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Hazmat Counter Measures (C) Containment and Control

Hazmat Counter Measures (C) Containment and Control . Counter Measures Eventual Outcomes. All Haz Mat incidents eventually stabilize Actions by responders should contribute to the solution, not the problem. . Counter Measures Three Strategies. Non-Intervention: SIN only!

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Hazmat Counter Measures (C) Containment and Control

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  1. Hazmat Counter Measures(C) Containment and Control

  2. Counter MeasuresEventual Outcomes • All Haz Mat incidents eventually stabilize • Actions by responders should contribute to the solution, not the problem.

  3. Counter MeasuresThree Strategies • Non-Intervention: SIN only! • Containment: Slow & restrict spread • Control: Stops Haz Mat release

  4. Counter MeasuresWhen Not to Intervene • Action would be unsafe • No threat to life • Lack of response resources • Lack of proper PPE

  5. No Go Go Do Nothing Contain No Fight Control Counter MeasuresWhy Non-Intervention? • Responders are there to save, not risk lives! • Any level of responder can follow this strategy

  6. Counter MeasuresDefensive “Containment” Strategy Defined Safe actions to deal with the spread of hazardous materials • Restrict • Slow • Redirect

  7. Counter MeasuresMethods of Containment • Divert > decon runoff • Damming > close off room damming storm drains • Diking > place absorbents by door

  8. Methods of Containment • Dilute

  9. Methods of Containment • Cover

  10. Control vs. Containment • Responders must know the difference • Potential for contact with material? • It’s “control” • Control requires PPE

  11. Protective Actions (P)

  12. Protective Actions • Evacuation • Sheltering in Place or In-Place Protection

  13. Protective ActionsEvacuation • Purpose of “Evacuation” • Remove people from threatened area to a safe area. • Difficult in hospital setting

  14. Protective ActionsShelter in Place/In-Place Protection • Purpose — • Keep people inside protective structure. • May be only practical protective action.

  15. Can I handle this Incident?

  16. If not, what do I do? Internal actions: • Evacuate Smoke compartments Relocation of non-ambulatory patients • Shelter in Place / In-Place Protection HVAC Ingress/egress Utility system

  17. External actions: • Limit and direct access • Determine resources: • How to access • How long will it take?

  18. Access local emergency response system Law enforcement EMS Fire • Access support services (Consider time and capabilities) OES Environmental Health Local Haz Mat contractor

  19. Defense vs. Offense • What can I do as a FRA/FRO/Tech? • What will happen if I do nothing?

  20. Standard Operating Guidelines • Policies, Procedures,Guidelines • Safety Manual • Disaster (Emergency Management) Plan • Example: Management of the Contaminated Patient • What happens if you need to deviate from the plan?

  21. Media Implications • Penal Code 409.5 • Media has the right to be present (within limits) • PIO • Rumor Control (Internal and External)

  22. Your Action and Safety Planning Small Group Activity Labor In Vain +

  23. Review Questions

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