HazMat IAP

Integrated Science Class A

Created by

Porrat Wannathip (Poncho) 6161127

Sarin Sirimongkolsakul (Pom) 6161131

Rojana Jiwattayakul (Winner) 6161176

Peemmawat Sattavacharavech (Peem) 6161106

BLUF
IAP stands for Incident Action Plan, which documents goals, objectives, and response
strategies. This will provide important information on event and response parameters. The
Incident Action Plan for this situation is proceeded step by step. Firstly, it is necessary to identify
the overview of the incident before getting into the actual plan. Some aspects needed to be
identified include the number of individuals that are on site of the incident, hazardous substances
that caused the incident, and surroundings or places where the substances have potential to
evacuate into. Secondly, creating straight forward objectives is the next step after the situation is
all laid out. For this incident, the objectives are simply to successfully mitigate the simulated
hazardous spills and to safely immigrate every individual out of the danger zone. Thirdly, all the
relevant information needs to be researched in order to find ways for achieving those goals set
earlier. The relevant information consists of the identification of each hazardous substance, types
of chemical suits required to safely run the process, and the potential the chemicals can harm
different mediums such as air, water, and soil. After all the relevant information is collected, a list
of equipment needed for the plan needs to be written out which some of them are level B suits,
sealable containers, and large chemical spill kits. Last but not least, the detailed procedures from
the start to the end of the alleviation process are planned out which is the last step of this IAP.
SITUATION OVERVIEW
1. Time Discovered 8:48 am on August 4th, 2020
2. 2 people laying on the floor of an unknown cause of unconsciousness.
3. 5 wooden planks
4. 5 barrels containing chemicals: toluene, NaBH4 NaOH, polyurethane, C2Cl4, Unknown
5. Spills from barrel into the sewage and soil.
6. Surrounding areas include a football court, a canteen, a gym, and a parking lot.

OBJECTIVES
1. Evacuate all individuals within areas near the chemical spill and any areas near windows
and leveled floors.
2. Eliminate ignition sources
3. Prevent any further movement of chemicals.
4. Successfully clean up all chemicals.
RELEVANT INFORMATION

Surrounding area

1. Football field
a. Area containing liquid absorbable substances.
b. Harmful chemicals, in the liquid phase, will be absorbed into the soil and may filter
through the soil and into the groundwater below.
c. Remediations:
- Remove contaminated soil and then dispose of it.
- Treating the soil by flushing contaminants out of the soil using water,
chemical solvents, or air.
- Leaving the soil in-place, and containing it so that the contamination will
not spread.
 - Blending the contaminated soil with good, clean soil.

2. Sewers around the field and on the side of the road.

a. Areas that transport all the liquid flowed through to a wastewater-treatment plant
or empty out into a canal.
b. Harmful liquid substance capable of flowing through.
c. Remediations:
- Air stripping - an applicable technology for removal of TCE from
contaminated water.
- Pump and Treat - physically removes the water from the ground and treats
it by way of biological or chemical means.

3. Opened window building

a. Area where there are air ventilations between inside and outside of the building.
b. Hazardous gases from the accident can reach other individuals.

4. Environment
a. Temperature 37 degree celsius
b. Humidity 50%
c. Sunny / few clouds
d. Wind 10 km/hr : wind flows toward windows of main buildings

5. Mahidol University
a. 520 acres
b. Around 30000-40000 students
c. Air flow towards the university
d. Area contain trees

6. Salaya Market
a. Very crowded during 7-9 am
b. Area that contains gas tanks
c. Area where there are air ventilations
d. Have a several sewer spots
Chemicals

