FOD 215 - Hazardous Materials Incident Management

1. Describe the components of the Hazardous Materials Incident Management System. [REASON]
2. Identify the seven types of harm created by exposure to hazardous materials and their effects on the human body. [REASON]
3. Describe five external and/or political issues, which may influence the management of a hazmat incident. [REASON]
4. Define Site Management and Control. [REASON]
5. Describe the principles of recognition, identification, classification and verification as they apply to a hazardous materials emergency. [REASON]
6. Describe the concept of hazard assessment and risk evaluation. [REASON]
7. Identify the process and factors to be considered in selecting the proper level of protective equipment at a hazmat incident. [REASON]
8. Describe the types of information required to safely and effectively manage a hazmat incident. [REASON]
9. Describe the process of size-up as a method of determining the strategic and tactical options available to produce a favorable outcome at a hazardous materials incident. [REASON]
10. Identify the advantages and limitations of decontamination. [REASON]