Application of source term and dispersion models in developing Protective Action Distances in the Emergency Response Guidebook
A GREAT presentation by David F. Brown, ANL, Lemont, IL! Click Read More link below for the presentation.
Siting of emergency response equipment & personnel?
The propane rail car fire in CA has caught my attention. In reviewing video footage from the scene, I was surprised to see a $1,000,000 engine sitting in close proximity to a burning rail car. I tend to stay out of these things until I am called to get involved, but this one is odd.
Does your ERP contain SPECIFICS?
A facility should develop an emergency response plan that SPECIFICALLY addresses release scenarios developed from their PHAs and historical accident information. The potential releases identified in the PHAs should be used in preparing the emergency response pre-plans. Planning and preparation should include:
How do all the different levels of HAZWOPER training fit together and what level do I need to respond?
Paragraph (q) of HAZWOPER lists seven emergency responder categories, which include the following five principal training levels under (q)(6): first responder awareness level, first responder operations level, HAZMAT technician, HAZMAT specialist, and on-scene incident commander. The remaining two categories include skilled support personnel (q)(4) and specialist employees (q)(5). Employees responding to emergencies at different levels
PERFECT Example of a “Pre-Planning” lapse!
Last week I wrote about taking 10 minutes and calling your local fire department to review your response needs. Last night’s incident alerts had an incident that demonstrates EXACTLY what can happen when “Pre-Planning” is not done or done poorly!
Can your local Fire Department meet your needs?
In this economy, we should take 10 minutes and call our local Fire Department (FD) and discuss any changes that have been made that could impact our business. FACT: All fire departments have been forced to make cuts in recent years; some more than others, but all have had to cut their budgets. The first
Who calls 911?
This week I had the pleasure of conducting an Incident Command course and in my 1-Day IC Basics course I like to challenge the students to put themselves into scenarios and to think through what needs to be done, who will be doing it, if they have been trained, if they have adequate back-up’s, etc.
TRANSCAER® LAUNCHES ONLINE SAFETY TRAINING
Online training program will target emergency response to anhydrous ammonia incidents.
Off-Site Emergency Response Training Limitations
Next to preventing accidents, my second love is an efficiently and safe run HAZMAT incident! Although I am no longer allowed to wear LEVEL A’s anymore (Boss thinks I do not need to engage in this level risk!!!) I still do a lot of responses each year as a HAZMAT Specialist and man do I
Are all EXIT signs created equal?
Far from it! You can find exit signs in all shapes, sizes, and colors and this is often the problem.