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No. If you get into an accident, first responders are going to see the placards and assume the hazardous materials are loaded on the trailer. If you're in a state where you're unable to communicate with them, they're not going to be aware that there are hazardous materials in the cab of the power unit.
When receiving a shipment of hazardous materials, the first thing to do is to determine the nature of the hazardous material and then inspect it to ensure there are no leaks.
Field decontamination, also known as gross decontamination, is the type of decontamination that occurs on scene and is typically done by first responders. This process involves quickly removing contaminants from the person or equipment to prevent further spread and exposure. It is a crucial step in minimizing the impact of a hazardous material incident.
The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is a guide used by first responders and emergency personnel to quickly identify hazardous materials and provide guidance on how to safely handle incidents involving these materials. It provides information on initial response procedures, evacuation distances, and protective actions to take in the event of a hazardous material incident.
Robert A. Burke has written: 'Hazmat teams across America' -- subject(s): Emergency management, Equipment and supplies, First responders, Hazardous substances, History
Robert P. Fleischner has written: 'Study guide for HAZMAT for first responders' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Hazardous substances, Safety measures
The first line of defense against hazardous materials is engineering controls to keep the hazardous material from getting where people are.
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Aerosolized agents of mass destruction pose a great risk to first responders because they would be airborne when the responders arrive and were exposed to them