2006 edition. An important reference book that tells emergency responders what they need to know when faced with a hazmat incident. Based on nationally recognized standards and practices for responding to hazmat incidents and terrorist events.
Features:
- Quick reference guide
- Recognizing and responding to a hazmat/WMD incident
- Labels, placards and othe rmarking systems
- Container recognition
- Assessing the hazards
- Medical management of hazmat exposures
- Introduction to terrorism
- Explosives incidents
- Chemical warfare agents
- Biologial warfare agents
- Nuclear events (intentional or accidental)
- Tactical concsiderations
- Additional considerations
- Resources for information and assistance
460 pages.
