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HAZMAT HAZMAT RefresherRefresher

WA L&IWA L&IHAZMAT Training RulesHAZMAT Training Rules

Emergency Response (WAC 296-824)Emergency Response (WAC 296-824) Uncontained HAZMAT eventsUncontained HAZMAT events First ResponseFirst Response

Hazardous Waste Operations (WAC Hazardous Waste Operations (WAC 829-843)829-843) HAZMAT Cleanup OperationsHAZMAT Cleanup Operations

WA L&IWA L&IHAZMAT Training LevelsHAZMAT Training Levels

AwarenessAwareness OperationsOperations TechnicianTechnician HAZMAT HAZMAT

SpecialistSpecialist

Incident CommanderIncident Commander Specialist EmployeeSpecialist Employee Skilled Support Skilled Support

PersonnelPersonnel Incident Safety OfficerIncident Safety Officer

WA L&IWA L&IHAZMAT Training LevelsHAZMAT Training Levels

Emergency Response (WAC 296-824)Emergency Response (WAC 296-824)

AWARENESSAWARENESS Likely to witness or discover a Likely to witness or discover a

hazmat releasehazmat release Training to make notifications to Training to make notifications to

initiate a response initiate a response Take no further actionTake no further action

TRAINING RULETRAINING RULEWAC 296-824-300WAC 296-824-300

Awareness LevelAwareness Level Understand what hazardous Understand what hazardous

substances are and their associated substances are and their associated risks.risks.

Recognize the presence of Recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an hazardous substances in an emergency.emergency.

Can Identify the hazardous Can Identify the hazardous substances, when possible.substances, when possible.

TRAINING RULETRAINING RULEWAC 296-824-300WAC 296-824-300

Awareness LevelAwareness Level Understand the role of a first Understand the role of a first

responder at the awareness level as responder at the awareness level as described in:described in: The employer’s emergency response The employer’s emergency response

plan, including site security and control.plan, including site security and control. The United States Department of The United States Department of

Transportation’s Emergency Response Transportation’s Emergency Response Guidebook.Guidebook.

TRAINING RULETRAINING RULEWAC 296-824-300WAC 296-824-300

Awareness LevelAwareness Level Can use the USDOT’s Emergency Can use the USDOT’s Emergency

Response GuidebookResponse Guidebook Recognize the need for additional Recognize the need for additional

resources and the need to notify the resources and the need to notify the incident’s communication center incident’s communication center accordingly.accordingly.

WA L&IWA L&IHAZMAT Training LevelsHAZMAT Training Levels

Emergency Response (WAC 296-Emergency Response (WAC 296-824)824)

OPERATIONSOPERATIONS Respond to HAZMAT releasesRespond to HAZMAT releases DefensiveDefensive actions in order to: actions in order to:

Confine the releaseConfine the release Protect othersProtect others

TRAINING RULETRAINING RULEWAC 296-824-300WAC 296-824-300

Operations LevelOperations LevelALL OF THE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ALL OF THE COMPETENCIES FOR THE

FIRST RESPONDER LEVEL, PLUS:FIRST RESPONDER LEVEL, PLUS: Know basic hazard and risk Know basic hazard and risk

assessment techniques.assessment techniques. Can select and use personal protective Can select and use personal protective

equipment (PPE) appropriate for first equipment (PPE) appropriate for first responder operations level.responder operations level.

Understand basic hazardous materials Understand basic hazardous materials terms.terms.

TRAINING RULETRAINING RULEWAC 296-824-300WAC 296-824-300

Operations LevelOperations Level Can perform basic control, Can perform basic control,

containment, and/or confinement containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available.the resources and PPE available.

Can implement decontamination Can implement decontamination procedures at their level of training.procedures at their level of training.

