Detect the presence of hazardous materials. Begin identification of hazards. Evacuation. Decontamination/personnel protection.
What is EMS typically responsible for at a hazardous materials incident?
The primary goals for emergency personnel in a hazardous materials incident include cessation of patient exposure, patient stabilization, removal of the patient from danger, containment of the hazard to prevent further contamination, and patient treatment all without jeopardizing their own safety.
What do you do in a hazardous material incident?
Stay upstream, uphill and upwind. In general, try to go at least a half mile (usually 8-10 city blocks) from the danger area.
What are the three levels of hazardous materials response?
There are generally three types of HMRT’s that are categorized by their level of training, expertise, capability and equipment and resources. HMRT’s are generally categorized as Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3.
What is the most likely reason a garden center could become the site of a hazardous materials incident?
What is the MOST likely reason a garden center could become the site of a hazardous materials incident? Many fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals are sold there.
