| "Hazards Analysis,"
the first film in the series, studies the basic properties of hazardous
materials and provides techniques for recognizing their presence and
identifying the specific substances involved in the hazmat incident.
It explains that a responder's first priority is to gather the information
needed to identify the hazardous material in order to protect himself,
civilians and the environment. It also stresses that verification should
be obtained through as many sources as possible, and that size-up should
continue throughout the incident as additional information becomes available.
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The film discusses
using labels, placards, shipping papers, MSDS and other hazard communication
systems to help identify dangerous materials. NFPA 704 markings depicting
health, flammability and reactivity hazards are explained. The program
also examines specialized hazmat containers used in storage and transportation,
but warns that hazmats can also appear in virtually any kind of container.
Other topics covered include UN and DOT identification numbers, Standard
Transportation Commodity Codes, isolating the area, evacuation versus
protect in place, and useful books, organizations and telephone numbers.
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