WA L&IWA L&IHAZMAT Training LevelsHAZMAT Training Levels

Emergency Response (WAC 296-824)Emergency Response (WAC 296-824)

TECHNICIANTECHNICIAN Respond to HAZMAT releasesRespond to HAZMAT releases OffensiveOffensive actions in order to: actions in order to:

PlugPlug PatchPatch Stop the releaseStop the release

First Responder LevelsFirst Responder Levels

Definition: Those persons who, in the course Definition: Those persons who, in the course of normal duties, could be the first on the of normal duties, could be the first on the scene of an emergency involving hazmat. scene of an emergency involving hazmat.

Awareness: Awareness: recognizerecognize the presence of the presence of hazardous materials, hazardous materials, protectprotect themselves, themselves, callcall for trained personnel, and for trained personnel, and securesecure the the area.area.

Operations: Operations: DefensiveDefensive measures, not measures, not offensive.offensive.

Technician: Technician: OffensiveOffensive, hands-on measures., hands-on measures.

Goal – Awareness LevelGoal – Awareness Level

1) 1) Analyze the incident to determineAnalyze the incident to determine:: The HAZMAT presentThe HAZMAT present Response Information for each hazmatResponse Information for each hazmat

2) 2) Implement protective actions and Implement protective actions and notificationsnotifications:: Local Emergency Response PlanLocal Emergency Response Plan North American Emergency Response GuideNorth American Emergency Response Guide Employer SOPsEmployer SOPs

HAZMATHAZMAT DOT Hazmat Definition:DOT Hazmat Definition:

A material that poses an A material that poses an unreasonable riskunreasonable risk to the to the health and safetyhealth and safety of of people and thepeople and the environmentenvironment if if not properly controlled during all uses.not properly controlled during all uses.

Hazard Classes/DivisionsHazard Classes/Divisions

1) 1) EExplosivexplosive2) 2) GGasesases3) 3) FFlammable Liquidslammable Liquids4) 4) FFlammable Solidslammable Solids5) 5) OOxidizers xidizers 6) 6) PPoison/Toxic/Infectious Substancesoison/Toxic/Infectious Substances7) 7) RRadioactiveadioactive8) 8) CCorrosiveorrosive9) 9) MMiscellaneousiscellaneous

ExplosivesExplosives

1.1 Mass Explosion Hazard1.1 Mass Explosion Hazard

1.2 Projection Hazard1.2 Projection Hazard

1.3 Predominantly Fire Hazard1.3 Predominantly Fire Hazard

1.4 No Significant Blast Hazard1.4 No Significant Blast Hazard

1.5 Very Insensitive1.5 Very Insensitive

1.6 Extremely Insensitive1.6 Extremely Insensitive

GasesGases

2.1 Non Flammable/Non 2.1 Non Flammable/Non ToxicToxic

2.2 Flammable Gases2.2 Flammable Gases

2.3 Toxic2.3 Toxic

2.4 Corrosive Gases2.4 Corrosive GasesTacoma Propane Explosion - Video

Is the scene safe?Is the scene safe?

Flammable LiquidsFlammable Liquids

Flammable Flammable LiquidsLiquids Flash Point < Flash Point <

140 °F140 °F

Combustible Combustible LiquidsLiquids Flash Point > Flash Point >

140 °F140 °F

Flammable SolidsFlammable Solids

4.1 Flammable Solids4.1 Flammable Solids

4.2 Spontaneously 4.2 Spontaneously CombustibleCombustible

4.3 Dangerous When Wet4.3 Dangerous When Wet

Oxidizers and Organic Oxidizers and Organic PeroxidesPeroxides

5.1 Oxidizers5.1 Oxidizers

5.2 Organic Peroxides5.2 Organic Peroxides

Poison, Toxic and Poison, Toxic and Infectious SubstancesInfectious Substances

6.1 Toxic Materials6.1 Toxic Materials

6.2 Infectious 6.2 Infectious SubstancesSubstances

What is this guy doing?What is this guy doing?

