This document outlines the objectives and procedures for performing mass decontamination in response to a hazardous materials incident. It describes identifying the contaminant, setting up a decontamination process using dilution, isolation or washing methods, and maintaining crowd control. Effective documentation, reporting, and evidence preservation are also emphasized.
The objective is that at the end of the Fire Warden / Marshal course you will:
Have a greater understanding of the fire precautions that are built into your workplace
Recognize the hazards and the threat posed by fire to people, property and jobs
Be equipped to carry out your fire safety management responsibilities effectively
Understand why it is essential that fire emergency procedures are implemented and monitored on a daily basis
Distinguish between the different types of extinguishers and their limitations and the fires for which they are suited.
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and behavior of fire
Be aware of the measures that can be taken to minimize the chances and effect of an arson attack
We all should know the basic of Fire safety. The simple method will save life of our dear ones. we should conduct regular training and use the fire extinguisher. As per factory act and Shop and establishment act also it is mandatory to have operational fire safety equipment. IS 2190 lay down the proper use, maintenance or fire Extinguishers.
The objective is that at the end of the Fire Warden / Marshal course you will:
Have a greater understanding of the fire precautions that are built into your workplace
Recognize the hazards and the threat posed by fire to people, property and jobs
Be equipped to carry out your fire safety management responsibilities effectively
Understand why it is essential that fire emergency procedures are implemented and monitored on a daily basis
Distinguish between the different types of extinguishers and their limitations and the fires for which they are suited.
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and behavior of fire
Be aware of the measures that can be taken to minimize the chances and effect of an arson attack
We all should know the basic of Fire safety. The simple method will save life of our dear ones. we should conduct regular training and use the fire extinguisher. As per factory act and Shop and establishment act also it is mandatory to have operational fire safety equipment. IS 2190 lay down the proper use, maintenance or fire Extinguishers.
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The Federal regulations allow for the management of certain hazardous wastes as universal wastes: lamps, batteries, mercury-containing devices, and pesticides. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recognizes and allows those universal waste while adding its own Wisconsin-Specific Universal Waste: Used Antifreeze for Recycling. The WDNR also allows for a reduced regulatory burden similar to the Universal Waste Regulations for generators of eWaste as long as certain requirements are met. This presentation is for any commercial, governmental (state, federal, municipal, or other), or military entity in Wisconsin.
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1. What Is NORM?!
2. Where can NORM be found?
3. Did You Know?
4. How is NORM detected?
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Objectives (1 of 3)
• Describe the steps required to perform
mass decontamination on ambulatory and
nonambulatory victims
• Describe three ways to reduce or
eliminate contamination on victims
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Objectives (2 of 3)
• Describe the reference sources available
for responders charged with performing
mass decontamination
• Describe methods for crowd control
• Describe how to evaluate effectiveness of
a mass decontamination process
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Objectives (3 of 3)
• Describe the importance of completing
reports and documentation of mass
decontamination operations
• Describe the importance of evidence
preservation during mass decontamination
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Mass Decontamination Is Like
Emergency Decontamination
• Important to identify contaminant
• Proper level of PPE must be selected
• Predetermined process to perform
decontamination
• Coordinated using Incident Command
System (ICS)
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Mass Decontamination Is Unlike
Emergency Decontamination
• Same tasks addressed much more quickly
• Often without enough trained personnel
• Inaccurate/incomplete information
• People will be scared and looking for help
– Complicates your situation
– Effective communication is important
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Priority for Both Emergency and
Mass Decontamination
• Life safety is number one priority
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Mass Decontamination Overview
(1 of 2)
• Rapid assessment of situation
• Rapid assessment of number of victims
• Attempt to identify contaminant
• Set up process
• Wear proper type and level of PPE
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Mass Decontamination Overview
(2 of 2)
• Can take place in:
– Street
– Parking lot
• Extent required driven by contaminant
– Efforts match properties
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Mass Decontamination Procedure
Example 1 (1 of 2)
• Placing two vehicles side by side
• Fog-type nozzles
• Victims walk between the two vehicles
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Mass Decontamination Procedure
Example 1 (2 of 2)
An example of a simple mass decontamination corridor using two
fire engines.