Approximately 5-10 L of chemicals spilled

1. Tetrachloroethylene (C2Cl4)
a. Physical Properties
- Non Flammable colorless liquid
- Boiling point: 121°C
- Melting point: -22°C
- Relative density: 1.6
- Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.015
- Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.9
- Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.8
- Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.09
b. a manufactured chemical used for dry cleaning and metal degreasing and in the
aerospace industry.
b. Exposure to very high concentrations of tetrachloroethylene can cause dizziness
headaches, sleepiness, incoordination confusion, nausea, unconsciousness, and
even death.
c. TCE Removal methods
- Air Stripping
- Combined Air Stripping and Carbon Adsorption
- Soil Venting
2. Sodium Borohydride and Sodium Hydroxide (NaBH4 + NaOH)
a. Physical Properties of NaBH4
- pH value NA
- Density 1.08kg/m^3 at 20.5ºC
- Boiling Point > 400ºC
- Melting Point > 360ºC
- Flash Point 69ºC
b. Physical Properties of NaOH
- pH value 14
- Density 2,13 g/cm^3 at 20 °C
- Boiling Point 1.390ºC
- Melting Point 319 - 323ºC
- Flash Point NA
- Viscosity (cP) NA
- Dielectric Constant 2.38 at 23ºC
c. Hazardous, acidic, and oxidizing agent
 d. Must be disposed of in accordance with applicable local, state and federal
regulations
3. Polyurethane Coating
a. Physical Properties
- Density Heavier than air
- Boiling Point 230ºC
- Melting Point NA
- Flash Point 37.8ºC
- Viscosity (cP) NA
- Dielectric Constant 2.38 at 23ºC
- A layer of polyurethane that is applied to a material’s surface in order to
protect it.
a. The main ingredients to make a polyurethane are di- and tri-isocyanates and
polyols.
b. Highly flammable
c. Exposure of isocyanates include irritation of skin and mucous membranes, chest
tightness, and difficult breathing.
4. Toluene (C7H8 )
a. Physical Properties
- Molecular Weight 92.14
- Density 0.865 g/mL at 25ºC
- Boiling Point 110-111ºC
- Melting Point -93ºC
- Flash Point 4.4ºC
- Viscosity (cP) 0.560 at 25ºC
- Dielectric Constant 2.38 at 23ºC
- Vapor Pressure 22 mm Hg (20°C Vapor Density 3.2 (vs. air)
b. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Wash with soap and do not breathe or swallow
it.
5. Unknown Barrel

Types of Chemical Suits

1. Hazmat suit level A
a. The highest level of protection for the skin, eyes and respiratory system that are
all at risk when exposed to the dangerous chemicals in any state.
b. Requirements
- Full face Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Two-Way radio
- Proper footwear including Safety steel-toe boots with shanks on the
outside
- Chemical-resistant gloves
c. These suits are used for the most extreme cases of chemical damage that could
harm the eyes, skin or respiratory system with exposure. Example being an area
that requires a permit to enter.
2. Hazmat suit level B
a. Very similar to Level A, the Level B suit is extremely protective and the difference
is that these suits contain less skin and outer body protection compared to the
aforementioned level.
b. Requirements
- Full face Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Two-Way radio attached either inside or outside the suit to avoid
contamination
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Proper footwear including Safety steel-toe boots with shanks on the
outside
- Secured wrist, ankles, face-piece and waist areas for splash protection.
c. An example of a situation that would call for a Level B protection suit would be an
initial site survey.
3. Hazmat suit level C
a. The most commonly used suit, the Level C, possesses similar characteristics as
Level B but does not have the same level of respiratory protection.
b. Requirements
- full-face air purifying respirators
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Proper footwear including Safety steel-toe boots with shanks on the
outside
- Two-way radio
- Hard hat
c. These suits are not permitted to be used in the event of a Chemical Emergency
Response.
4. Hazmat suit level D
 a. The least protective of the four suits, the Level D protection suit is mostly used in
areas such as a construction site and provides zero protection from chemical
exposure.
b. Requirements
- Pair of coveralls
- Proper footwear including Safety steel-toe boots with shanks on the
outside
- Goggles/glasses
- Gloves
c. Level D suits don’t require much protection and can be found as firefighter turnout
gear, for example.

EQUIPMENTS NEEDED
- Vermiculite / Dry Sand / Earth / Absorbing Material
- Sealable containers
- Labelling materials
- Level B suit
- Gloves (cannot be degraded by chemicals)
- Goggles
- Rubber shoes
- Full face respirator (air ventilation)
- Large Chemical Spill kit
- Brush and Scoop
- Detergent
RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Evacuate all individuals

1. Remove people who are exposed to the chemical spill.

a. Use eye washers and safety showers to rinse off chemicals from
contaminated persons.
b. Follow procedures for rinsing off chemicals
c. Refer to the Chemical Safety Data sheet for other potential effects.
2. Alert other individuals to evacuate to North West of MUIDS aka. Main Entrance
3. Eliminate all possible fire/ignition sources
4. Call 911 to request emergency and medical responders (Nearest Hospital:
Thonburi 2 Hospital, Contact: 02-487-2100)

Chemical Spill

1. Prevent wind from blowing dusts and or toxic vapor towards other areas
2. Protect floor drains using absorbing material from spill kit
3. Absorb chemicals starting from outside to inside around the sewers and drains.
4. Place absorbing materials in designated containers using brush and scoop after
liquid has been absorbed.
5. Label containers using hazardous waste stickers
6. Decontaminate surface using detergent and water
7. Document and report the chemical spill.

CONCLUSION
After the injured people safely evacuated from the spills, They will be in immediate care at
the nearby hospital possible which is the Thonburi 2 hospital. For the chemical spills, the barrels
will be taken to a safe place and a secured location. The hazardous spill will lead to a one week
shut down of MUIDS and Mahidol University. Wildlife will be less sighted and also vegetation near
the university’s lake will be dying due to the leakage of chemicals into the sewer which
contaminated all the water supply in the university as we don’t have enough time to restrain
them.
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