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Hazardous materials HAZMAT

Materials are classied as being ha-
zardous if mortal danger or environ-
mental hazards could occur if they
are released. These materials are pro-
duced and transported in solid, liquid
or gaseous states. Depending on the
concentration and the exposure time,
they can damage the human orga-
nism.
Hazardous materials are classied into
Nuclear,
Biologic and
Chemical materials.
Each has three substages that depend on the potential danger
and the extent of damage.

3 golden rules

The larger the distance from

the contaminant, the shorter the
time of stay in the danger zone
and the better the shielding
(protective clothing) against
the respective substances, the
smaller is the harmful eect.

Danger signs indicates the

presence of hazardous substance.

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Emergency stages in the case of accidents with hazardous materials:

1 Recognize danger investigate
Perception: e.g. smoke, fog, ames, hissing of an escaping gas, etc.
Designation on trucks, tankers, freight containers or on drums, cans or gas cylinders: e.g.
danger note, warning sign, shipping documents, safety data sheets
Measuring: e.g. gas sensors

2 Cordon o and secure:

The accident area should be cordoned o over a wide area, not only to prevent approaching persons
or vehicles from creating even greater damage, but also to permit rescue personnel to work without
obstructions.

Remember: 3 golden rules!

3 Rescue persons!
Persons must be rescued quickly during every operation. The head of operations is responsible for
determining conditions.
4 Stabilize the situation: Collect Seal - Pump
Collect: e.g. by placing conveyors or collecting trays underneath
Seal: e.g. by inating pneumatic leak-sealing bags or hammering a sealing wedge into a
tear or puncture.
Pump: by pumping out of the defective tank or container and pumping into a dierent container.

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Categories
Hazardous materials are classied into
Nuclear, Biologic and Chemical materials.
Each has three substages that depend
on the potential danger and the extent of
damage.

The Rosenbauer line concentrates on the

areas that are shown in green these
generally cover the areas of re ghting
and HAZMAT responder operations.

Example for B2

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Nuclear (N) Biologic (B) Chemical (C)

Equipment fully covered by

Stage 1: Rosenbauer
small
Equipment partly covered by
Stage 2: Rosenbauer
medium
Equipment not covered by
Stage 3: Rosenbauer
large

Samples of operations according to type and extent of danger(s)

Breakage of a bottle with radioactive uid in a hospital laboratory. The uid must be bound and fragments
N1 must be collected and disposed. Decontamination may be required.

Search and tracing job for a searching source for non-destructive material inspection on a highway. The source
N2 must be found, isolated and put into storage.

N3 Maximum credible accident at a nuclear power plant (e.g. Chernobyl).

B1 Recovery of a dead swan suspected of having avian u.

HAZMAT operation in a biological laboratory: saving contaminated persons. Decontamination is required befo-
B2 re they can receive medical attention.

Terrorist warning! Anthrax pathogens have been planted in a fully packed soccer stadium. The powder must be
B3 investigated. Extensive measures are required.

C1 An automobile battery is leaking. The acid must be bound.

Leaking barrel with a ammable uid on a truck. The uid must be transfered and the barrel must be reco-
C2 vered.

C3 Release of a poisonous gas from a tanker. The populace must be warned. The wagon must be sealed.

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Examples
Examples for the release of hazardous materials:

transport accidents (roads, rails, shipping, air transport)

accidents in industrial plants (e.g. reneries, chemical industry)
terrorist attacks (e.g. the discovery of a suspicious powder)
incidents in nuclear power plants

Example for C2

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Example for N2 Example for C2

Example for C3 ( Hermann Kollinger)

Example for C3 ( FF St. Plten)

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Decontamination
Contamination is the exposure of
persons, objects, rooms or the
environment to nuclear (N) and/or
biologic (B) and/or chemical
materials (C).

CAUTION!!! Contamination
to varying stages occurs
during every re ghting
operation.

Decontamination is the reduction/

removal of a hazardous material from
a surface (mainly from protective
clothing and equipment). Therefore,
it is to be carried out carefully after
every operation!

