Ohio Department of Health Module 3b Detecting Hazardous Materials Presence.
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Transcript of Ohio Department of Health Module 3b Detecting Hazardous Materials Presence.
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Module 3bModule 3b
Detecting Hazardous Materials Presence
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Methods of IdentificationMethods of Identification
Once you recognize, try to identifyLocation of material name
Shipping papers MSDSs (fixed facilities) Facility Pre-Plans Employees and bystanders
If you cannot safely identify, try to classify the materials into a hazard class
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““Occupancy and Location”Occupancy and Location”
Specific occupancy or general areaFixed FacilitiesFive modes of hazardous materials
transportation rail, air, marine, highway and pipeline
Drug lab considerations
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Occupancy refers to what Occupancy refers to what the building is being used the building is being used for.for.
Occupancy refers to what is going on in the building Warehouse Manufacturing Assembly Residential Health Care Retail Establishments
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Location refers to the general Location refers to the general area in which you are locatedarea in which you are located
AgriculturalIndustrial parksBusiness districtsResidential areaTransportation corridors
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Agriculture:Agriculture:Special notation should Special notation should be taken for Agriculturebe taken for AgricultureChemicals are used extensively in
agriculture.
Pesticides
Herbicides
Anhydrous Ammonia
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AgricultureAgriculture
Chemicals on the farm come in many forms. Anhydrous Ammonia a Class 2 non flammable gas, used as a fertilizer
Dry fertilizers which are labeled as Class 5 Oxidizers. Very bad in farm fires due to ability to release oxygen.
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ManufacturingManufacturing
Many facilities tell the problem just by the way they look or the logos on buildings and railroad cars.
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Mfg.……..Mfg.……..
In addition to plant configuration, the name of the company should be very recognizable as a
chemical company.
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Business DistrictsBusiness Districts
Every business is different
From mom and pop operations to large metropolitan areas, hazardous materials can be anywhere.
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Residential AreasResidential Areas
Residential areas present problems because there is little regulation. Pool chemicals stored, lawn
chemicals and even cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink
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Transportation corridorsTransportation corridors
A transportation corridor can be rail highway marine air Combination of all
Can be identified by Hazard Analysis
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Illegal Operations (i.e. Drug Illegal Operations (i.e. Drug labs)labs)
Drug labs present unique hazards
Chemical hazards vary depending upon lab types
Many are run by “amateur” chemists
Few follow lab safety requirements
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Clues to drug labsClues to drug labs
Unusual traffic at odd hours
Heavy chemical odors
Fortified
Occupants come outside to smoke
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DRUG LABS REQUIRE DRUG LABS REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCESPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If you accidentally come across a suspected drug lab, don’t touch anything or stop any process taking place. Get out the same way you came in and get specialized help.
This is a crime scene!
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Exercises - DetectingExercises - Detecting
Name two business with names that suggest chemicals are there.
Is there a pool supply place in your area?
List 8 things in department stores which could be hazardous
How many agricultural businesses are in your area?
Is your hospital coordinated to handle the types of injuries produced by incidents in this area.