Make it RAIN!
Do you know what to do if you discover a HAZMAT incident that you're not trained and/or authorized to respond to? Remember the acronym "R-A-I-N":
- RECOGNIZE the hazard by looking for indications of a chemical leak/spill/release, such as unusual odors and/or sounds, visible leaks, etc.;
- AVOID the hazard/area so that you're not exposed to toxic concentrations of the hazardous chemical(s);
- ISOLATE the area to prevent exposing others to danger by putting up barricades, danger tape, or some other type of barrier from a safe distance, as well as evacuating others from the area (if it's safe for you to do so);
- NOTIFY internal and external responders by following your organization's emergency action plan (EAP), calling 911, and initiating other site-specific procedures.
This acronym/concept is often taught during HAZMAT/WMD Awareness courses to help students remember what they're trained to do.
What other HAZMAT-related acronyms have you heard or used?
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Very Good Drew!
SINCIAPCPDDD
This crazy thing in the California Specialized Training Institute's First Responder Operations.
Safety
Isolate and Deny Entry
Notifications
Command
Identification and Hazard Assessment
Action planning
Protective equipment
Countermeasures
Protective actions
Decontamination
Disposal
Documentation
When I was teaching this course, I never used it. It's to long. I did you the first three letters when talking about initial actions Safety, Isolate, Notify (SIN).