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Mass Decontamination Procedure
Example 2 (1 of 2)
• Aerial equipment can be used
– Can be ladder device
– Complete overhead spray pattern
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Mass Decontamination Procedure
Example 2 (2 of 2)
Mass decontamination is often accomplished using fire apparatus.
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Mass Decontamination Methods
• Different for
– Ambulatory victims (able to walk)
– Nonambulatory victims (unable to walk)
• Some jurisdictions set up separate areas
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Nonambulatory Victims
• Require significant number of emergency
personnel to decontaminate
• Slower process
• Physically taxing on responders
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Ambulatory Victims
• Pre-plumbed, rapid-deploy shelters
available
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Three Ways to Eliminate
Contamination
• Dilution
• Isolation
• Washing
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Dilution
• Adds water (or other substance) to
contaminant
• Decreases concentration of contaminant
• Fast and economical
• Will not work for viscous, oily liquids and
insoluble substances
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Isolation and Disposal
• Removes items that cannot be properly
decontaminated
• Isolates them in designated area
• Tags them
• Can be treated as evidence
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Washing
• Effective for most harmful substances
• Simple
• Douse victims with soap-and-water
solution
• Rinse with water
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Reference Sources (1 of 2)
• Information on released material can be
obtained from:
– Bystanders or witnesses
– Placards
– Normal occupancy of buildings at the scene
– Types of containers involved
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Reference Sources (2 of 2)
Look carefully for indicators of a hazardous material.
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Emergency Response Guidebook
(ERG) (1 of 2)
• Useful for basis of initial actions
• Not primary source of information after
first 15 minutes of response
• For fire fighters, police, and emergency
personnel
• Evacuation distances, basic action plans
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Placards (1 of 2)
• Diamond-shaped indicators
• Must be placed on all four sides of
vehicles containing hazardous materials
– Highway transport vehicles
– Railroad tank cars
– Other forms of transportation
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Placards (2 of 2)
A placard identifies the broad hazard class for materials carried
by a transport vehicle.
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Additional Reference Sources
• Online databases, medical references
• Poison control centers
• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry (ATSDR)
• CHEMTREC (U.S.), CANUTEC (Canada),
or SETIQ (Mexico)
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NFPA Marking System (1 of 2)
• Labels designed for fixed-facility use
• Found on:
– Outsides of buildings
– Doorways to chemical storage areas
– Fixed storage tanks
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NFPA Marking System (2 of 2)
The NFPA 704 hazard identification system is designed for fixed-
facility use.
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Crowd Control (1 of 2)
• Generally more frightened victims than
calm responders
• Responders must conduct themselves:
– In a way that commands respect
– In a way that establishes them as authority
figures
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Crowd Control (2 of 2)
• Use naturally occurring barriers
• Use uniformed officers to direct flow of
victims
• Use megaphone or fire engine’s external
speaker for commands
• Retain control
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of
Mass Decontamination
• At end of mass decontamination process
• pH paper for corrosive material
• Monitoring devices
• Radiological detection devices
• Health officials may assist
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Reports and Documentation (1 of 3)
• Prepared after incident has been
terminated
• Complete and accurate as possible
• Legal account
• Completed by person responsible for
decontamination
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Reports and Documentation (2 of 3)
• Includes:
– Names of those decontaminated (if possible)
– Information about released substance
– Level of protection worn by responders
– Actions taken to limit responder exposure
– Details of decontamination process
– Evidence collected
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Reports and Documentation (3 of 3)
Record the information from the incident in a complete and
accurate manner.
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Evidence Preservation
• Life safety is first priority
• Preserve potential evidence
• Attempt to track victims’ valuables and
clothing
• Consider using small, tagged bags
• Follow incident plan for securing evidence
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Summary (1 of 2)
• Mass decontamination quickly performs
emergency decontamination on large
number of victims
• Occurs in street, parking lot, other area
• Nature of contaminant drives
decontamination plan
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Summary (2 of 2)
• Use dilution, isolation and disposal, and
washing
• Perform crowd control
• Evidence preservation, documentation,
and reporting are important