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Implementing the Planned Response

5 Objectives (1 of 6)
Describe how to notify proper authorities and request additional resources Describe procedures for requesting additional resources Describe scene control procedures using control zones

5 Objectives (2 of 6)
Describe appropriate locations for control zones and incident command posts Describe effective coordinated communication techniques Describe evidence preservation

5 Objectives (3 of 6)
Describe the roles of the operations level responder, the incident safety officer, and a hazardous materials branch or group, at a hazardous materials incident Describe levels of hazardous materials incidents

5 Objectives (4 of 6)
Describe the incident command system Describe the importance of the buddy system and backup personnel Describe protective actions during search and rescue, evacuation, and sheltering-inplace

5 Objectives (5 of 6)
Describe safety precautions to be observed when approaching or working in a hazardous materials environment
Safety briefings Physical capability requirements
For heat and cold stress

5 Objectives (6 of 6)
Describe evaluation and communication of the status of the response

5 Scene Control
Important at all emergencies Paramount at hazardous materials incidents

5 Incident Size-up
Rapid mental evaluation Use visual indicators of incident Process the information Conclusions help form plan of action

5 Plan of Action (1 of 2)
Size-up of incident determines posture Aggressive, offensive posture
Attack the problem

Defensive posture
Isolate the scene and protect exposures Allow incident to stabilize

5 Plan of Action (2 of 2)
Initial actions set tone for response and are critical to success of effort
Safety Isolate Notify

5 Safety
Ensure your own safety Obtain briefing from those involved Understand nature of problem Attempt to identify released substance

5 Isolate
Isolate and deny entry to scene Separate the people from the problem Establish command post Formulate incident action plan Begin assigning tasks

5 Notify
Decide if anyone should be notified:
Specialized responders Law enforcement Technical experts Regulatory agencies

5 DECIDE Decision-Making Algorithm

Use the DECIDE decision-making algorithm as a loose guide for developing an action plan and to focus your thinking.

5 Response Safety Procedures

Isolate release area Establish control zones Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Evacuate others Sheltering-in-place strategy Emergency medical care at safe location

5 Ignition Sources (1 of 2)
Identify and secure So as not to create unintentional ignition source, use only intrinsically safe devices

5 Ignition Sources (2 of 2)

All intrinsically safe radios and batteries will be marked by the factory with a specific label denoting them as such.

5 Establishing Control Zones (1 of 2)

Hot zone Cold zone Warm zone Dont make too big

5 Establishing Control Zones (2 of 2)

Control zones spread outward from the center of a hazardous materials incident.

5 Emergency Decontamination
Remove bulk of contaminants from person as quickly and completely as possible Performed in potentially life-threatening situations Without formal establishment of decontamination corridor

5 Protective Actions (1 of 2)
First priority: Evaluate threat to life
If none exist, severity of incident is diminished

5 Protective Actions (2 of 2)
Life-safety actions include:
Ensuring your own safety Search and rescue

5 Buddy System
Operating alone should never be allowed No fewer than two responders enter contaminated area Required by OSHA HAZWOPER regulation

5 Backup Personnel
Backup team
Wears same level of protection as entry team Required by OSHA HAZWOPER regulation A team of at least two Ready to spring into action

5 Evacuation (1 of 2)
Incident commander determines need May be assisted by:
Fire fighters Law enforcement personnel

5 Evacuation (2 of 2)
Safe area must be found Transportation must be arranged ERG lists evacuation distances
Orange-bordered pages

5 Sheltering-in-Place
Usually inside structures Windows and doors closed, ventilation off Local emergency plans should identify available facilities Evacuate vs. shelter-in-place: Consider chemical released, time available to avoid

5 Search and Rescue

Ensuring your safety is first priority Released substance must be known IC determines need/feasibility Victims are removed to warm zone

5 Safety Briefing (1 of 3)
Written site safety plan should be completed
May have to abandon if rescue required

Verbal safety briefing is performed

May be brief

5 Safety Briefing (2 of 3)
Informs all responders of:
Health hazards Incident objectives Emergency medical procedures

5 Safety Briefing (3 of 3)
Radio frequencies and emergency signals Description of site PPE to be worn

5 Excessive-Heat Disorders
Heat exhaustion
Mild form of shock Use tepid water to drink and cool skin

Heat stroke
Severe and potentially fatal Transport immediately to medical facility

5 Cold-Temperature Exposures (1 of 2)
Caused by released materials Caused by environment Keep clothing next to skin dry

5 Cold-Temperature Exposures (2 of 2)

Trenchfoot can result when wet socks are worn at long-term incidents in cool environments.

5 Physical Capability Requirements for PPE

Pre-entry health screening On-scene medical monitoring

5 Incident Command System (ICS)

(1 of 2)

HAZWOPER OSHA regulation requires Advantages:

Common terminology Consistent organizational structure Consistent position titles Common incident facilities

5 Incident Command System (ICS)

(2 of 2)

Major functional components of the ICS.

5 Command (1 of 2)
Responsible for management of response Unified command
Helpful when multiple agencies are involved

Incident command post (ICP)

At or near scene of emergency Command and all direct support staff

5 Command (2 of 2)

A unified command involves many agencies directly involved in the decision-making process for a large incident.

5 Command Staff
Incident commander (IC) Safety officer Liaison officer Public information officer

5 Command Staff Functions

(1 of 2)

Operations Planning Logistics Finance/administration

5 Command Staff Functions

(2 of 2)

The public information officer is responsible for gathering and releasing incident information to the media and other appropriate agencies.

5 Operations (1 of 3)
Led by Operations Section Chief Responsible for all tactical operations Contains groups and divisions
Group: Working on same task or objective Division: Working in same geographic location

5 Operations (2 of 3)
Hazardous materials branch
Hazardous materials safety officer Entry team Decontamination team Backup team Technical reference team

5 Operations (3 of 3)

Creating branches within the Operations Section is one way to manage the span of control during a large incident.

5 Planning
Led by Planning Section Chief Central point for collecting information
Situation status Tracks and logs on-scene resources Disseminates written incident action plan

5 Logistics
Led by Logistics Section Chief Arranges:
Food Sleeping facilities Transportation Other resources

5 Finance
Tracks costs related to incident Handles procurement issues Bills responder time

5 Operations Level Responder (1 of 2)

Integral component of response plan
Implements or supports actions to protect people, property, and the environment Mission-specific duties determined by AHJ

Familiar with emergency response plans Knows different levels of response

5 Operations Level Responder (2 of 2)

5 Summary (1 of 2)
SINSafety, Isolate, and Notify Ensure scene safety
Establish control zones: hot, warm, cold

Use the buddy system

5 Summary (2 of 2)
Make risk-based decision to determine whether to evacuate or shelter-in-place Safety briefing informs of health hazards Avoid/treat heat and cold exposures Employ incident command system (ICS)