Hazardous Materials Reference

Prehospital scene safety, placard recognition, decontamination, and initial exposure care.

DOT hazard classes

• Explosives
• Flammable and non-flammable gases
• Flammable liquids and solids
• Oxidizers and organic peroxides
• Toxic and infectious substances
• Radioactive materials
• Corrosives
• Miscellaneous dangerous goods

Scene approach and decontamination

Approach uphill and upwind, establish hot, warm, and cold zones, identify the product from a safe distance, and prevent secondary contamination.

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