STANDARD decontamination

Decontamination has three substages that depend on

the potential danger and the extent of damage.
Deco

Stage 1: small Basic

Stage 2: medium Standard

Stage 3: large Mass

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Categories
DECO stage 1 DECO stage 2
(BASIC decontamination): (STANDARD decontamination)

DECO stage 1 is carried out for small-scale operations.
This takes place on a single decontamination area (tub)
and is used to decontaminate the operation personnel
and/or their equipment. In addition to decontaminant (e.g.
polyethylene glycol), only cold water is used.
With about 6 persons or more, i.e. for medium- or large-
scale operation, a structured DECO procedure with the
following stations is required: Preliminary cleansing and
primary cleansing (cold and warm water), followed by rege-
neration (dressing and supply).

BASIC decontamination

STANDARD decontamination

STANDARD decontamination

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DECO stage 3
(MASS decontamination)

DECO stage 3 requires an extensive

cleansing technique that is preinstalled
in a vehicle together with electric power
supply. The operation personnel
undergo preliminary cleansing in a
decontamination shower set up
outside. Then the protective suits are
taken o and put into storage. Fine-
scale decontamination takes place in
the vehicle interior. Afterwards, the
decontaminated person receives
replacement clothing; regeneration may
occur (e.g. he is given isotonic bever-
ages).

Alternatively, a Mass DECO set is also

available as DECO stage 3 for the
decontamination of a large number of
civilians at large-scale events. Among
other things, this includes 3 inatable
tents (removal of contaminated
clothing; cleansing; dressing and
supplies).

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Rosenbauer HAZMAT and DECO concepts

Nuclear Biologic Chemical DECO

1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3

HAZMAT CL

HAZMAT AT 1)

HAZMAT SOF with

control room

HAZMAT GWG SOF

HAZMAT WLA

HAZMAT GWG WLA

DECO SOF

DECO WLA

1) Upgrade to DECO 2 with Warm water / DECO shower MEC (Mobile Equipment Carrier).

HAZMAT CL / N1 B1 C2 D1

HAZMAT AT with Mobile Equipment Carrier HAZMAT AT / N2 B2 C3 D1

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Rosenbauer HAZMAT and DECO concepts

HAZMAT SOF with control room / N2 B2 C3 D2

HAZMAT GWG WLA / B1 C3 D1

HAZMAT WLA / N2 B2 C3 D1 HAZMAT GWG SOF / B1 C3 D1 HAZMAT WLA / N2 B2 C3 D1

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DECO SOF / D3

DECO SOF / D3

DECO WLA / D3 DECO WLA / D3

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MEC
The Mobile Equipment Carrier (MEC)
solutions are a compact supplement
to the Rosenbauer modular concept.
The equipment package required for
the corresponding operation purpose
is supplied on mobile, autonomous
device carriers. Samples of mobile
equipment carrier packages:

MEC Warm water / DECO shower

MEC DECO tent
MEC Warm water / DECO shower
MEC DECO shower
MEC Collecting equipment
MEC Sealing equipment
MEC Pumping equipment
MEC Power supply

Detailed information can be found in the product-specic data sheets.

MEC DECO tent

MEC DECO shower

MEC Pumping Equipment

MEC Sealing Equipment

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Hazardous materials HAZMAT

Materials are classied as being ha-
zardous if mortal danger or environ-
mental hazards could occur if they
are released. These materials are pro-
duced and transported in solid, liquid
or gaseous states. Depending on the
concentration and the exposure time,
they can damage the human orga-
nism.
Hazardous materials are classied into
Nuclear,
Biologic and
Chemical materials.
Each has three substages that depend on the potential danger
and the extent of damage.

3 golden rules

The larger the distance from

the contaminant, the shorter the
time of stay in the danger zone
and the better the shielding
(protective clothing) against
the respective substances, the
smaller is the harmful eect.

Danger signs indicates the

presence of hazardous substance.

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sales@sasgar.com.au
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