Hazardous Materials Operations Practical Skills Evaluation

Flashcards covering key terminology and concepts from the Hazardous Materials Operations Practical Skills Evaluation.

NFPA 1072

National Fire Protection Association standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications.

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment used to protect responders from hazards during a hazardous materials incident.

Control Option of Absorption or Adsorption

A technique to prevent the spread of hazardous materials by using absorbent materials.

Damming

Creating a barrier with material to contain a spill and prevent overflow.

Emergency Decontamination

Immediate cleaning procedure to remove contaminants from responders or victims to prevent secondary exposure.

Technical Decontamination

A systematic process of cleaning to remove hazardous substances from personnel and equipment.

Remote Valve Shutoff

A device used to stop the flow of hazardous materials from a container without needing to approach the spill site.

Vapor Suppression

The technique used to reduce or eliminate vapor emissions from a hazardous material spill.

Job Performance Requirement (JPR)

A specific skill that must be successfully demonstrated as part of qualifications for hazardous materials response.

SDS

Safety Data Sheet that provides information on the properties of hazardous chemicals.