Cris has very strong thoughts on this. Especially after today, when a "gas man" got ruptured by a backhoe (he's probably eligible for compensation), a teacher...
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toxicavenger82
Aug 6, 2004 1:31 pm
Sounds like a case of bad news reporting to me. My guess is that dry ice was involved in an improperly vented container. Burns were probably sustained, but as...
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PC
pcjr101
Aug 6, 2004 1:51 pm
Source (USA) Federal Register: August 4, 2004 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Special Programs Administration Hazardous Materials: Transportation of...
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PC
pcjr101
Aug 6, 2004 1:53 pm
See (USA) Federal Register: August 4, 2004 for detials. ... 29 CFR Part 1910 Controlled Negative Pressure REDON Fit Testing Protocol AGENCY: Occupational...
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Chris Mueller, PA-C
saintpeds
Aug 7, 2004 3:06 am
Welcome aboard Jetty! Chris Mueller, PA-C Hazardous Materials Specialist / Instructor Health, Safety, and Training Manager Georgia Department of Labor Division...
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Chris Mueller, PA-C
saintpeds
Aug 7, 2004 3:06 am
My suspect is that it may be a solidified form of Liquid Nitrogen. Being in medicine it is not uncommon to send frozen cross sections that have been frozen in...
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William Spencer-Strong
whscapt99
Aug 7, 2004 3:07 am
Mike, We have an agreement with all the hospitals in our territory to supply an engine for decon. I am interested in reviewing your plan. Thanks. Bill...
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sc
schirch
Aug 7, 2004 2:59 pm
General info please: When a HMIS or NFPA label lists a chemical as 0 in the white section for reactivity, how can the MSDS list it as being incompatible with...
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Rodger Ferguson
rodgerferguson
Aug 7, 2004 4:17 pm
Two points here: First, the Reactivity indicator is properly termed Stability (since about 1998) and is yellow in color. Stability is more of an indicator of...
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Jody W. Carter
jody_w_carter
Aug 7, 2004 7:09 pm
y'all, I have been tasked at work with writing a 16-hour haz mat chemistry course for WMD instructors. I have a degree in chemistry, so covering the material...
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David Roberts
droberts@...
Aug 7, 2004 8:23 pm
Hey there, I would honestly suggest that, even though you have the training (I have a Ph.D. in chemistry myself), I would take a class and see what others...
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Vjdty@...
Aug 7, 2004 8:24 pm
Y'all y'all, I'm from FDNY and a chemistry intructor for the NFA and FDNY. 16 hours is not alot but if you must I suggest taking a look at a new book put out...
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Crockett, Jay
jay.crockett@...
Aug 7, 2004 8:40 pm
How about the toxic chemical. Training course put on by saic. Manual both teaching and student is excellant Jay Crockett ... From: Vjdty@......
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PC
pcjr101
Aug 8, 2004 12:29 am
How would a hamzamt chemistry course for WMD instrucors differ from one for non-WMD instrctors, or for hazmat tehchs or for generl responders. Can you use...
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PC
pcjr101
Aug 8, 2004 12:34 am
Here's another idea. You may want to contact soemone who developed this type of course and ask them for.... Here's one example. -- USFA seeks students for...
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Jody W. Carter
jody_w_carter
Aug 8, 2004 12:51 am
PC - thanks for the question. I obviously wasn't clear. The fact they are WMD instructors really doesn't matter - you're right, and I'm sorry if it came...
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Nancy Colucci
nancyhcolucci
Aug 8, 2004 10:23 pm
Cryogenics--is the branch of physics that deals with very low temperatures. Very cold gas crystals? Just a guess. -- ility@... wrote: Can any hazard a...
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Tom Carnwell
tcarnwe@...
Aug 9, 2004 1:19 am
Refer to NFPA 472 for the requisite info needed. It lists the concepts and definitions needed to comply with 472. The chemistry concepts are listed. All you...
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lnmolino@...
LNMolino
Aug 9, 2004 5:12 am
Jody, Why reinvent the wheel? Get a copy of the Chemistry of HAZMAT from the NFA and adapt that to your needs. Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI ...
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ility@...
Aug 9, 2004 11:50 am
Jetty, I am afraid I cannot add any more, though I can send you the original French text, if you wish. My own thoughts are that it was either dry ice, which...
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Tedd Winneber
toxmedic104
Aug 9, 2004 11:51 am
I have taken the NFA chem for hazmat and it is a very good curriculum. You should be able to get a copy of it from the NFA. Tedd R Winneberger, NREMT-P Hazmat...
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HazMatPetie@...
Aug 9, 2004 11:52 am
A great resource is the book by Robert Burke called Hazardous Materials Chemistry for First Responders. It is written in very understandable terms and is very...
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ility@...
Aug 9, 2004 11:52 am
That sounds a distinct possibility. (I suspect the "flames" were mis-reporting.) Do you know of any refs to commercial suppliers of such devices? I have not...
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Dufek, Rick C
RDufek@...
Aug 9, 2004 2:05 pm
Jody, I have a multi-day chemistry program which I have developed and market. If you are interested contact me off line at firebat @ att.net. Many big city...
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Gregory Banner
gbanner2001
Aug 9, 2004 2:06 pm
Agent Reference, "Bioterrorism Rapid Response Card" NY State Dpt of Health http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/bt/pdf/rapid_response_card.pdf...
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toxicavenger82
Aug 9, 2004 2:06 pm
I have always had a beef with this part of NFPA. It is very misleading. However it would be impossible to list all the incompatibilities. I believe they focus...
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toxicavenger82
Aug 9, 2004 3:19 pm
My experience is that this will be a real balancing act. You can check out Firehouse.com and read some decent articles in the street chemist archives. ... ...
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Jody W. Carter
jody_w_carter
Aug 10, 2004 1:49 am
y'all I have received a LOT of great comments on this issue... I want to thank everyone who has replied. I know there is a lot of material already on the...
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Wes Adams
wadams9311
Aug 10, 2004 1:52 am
I have used in my class: Eugene Meyer's book is about the best I have seen on the market and taught out of it a couple of years but the text it complex for...
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Immo Tilgner
Immo_Tilgner@...
Aug 10, 2004 4:01 pm
Shipments that use dry ice - CO2 - must have the dry ice container vented or it will rupture with explosive force as the dry ice releases CO2 gas as it warms...
