Emergency response team

A DOT regulation covers both domestic and international shipping (9). For transportation safety, the DOT has information for first responders to incidents involving elemental phosphoms (10). In addition, the Chemtrec phone number 1-800-424-9300 accesses DOT emergency information and assistance in the United States. Also, the phosphoms producers in the United States have estabUshed a Phosphoms Emergency Response Team (PERT) to assist in handling P emergencies. 

Emergency Response Teams must be given the above required emergency response training and also be trained in ... 

Coordinating with the local emergency response team. 

The plan must describe arrangements agreed to by local police departments, fire departments, hospitals, contractors, and state and local emergency response teams to coordinate emergency scr iccs... 

What purpose is served by training tiie emergency response team ... 

Our personal civilian security is greatly enhanced by many contributions from chemistry and chemical engineering, often through integrated R D efforts with teams of scientists from many disciplines. Law enforcement employs forensic tools that rely heavily on chemical analysis, and emergency response teams use a variety of protective clothing and equipment that rely on modern materials chemistry and engineering. As mentioned above, individual security extends to chemical detection methods in the home. 

DOD Defense Special Weapons Agency, EPA Radiological Emergency Response Team, Environmental Radiation Ambient Monitoring System, EPA Environmental Response Teams, Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center (after handoff from... 

DOD Marine Corps Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, EPA Environmental Response Team, EPA Emergency Response Team, EPA Emergency Response Contract Services, DOE Radiological Assistance Program. 

U.S. State Department Foreign Emergency Response Team (FEST)... 

During most emergencies, it will be necessary to quickly notify a variety of parties both internal and external to the chemical plant. Using the Chain-of-Command Chart and all appropriate personnel from the lists below, indicate who activates the plan, the order in which notification occurs, and the members of the emergency response team. All contact information should be available for routine updating and readily available. The following lists are not intended to be all inclusive—they should be adapted to your specific needs. 

V Team Procedures The emergency response team procedures that detail the responsibilities and duties of each ERT member. Responsibilities and duties are detailed by job description, Incident Commander, fire Captain, fire brigade team member, fire equipment operator, hazardous material response specialist, and other associated emergency response members. 

Emergency response training should be provided to all facility personnel. The level and detail of the training will depend on their role and responsibilities. Eor example, an office clerk may only need to be trained in how to report a fire and in the evacuation procedure. An operator who is a member of the emergency response team will require significantly more training. 

In addition to recognizing and reporting emergencies, operating unit employees may be trained to take immediate steps to limit the scope of an emergency situation. This can be done when the emergency response team is notified and in route. Operators should be trained to safely shutdown their operations. 

Suggested training for incipient fire brigade and emergency response team members who respond to the emergency, perform initial fire suppression, and may be involved in prolonged exterior fire suppression activities includes ... 

Fire Brigade/Emergency Response Teams should be trained to ... 

Outside emergency response teams, community, or mutual aid... 

At 1 14 p.m., the operator received a radio transmission from the PCC (Process Control Center) informing him that a "low" gas alarm had been received. Immediately, the operator was informed of two more gas alarms. Upon reaching the E l module, the operator noted the sound of gas escaping somewhere inside the production module. At approximately 1 22 p.m. he climbed the stairs to the E l control room and opened the door to check the fire and gas alarm panel which indicated a high gas atmosphere in the production modules. The operator then requested the Emergency Response Team be put on standby and went to inform three contract workers, in the area of the danger. 

If trained to do so and confident that you are capable, activate any fire monitors and/or fixed fire water systems in the immediate area and attempt to cool the tank and surrounding equipment. If the tank is receiving material or product, close a valve on the inlet line at a safe location. Stand by to direct the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to scene Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) First Responder... 

Familiarizing the plant s local police department, fire department, local boards of health, and any emergency response teams with the hazardous nature of the plant s waste the layout of the plant site, including entrances and evacuation routes, and the location where the plant s employees usually work ... 

Obtaining agreements with emergency response teams and contractors, and local boards of health and... 

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