Dose response relationship q Influences of toxicity

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Reactivity Hazards

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit pH and Corrosives ACID BASE (ALKALINE)

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Reactions q Rate of reactions q Concentration, temperature and pressure q Explosives q Fuel, oxidizer, energy, pressure q Incompatibilities

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Table of Incompatibilities AB AcidsBases (Alkaline) MetalsCorrosives Alcohol / WaterGroup 1/Hydrophoric Reducers Oxidizers Cyanides/SulfidesAcids

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Video - Chemical Properties

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Spill, Leak and Fire Control

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Personal Protective Equipment

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Special Information q Special handling q Special packaging q Disposal procedures q Environmental information

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training DOT Hazard Classes and Divisions

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Hazard Classes and Divisions 1 - Explosives Mass detonation Projectile Fire hazard No blast hazard Blasting agent Very insensitive 2 - Gases Flammable Non-flammable Poisonous 3 - Flammable liquid Flash point over 140 degrees Flash point less than Flammable Solids Flammable solid Spontaneous / Pyrophoric Dangerous when wet 5 - Oxidizers Oxidizers Organic peroxides

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Hazard Classes and Divisions 6 - Poisons Poisons Infectious substances 7 - Radioactive 8 - Corrosives 9 - Miscellaneous

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Summary q Physical properties q Chemical properties q Common references q NA ERG q NIOSH Pocket Guide q MSDS

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Activity 2.1 Assessing Physical and Chemical Properties

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Module 2 Unit 3 Container Information

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Objectives q Identify general shapes of containers q Identify important container markings q Suggest materials that might be stored in containers q Discuss radiological materials packaging q Describe container stress and failures

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Common Characteristics q Shape q Capacity q Pressures q Non-pressurized (0-5 psi) q Low pressure (5-100 psi) q High pressure (100-3,000 psi) q Ultra-high pressure (over 3,000 psi)

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Container Use q Fixed Storage q Transportation q Highway q Rail q Intermodal q Pipeline q Portable

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Construction and Standards q Various construction materials q Non-ferrous q Ferrous q Alloys q Aluminum q Stainless steel q HSLA q Standards q Rail Specification q Highway spec plate q DOT q Motor Carrier (MC)

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Fixed Facility Containers

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Non and Low Pressure Storage

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Pressurized Storage

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Specialty Fixed Containers q Telescoping q Cryogenic q Other unique containers exist q Planning is essential

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Highway Containers

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Non-Pressurized (MC306/DOT406) q Common use: Petroleum products, some poisons q Construction: Mostly made of aluminum

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Low Pressure (MC307/DOT407) q Use: General purpose chemical tanker q Construction: Aluminum, SS or Steel q Might be insulated

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Corrosive Carrier (MC312/Dot412) q Use: Heavy corrosive liquids q Construction: Black iron, SS or alloys q May be specially lined

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Pressurized (MC330 & MC331) q Use: Liquefied compressed gases q Construction: Steel, HSLA

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Cryogenic Carrier (MC338) q Use: Ultra cold cryogenic liquids q Construction: Specialized with annular space and unique venting characteristics

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit High Pressure Tube Trailers

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit q Use: Hazardous and non-hazardous powdered and granular materials q Pneumatically off-loaded Dry-Bulk Carrier (Non specification)

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Intermodal Containers

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Video - Containers

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Rail Containers

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit General Rail Containers q Box cars q Flat cars q Gondola cars q Hopper cars q Tank cars

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Rail Tank Cars q Classifications q Non pressurized (less than 100 psi) q Pressurized (greater than 100 psi) q Capacities up to 31,500 gallons q Some are dedicated service (approx. 40) q Intermodal q TOFC and COFC

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Non-Pressurized q Use: Liquids with low vapor pressures q Construction: No expansion dome

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Non-Pressurized (with expansion dome) q Use: Liquids with higher volatility q Construction: Expansion dome for vapors

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Pressurized (Liquefied gas service) q Use: Liquefied gas carrier q Construction: Protective dome, no underside piping

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Shipping Papers and Placards q Highway shipping papers q Rail shipping papers q Marine (Dangerous cargo manifest) q Air (Air bill)

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Non-Bulk Containers q Capacities q Less than 119 gallons q Less than 1000 lbs.. water capacity q Types q Cylinders, bags, carboys q Drums, boxes, totes

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Pipelines q May be single or multi product lines q Use of “pigs” q Specific gravity q Pipeline markers q Safety features

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Radiological Packaging q Special Form q Normal q Low specific activity q Type “A” packaging q Type “B” packaging

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Summary - Container Information q Numerous types of containers q General classifications q Container used is largely dependent upon vapor pressure of the product q Shipping papers are essential q Radioactive packaging considerations

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Module 2 Unit 4 Container Assessment

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Objectives q Identify three types of stressors q Understand the need for damage assessment q Define BLEVE and its potential impact

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Types of Container Stressors q Thermal q Chemical q Mechanical

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Failures and Releases q Failures q Disintegration q Run-away cracking q Openings in closures q Punctures q Splits and tears q Release Types q Detonation q Violent rupture q Rapid relief q Spill or leak

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Container Damage Assessment q Very risky operation q Goal is to identify “Critical Containers” q One in which catastrophic failure is possible q Items to consider q Pressure q Container construction q Type of stressor

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Critical Pressurized Containers q Mechanical failures q Pressurized tanks (e.g. MC330 and 331) do tolerate dents well q Thermal impacts q BLEVE

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Activity 2.2 Vulnerability Assessment

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Module 2 Unit 5 Assessing Vulnerabilities

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Vulnerability Assessment q Hazard Assessment q Vulnerability Assessment q Making predictions q Spill type implications q Environmental considerations q Impacts of physical properties q Obtaining Technical Assistance

Florida Operational Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Unit Summary q Observations are essential q How can the hazards effect responders? q What is around you that can be impacted? q What conduits are present to assist with the materials movement? q Specialized technical assistance may be required

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