NEHA ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH|2023/24 UPDATE|GRADED A+

How long could it take for a federal response? 3-5 days What was provided in response for the need in managing /training for hazardous material chemical spills? HAZWOPER legislation hazardous waste operations and emergency response What does the HAZWOPER legislation require? specific plans must be in place to deal with hazardous material emergencies training of employees who handle emergency response activities DOT Book Section Green evacuation distances and sheltering in place DOT Book Section orange response guidelines and safety recommendations DOT Book Section white how to use the book and PPE DOT Book Section Blue materials listed in alphabetical order (by name) DOT Book Section Yellow the assigned 4-digit ID number to reference to in section orange What determines the speed of the response? being able to determine community resource needs and the logistics of providing assistance *key prior planning Three methods used for emergency disinfection of drinking water: 1. chlorine 2. iodine 3. heat disinfection Speed and effectiveness with which emergency action can be taken is dependent primarily on: prior planning The evacuation and survival of individuals in emergency or natural disaster is often dependent on: individuals helping themselves What is the first action to take when evacuating homes and businesses? turn off public utilities to building First consideration in sheltering? protection of survivors from health and safety risks Min amount of water per day per person? 3-5 gallons After flooding, vaccination is needed for? no vaccinations required Amount of household bleach needed to treat a 1,000 gallons? 1 pint How long to boil water? 1 minute % of unscented bleach - sodium hypochlorite 8.25% How many drops of bleach per gallon of clear water? 6 drops How many drops of bleach per gallon if cloudy? 12 drops (double if cloudy) How much bleach is needed to disinfect 2 gallons of water? 1/8 tsp How much bleach is needed to disinfect 4 gallons of water? 1/4 tsp How often must approved emergency response plans at nuclear electric power plant sites be tested? every two years How much bleach is needed to disinfect 8 gallons of water? 1/2 tsp What are key components to the HAZWOPER? safety and health programs personal protection training HAZWOPER requirements apply to: voluntary clean up at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites Difference between disaster and terrorism? intent Add or Remove Terms