The document outlines techniques for hazardous materials technicians to control and contain spills based on hazard analysis. It details control types, objectives, and the establishment of control zones, as well as methods like diking, damming, and using barriers. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of proper tools, staffing, and resources in minimizing leaks and managing incidents effectively.

1. PREVIEW OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TECHNICIAN
CONTROL TECHNIQUES
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2. INTRODUCTION
Based upon your hazard analysis you may
need to intercede & control the release
Using methods of controlling, containing,
or confining release

3. RESPONSE OBJECTIVES
To
Protect lives
Save property
Reduce impact of spill

4. CONTROL
Types
Control zones
Fire control
Spill control (Confinement)
Leak control (Containment)

5. CONTROL ZONES
Establishes the boundaries of the incident
I.e. Hot Zone, Warm Zone, Cold Zone,
Control Points, & others
Hot Zone
Warn Zone
Entry/Exit Area
Entry/Exit Gates

6. UNDERFLOW DAM
Used when spill has a specific gravity less
than 1
Used to siphon off water in river or stream
when contaminant (oil) floats on top of the
water
Photo by USAF

7. FLOATING BOOMS
Used to collect or prevent the flow of floating
contaminants in water
Also can be used to help collect contaminants to
collection point

8. HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS
Staffing
Back up teams
The right resources
Right size wrenches,
meters, handcarts

9. MINIMIZE LEAKS
Have easily accessed
leaks mitigated
Reduce leaks to
minimum

10. DIKING OR DAMMING
Easiest method to contain a spill
Barrier is placed to prevent its
spreading

11. PLUGGING
Placing an object into opening
They can be commercially made, home
made or improvised on site

12. GOUGES
Reduction in thickness of container
when part of material is removed

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