1. Explain the basic principles

BOS 3125 Unit #3

1. Explain the basic principles involved in establishing a site layout for a spill or release response. In your response, include the requirements for air and personnel monitoring.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

2. Hazards can be separated into three basic types: physical, chemical, and natural. Consider the hazards that are present at your local gas station, and put them into one of the three categories, listing at least one hazard for each category. Analyze one of the hazards for possible outcomes using the framework of the General Behavior Model in Figure 1 of the textbook (page 60).

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

3. Compare and contrast the four levels of protection used during spill response and cleanup activities. In your discussion, provide an example of a spill or cleanup scenario for each level.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

4. As a container of hazardous materials is being unloaded from a delivery truck, the container is dropped and the package begins to leak. Is this a transportation accident? Why, or why not? Explain the actions required to be taken by the driver in such a scenario.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.