HazMat Presentation - Martin County, Florida
Preventing Contamination Prevent Direct Contamination • Avoid direct contact with the product, its gases, vapors or smoke from any fire Prevent Secondary Contamination • Do not allow anyone or anything to leave the area without being evaluated for decontamination needs • This evaluation needs to be performed by qualified individuals and properly protected personnel 2008 Haz-Mat Review 66
The 4 Don’ts Don’t become a victim Don’t rush in The 4 Don’ts Don’t TEST (Taste, Eat, Smell, Touch) Don’t assume anything 2008 Haz-Mat Review DPT 7.0 67
Hazardous Materials Awareness Level
Unit 1 Objectives • Identify OSHA
Simplified Definition Any substance
Hazardous Materials Incidents These
Public Safety “Duty to Act” •
Emergency Response Guidebook • Th
Development of LEPC • What is LEP
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