Radioactive MaterialsRadioactive Materials

Corrosive MaterialsCorrosive Materials

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

9.1 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods9.1 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

9.2 Environmentally Hazardous 9.2 Environmentally Hazardous SubstancesSubstances

9.2 Dangerous Waste9.2 Dangerous Waste

DangerousDangerous

NFPA 704 DiamondNFPA 704 Diamond

Health

Fire

Reactivity

Special Hazard

Acid, Alk, Cor,

StationaryStationary

Hazardous MaterialsHazardous MaterialsIdentification GuideIdentification Guide

Hazardous Waste LabelsHazardous Waste Labels

PlacardsPlacards

Diamond-shaped (square on point)Diamond-shaped (square on point) 10 and 3/4 inches on a side10 and 3/4 inches on a side Located on all four sides of a vehicleLocated on all four sides of a vehicle May also have ID # on a PanelMay also have ID # on a Panel

12031203

LabelsLabels

Similar to Hazard Class placardsSimilar to Hazard Class placards May be more descriptive than May be more descriptive than

placardsplacards More labels than placards More labels than placards Diamond-shapedDiamond-shaped

4 inches on a side4 inches on a side Located on individual packagesLocated on individual packages

Placards and LabelsPlacards and Labels

2

SYMBOL

NAME or ID #

COLOR HAZARDCLASS/ Division

ID NumbersID Numbers

1090

Shipping PapersShipping Papers

Must accompany hazmat shipmentsMust accompany hazmat shipments Must includeMust include

Proper shipping name (approx. Proper shipping name (approx. 3,0003,000)) Use hazard class with NOS for all othersUse hazard class with NOS for all others Hazard class and divisionHazard class and division ID numberID number Quantity of materialQuantity of material Name of shipperName of shipper Must be printed in EnglishMust be printed in English

Shipping Papers (cont.)Shipping Papers (cont.)

HighwayHighway Bill of LadingBill of Lading In cab of vehicleIn cab of vehicle Driver is responsibleDriver is responsible

RailRail Waybill or consistWaybill or consist With conductor or engineer who are responsibleWith conductor or engineer who are responsible Describes where HAZMAT are locatedDescribes where HAZMAT are located

Shipping Papers (cont.)Shipping Papers (cont.)

WaterWater Dangerous Cargo ManifestDangerous Cargo Manifest Near wheelhouse of a ship or in a pipe-like Near wheelhouse of a ship or in a pipe-like

container on a bargecontainer on a barge Captain or master is responsibleCaptain or master is responsible

AirAir AirbillAirbill In cockpitIn cockpit Pilot is responsiblePilot is responsible

Material Safety Data SheetMaterial Safety Data SheetOSHA Hazard Communication OSHA Hazard Communication

Standard: Required for employers who Standard: Required for employers who

use or store Hazmat.use or store Hazmat. Manufacturer and Manufacturer and

IdentificationIdentification Hazardous IngredientsHazardous Ingredients Physical/Chemical Physical/Chemical

CharacteristicsCharacteristics Fire and Explosion Fire and Explosion

HazardHazard

Reactivity DataReactivity Data Health Hazard DataHealth Hazard Data Precautions for Safe Precautions for Safe

Handling and UseHandling and Use Control MeasuresControl Measures

NotificationNotification

911911

WSP/EcologyWSP/Ecology

Division of Emergency Management Division of Emergency Management

1-800-258-59901-800-258-5990

EPA/U.S. Coast GuardEPA/U.S. Coast GuardNational Response Center National Response Center

1-800-424-88021-800-424-8802

2004 NAERG2004 NAERG

• Approximately 3,600 chemicals Approximately 3,600 chemicals separated into 62 guide sectionsseparated into 62 guide sections

• Developed for use by First Developed for use by First RespondersResponders• Designed as an initial action guideDesigned as an initial action guide• Guide hazards and recommendations Guide hazards and recommendations

are conservative (based on worst are conservative (based on worst characteristics in the group)characteristics in the group)

