Secure-Identify-Notify.pdf
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The document outlines the SIN protocol for first responders at a hazardous materials incident: S is for secure - secure the scene and establish safety cordons using the Emergency Response Guidebook; I is for identify - identify the hazardous material using the UN classification and ERG yellow pages or guide 111 if unknown; N is for notify - inform command of the hazard, request specialist assistance, and establish cordons from the ERG orange pages or guide 111 if unknown. The document also shows proper vehicle marking for transportation of hazardous materials with placards on the front, rear, and both sides.
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- 1. © Fire Service College S I N - Secure, Identify and Notify HazMat First Responder
- 2. S I N - Secure, Identify and Notify S - Secure Secure the scene Set your initial cordon Use the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) to establish safety distances for the Public (Guide number 111 if you do not know the hazard) Ensure that your actions do not make the situation worse
- 3. S I N - Secure, Identify and Notify I - Identify Identify the hazardous materiel Use the ERG Yellow pages to find the product from the UN 1-9 Classification placard and the 4 Digit number on the hazard placard Use Guide number 111 if you do not know the hazard
- 4. S I N - Secure, Identify and Notify N - Notify Inform your Command/Control Centre of the type of hazard Request the attendance of Specialist Units to help manage the Incident Set your cordon from the ERG Guide number in the Orange pages of the ERG Use Guide number 111 if you do not know the hazard Ensure that your actions do not make the situation worse or place anyone (Crew and civilians) in danger
- 5. Transportation – Vehicle Marking FRONT REAR ON BOTH SIDES