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Recognition

One of the first HazMat Placards to Success is RECOGNITION.

I would like to hear what the group has to say about what exactly we should recognize while being a first responder on a HazMat Incident?

Take care
Todd McKee

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Permalink Reply by Todd McKee on July 22, 2009 at 9:44pm

Some of the keys elements that I suggest to be recognized.
1) Recognize there is a spill
2) Recognize Safety Hazards
3) Recognize Threats to People, Property, and the Environment
4) Recognize Weather
5) Recognize Terrain
6) Recognize What can be done Right Now

These are just a few that can be done in seconds upon arrival to the scene
Any other thoughts?

Permalink Reply by Jetty Middelkoop on July 27, 2009 at 1:52am

The first thing every incident starts with, is an alarm call. And that is where things can start going wrong. The call not giving you any hint to a hazmat incident. And then when you come to the spot, you are confronted with something unexpected. That is why the job of the people in the alarm center receiving the first calls is crucial: do then manage to get the necessary info out?

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