Purchase the proper personal protective equipment like gloves or goggles. Clean and care for them properly. Be aware of the hazardous materials you come in contact with. Learn about the specific characteristics and dangers.
Which is best prepared to respond to a hazardous materials emergency?
Typically, fire departments are well prepared to handle hazmat incidents. However, the fire service is heavily dependent on lesser trained police and security personnel to evacuate civilians from affected areas as well as protect bystanders from harm by establishing and maintaining an incident perimeter.
What is included in the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook?
The ERG includes 62 “Guides” (found in the Orange Section) that identify the primary hazards associated with the applicable general category of hazardous material and general guidance on how to respond to incidents involving that general category of hazardous material.
What is the appropriate order of steps when responding to a hazardous material release?
RESCUE – Evacuate the spill area. Provide assistance including the use of safety showers and eyewashes. Seek emergency medial assistance once properly decontaminated. CONFINE – Confine the spill area by closing the nearest doors to the spill area.
What are the potential dangers of mixing chemicals?
What are the dangers of mixing these common cleaning products?
- coughing.
- shortness of breath.
- chest pain.
- wheezing.
- nausea.
- watery eyes.
- irritation to the throat, nose, and eyes.
- pneumonia and fluid in the lungs.
What two chemicals should you never mix?
Dangers of Mixing Household Chemical Cleaners
- Bleach + Vinegar = Chlorine gas. This can lead to coughing, breathing problems, burning and watery eyes.
- Bleach + Ammonia = Chloramine.
- Bleach + Rubbing alcohol = Chloroform.
- Hydrogen peroxide + Vinegar = peracetic/ peroxyacetic acid.
