Hazmat Chemistry Study Guide (Second Edition)
Author: Jill Meryl Levy
Publisher: Firebelle Productions
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 0965151654
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Jill Meryl Levy
Publisher: Firebelle Productions
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 0965151654
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Jill Meryl Levy
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Published: 2002
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780965151634
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Armando S. Bevelacqua
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →[This book] explores basic principles of chemistry and toxicology so first responders can efficiently identify a chemical hazard, anticipate potential outcomes, and make safe and informed decisions. -Back cover.
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Publisher: Firebelle Productions
Published:
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 0965151662
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Jill Levy
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Published: 2014-04-24
Total Pages: 455
ISBN-13: 1783014334
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Have the contents of an entire hazardous materials and WMD first responder course at your fingertips when you need it most ... at an incident. This handy field guide covers most of the operational level first responder competencies identified in NFPA 472 and 473, with guidelines to help you recognize and safely manage any hazmat incident or WMD event. It's the perfect companion to the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).The information is organized into fourteen chapters:1. The "e;Quick Reference Guide"e; contains a concise overview of your responsibilities as a first responder.2. "e;Recognizing and Responding to a Hazmat/WMD Incident"e; has detailed explanations and guidelines on each of the tasks listed in Chapter 1.3. "e;Labels, Placards, and Other Marking Systems"e; provides key points on each of the hazard classes and information on various other marking systems.4. "e;Container Recognition"e; provides clues about the types of products found in various containers and how these containers behave in an emergency. Look at both the general information about the type of container (nonbulk package, cargo tank, rail car, etc.) and specific information about the particular container(s) in question.5. "e;Assessing the Hazards"e; contains information on how hazardous materials cause harm, toxicological terms and exposure limits, properties of flammable liquids, chemical and physical properties, and guidelines for dealing with special hazmat situations.6. "e;Medical Management of Hazmat Exposures"e; has information on the risk of secondary contamination, patient decon, triage, health effects of hazardous materials commonly encountered, EMS treatment protocols, and medical support of hazmat response personnel.7. "e;Introduction to Terrorism"e; provides information on distinguishing a terrorist event from an accident and distinguishing between chemical and biological warfare agents.8. "e;Explosives Incidents"e; has information on how to recognize common explosives and initiation devices and guidelines on what to do upon discovery of a device or after detonation of an explosive.9. "e;Chemical Warfare Agents"e; has general information on how to deal with incidents involving chemical warfare agents, as well as more detailed information on nerve agents, blister agents, blood agents, choking agents, and riot control agents.10. "e;Biological Warfare Agents"e; provides general information on dealing with incidents involving biological warfare agents, as well as more detailed information on specific biological agents.11. "e;Nuclear Events"e; has information on dealing with incidents (intentional or accidental) involving radioactive materials.12. "e;Tactical Considerations"e; provides more information on defensive options and the use of foam.13. "e;Additional Considerations"e; includes guidelines on dealing with the media, minimizing liability, developing protective action messages, preserving evidence, and dealing with children.14. "e;Resources for Information and Assistance"e; provides information on various agencies that can help you manage a hazmat incident or terrorist event.Five previous editions were released in print form. The book was updated for this 2014 eBook edition.
Author: Ben A. Hirst
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2004-11
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780763728533
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Is designed to prepare you for a HAZMAT certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple choice questions you are likely to encounter on the actual exam.
Author: Frank Fire, Sr.
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 625
ISBN-13: 1593701942
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book includes the HM-181 standards and new government regulations. Its focus is on the basic aspects of chemistry with regard to the specific fire theories and classes of hazardous materials that the responder is likely to face.
Author: Ben A. Hirst
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780763728526
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Designed to throughly prepare you for a certification, promotion, or training examination. Your exam performance will improve after using this system!
Author: Jill Meryl Levy
Publisher: Firebelle Productions
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 0965151689
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Dr. Ben Hirst, Performance Training Systems
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Published: 2011-09-06
Total Pages: 373
ISBN-13: 1449668321
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Second Edition of Exam Prep: Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Hazardous Materials certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. To help improve examination scores, this preparation guide follows Performance Training Systems, Inc.'s Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation. Exam Prep: Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations is written by fire personnel explicitly for fire personnel, and all content has been verified with the latest reference materials and by a technical review committee. Your exam performance will improve after using this system!