ERGERG

Yellow PagesID Number

Orange PagesGuide Numbers

Green PagesInitial Isolation

Blue PagesChemical Name

Commodity Name Commodity Name

Steps for Using the ERGSteps for Using the ERG

1) Identify the material (name or ID#)1) Identify the material (name or ID#)

2) Look up the materials Guide Number2) Look up the materials Guide NumberGuide Page may have ‘P’ – Polymerization HazardGuide Page may have ‘P’ – Polymerization Hazard

Entry may be highlighted – Toxic Inhalation Entry may be highlighted – Toxic Inhalation Hazard orHazard or

Water Reactive Water Reactive w/TIHw/TIH proceed to green pages and begin protective action proceed to green pages and begin protective action immediatelyimmediately

3) 3) Turn to the Guide and read carefullyTurn to the Guide and read carefully

Poor or missing Poor or missing InformationInformation

If no information existsIf no information exists

- use Guide 111- use Guide 111

If placard is visibleIf placard is visible - use pages 16/17- use pages 16/17

If container type is If container type is knownknown

- use pages 18/19- use pages 18/19

Table of PlacardsTable of Placards

Rail/Highway ChartRail/Highway Chart

Hazardous Material?Hazardous Material?

PressurizedPressurized

Covered HopperCovered Hopper

Low Pressure Tank CarLow Pressure Tank Car

Tank Car?Tank Car?

Pressurized Tank CarPressurized Tank Car

Low Pressure Tank CarLow Pressure Tank Car

What the Heck?What the Heck?

Non-Pressure Liquid Non-Pressure Liquid TankTank

Corrosive Liquid TankCorrosive Liquid Tank

IntermodalIntermodal

Hazardous Materials?Hazardous Materials?

Initial Isolation Initial Isolation DistancesDistances

Small vs. Large SpillsSmall vs. Large SpillsOne drum (55 gallons or 200 L)One drum (55 gallons or 200 L)

Single small package or Single small package or cylindercylinder

Day vs. NightDay vs. NightAtmospheric stabilityAtmospheric stability

Guide TermsGuide Terms

• Polar = MisciblePolar = Miscible• Non-Polar = ImmiscibleNon-Polar = Immiscible• NoxiousNoxious• UnstableUnstable• Contamination SensitiveContamination Sensitive• Self-ReactiveSelf-Reactive• Halogenated SolventsHalogenated Solvents

Initial Isolation and Initial Isolation and Protective Action ZonesProtective Action Zones

NAERG ExerciseNAERG Exercise

What is the Guide Page for What is the Guide Page for acroleinacrolein??

What is the primary hazard to What is the primary hazard to responders? Are structural firefighters responders? Are structural firefighters clothing adequate protection from this clothing adequate protection from this hazard? Should you establish an initial hazard? Should you establish an initial isolation distance, and if so, how far? isolation distance, and if so, how far? Are there any other hazards that Are there any other hazards that responders should be aware of?responders should be aware of?

NAERG ExerciseNAERG Exercise

During the night, a neighborhood has During the night, a neighborhood has been impacted by “ammonia” odors been impacted by “ammonia” odors coming from a large tank (100 coming from a large tank (100 gallon) in a home suspected of being gallon) in a home suspected of being a drug lab. What are the primary a drug lab. What are the primary hazards to responders? Should an hazards to responders? Should an isolation area be established, and if isolation area be established, and if so, for how far? What would your so, for how far? What would your isolation zone be shaped like?isolation zone be shaped like?

NAERG ExerciseNAERG Exercise

You respond to a 10’x 40’ shed that is You respond to a 10’x 40’ shed that is on fire. The owner is on scene and on fire. The owner is on scene and says that the shed contains says that the shed contains power/lawn equipment and fuel and power/lawn equipment and fuel and 20 five-gallon containers of a 20 five-gallon containers of a chemical called acetone chemical called acetone cyanohydrin. What is the cyanohydrin. What is the appropriate volume of water to apply appropriate volume of water to apply to fight the fire.to fight the fire.

