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Oxidizers
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About inorganic oxidizersInorganic oxidizers are hazardous materials which are used widely in agriculture and industry. When heated, these highly reactive products decompose and give off oxidizing gases which accelerate the burning of combustible material. They may react violently or explode when they are mixed with ordinary combustibles. Closed containers may rupture violently when heated. It is important for workers who handle oxidizers to be well trained in their hazard properties and safe handling techniques, and that emergency responders who may respond to an incident involving oxidizers be trained in proper response tactics. About the film"Inorganic Oxidizers," the tenth program in the award winning HazChem training series, teaches the basic hazard properties of liquid and solid oxidizers, as well as safety techniques for handling an emergency involving these hazardous chemicals. Focusing on ammonium nitrate, calcium hypochlorite, and nitric acid, the film tells where oxidizers might be found and what hazards are specific to each chemical. It discusses symptoms of exposure, and tells how to assist victims who have been contaminated by oxidizers. |
The
program stresses safe storage and handling procedures, warning that
oxidizers should be stored separately from incompatible materials and
other oxidizers. Emergency response situations are also discussed, covering
first response, size-up, protective clothing and breathing apparatus,
isolating the scene, controlling vapors, containing the spill, and evacuation.
Other topics covered include containers, DOT placarding, NFPA markings,
protecting water supplies, fire fighting, decontamination and cleaning
up spills. Exciting footage of incidents involving oxidizers is included.
About the HazChem SeriesEach film in the HazChem Series focuses on a different product or group of products. Programs combine footage of actual incidents with action-packed, realistic training sequences. The films are designed to provide training to persons who are expected to respond to an emergency involving these hazardous materials. HazChem films have been the winners of numerous awards for both filmmaking excellence and technical content. Among the honors received by HazChem programs are the prestigious Cine Golden Eagle award, the Society for Technical Communication Award of Excellence, the Telly Award, and the Silver Apple Award from the National Education Film and Video Festival. |
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