Hazardous Materials Field Guide
DE-1418038288
$46.95

Hazardous Materials Field Guide
 

Thoroughly updated for the second edition, the Hazardous Materials Field Guide provides critical information for emergency responders on the scene of an incident.

Whether the incident involves hazardous materials, a clandestine laboratory, terrorism or a confined space operation, this user-friendly resource includes information that is consistent with the mission of all agencies.

In addition, new information on NIMS, the movement to an international placard system, as well as coverage of bioterrorism materials keeps the guide current with the considerations facing emergency responders today.

Flow charts verify critical procedure considerations that must be managed immediately, then set the stage for support response when an incident requires interagency cooperation.

Easy to reference, this guide allows rapid identification of placards, labels, silhouettes, and common commodities that move on roadways and railways. Medical considerations are described throughout the text, identifying potential needs of an affected community.

Hazardous Materials Field Guide Sample Page

Features:

• A NIMS chart, in addition to other helpful flow charts, provides a visual for efficient organization, response and command.
• Color is utilized for quick identification outlined with HazMat and CBRNE response in mind
• Terrorism considerations incorporate toxicity values for common nuclear, chemical, and biological agents
• Treatment cards describe specific treatment that can be managed in the emergency field environment

Contents:

Hazard Recognition

Emergency contacts

Hazardous materials considerations

Incident management schematic

Incident zone schematic

Clandestine lab considerations

Confined space considerations

Terrorism (NBC) considerations

NBC chemical agent descriptions

Placards

704 marking

Tankers

Railcars

Bulk and non bulk

Toxicological terminology

Expansion ratios

Chemical Specific Information

Specific Treatment Modatlities

Spiralbound
132 Pages - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.
Copyright 2007

About the Authors:

Armando S. Bevelacqua is a Lieutenant for the Orlando Fire Department and has been a HazMat Team Leader and Paramedic for 23 years. He holds a BS in Fire Safety Engineering.

He is also a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the National Fire Academy, International Association of Fire Fighters Instructor, and a Local Emergency Planning Committee Member. He lectures widely on Hazmat topics.

Richard Stilp is the Hazardous Material Chief for the Orlando Fire Department. He holds the rank of district chief, is a certified paramedic and a licensed RN. Mr. Stilp has a B.A. in Business and an M.A. in Management.

He is a hazardous materials technician and certified hazardous materials instructor, as well as an adjunct instructor for the National Fire Academy and the International Association of Firefighters. Mr. Stilp teaches at local colleges in both the paramedic and hazardous materials disciplines and occasionally lectures on the conference circuit.

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Hazardous Materials (HazMat) / Hazardous Locations

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Building Code Related

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