• Additional considerationsAdditional considerations• Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed• Local populationLocal population• Time of dayTime of day• Surface area of spillSurface area of spill• Weather conditionsWeather conditions• TopographyTopography

ERGERG

Thurston County Thurston County Hazmat Hot SpotsHazmat Hot Spots

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Data SourceData Source

EPCRA SARA Title III Tier II EPCRA SARA Title III Tier II ReportingReporting

Not Complete List – only > TPCsNot Complete List – only > TPCs VolumeVolume HazardHazard MobilityMobility

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Facilities with over Facilities with over 10,000,000 lbs Gasoline10,000,000 lbs Gasoline

Shell (Olympic Pipeline), Linderson Shell (Olympic Pipeline), Linderson Wy.Wy. 50,000,000 lbs Gasoline50,000,000 lbs Gasoline 50,000,000 lbs Diesel50,000,000 lbs Diesel 1,000,000 lbs Gasoline additiive1,000,000 lbs Gasoline additiive 1,000,000 lbs Transmix1,000,000 lbs Transmix

Many Facilities with 1,000,000 lbs Many Facilities with 1,000,000 lbs

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Facilities with over Facilities with over 1,000,000 lbs Propane1,000,000 lbs Propane

Ferrelgas, MaytownFerrelgas, Maytown ACME Fuel, OlympiaACME Fuel, Olympia CENEX, YelmCENEX, Yelm C&D Propane, CentrailiaC&D Propane, Centrailia C&D Propane, Black LK Blvd.C&D Propane, Black LK Blvd. LASCO Bathware, YelmLASCO Bathware, Yelm

Lots and lots of others < 1,000,000 lbsLots and lots of others < 1,000,000 lbs

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Facilities with over Facilities with over 100,000 lbs Oxygen100,000 lbs Oxygen

St. Pete’s Hospital, OlympiaSt. Pete’s Hospital, Olympia Capital Medical Center, OlympiaCapital Medical Center, Olympia Domsea Broodstock, RochesterDomsea Broodstock, Rochester Mt. Rainier Clinic, YelmMt. Rainier Clinic, Yelm

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Facilities with over Facilities with over 10,000 lbs Sulfuric Acid10,000 lbs Sulfuric Acid

Target, Marvin Rd. 1,000,000 lbsTarget, Marvin Rd. 1,000,000 lbs Crown Beverage, Fones Rd. Crown Beverage, Fones Rd.

100,000 lbs100,000 lbs Qwest, Olympia 100,000 lbsQwest, Olympia 100,000 lbs

Lots of others <100,000 lbsLots of others <100,000 lbs

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Other MaterialsOther Materials

FacilityFacility LocationLocation MaterialMaterial Amount Amount lbslbs

Mutual Mutual MaterialsMaterials

TumwateTumwaterr

HClHCl 100,000100,000

Crown Crown BeverageBeverage

Fones Fones Rd.Rd.

HFHF 100,000100,000

CHCH22OO 8800 Old 8800 Old Hyw. 99Hyw. 99

BrBr22

ClCl22

HFHF

HH33NONO22

10,00010,000

10,00010,000

10,00010,000

10,00010,000

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Other Materials (cont.)Other Materials (cont.)

FacilityFacility LocationLocation MaterialMaterial Amount Amount lbslbs

Columbia Columbia BeverageBeverage

TumwateTumwater,r,

Johnson Johnson Blvd.Blvd.

NHNH33

ClCl22

COCO22

10,00010,000

10,00010,000

100,000100,000

X+Y=ZX+Y=Z

ConclusionConclusion

Questions, concerns, Questions, concerns, comments, observations?comments, observations?