OSH 3308 Columbia Southern University Interactions of Hazardous Materials Case Study

Unit III Case StudyCase Study 1Star City is a metropolitan city with a population of 750,000 people.The ambient temperature today at 3:00 pm was 75ø F, with winds blowing at 10 mph from the northwest to the southeast.The Regional Federal Building in Star City is located in a congested downtown area with an interstate freeway passing within 200 yards southwest of the Regional Federal Building.Approximately 1,550 people work at or visit the Regional Federal Building on any given weekday.The explosion incident at the Regional Federal Building occurred today (Wednesday) at 3:17 pm. There are 43 fatalities and 132 injuries resulting from this incident.The building alarm to evacuate workers and visitors from the building was sounded immediately.The Regional Federal Building, which does not have an onsite Emergency Response Team (ERT), has a Security Department of 10 professionals who handle routine security concerns and emergencies.The fire department?s first responders arrived on location at 3:28 pm, and you assumed your lead incident command duties.Assuming that the explosive blasting agent used for this Star City incident is ammonium nitrate/fuel oil (ANFO), address the questions below in your case study.Describe the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) classification (e.g., DOT hazard class, UN number, shipping description, type of blasting agent) and the properties/hazards of the hazardous materials comprising ANFO.Explain how you, as the lead incident commander, should respond to this Star City explosion incident. Although this is not a transportation incident, determine the appropriate Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) guide number for ANFO, and discuss what ERG information will help determine how to respond to this incident.Case Study 2For this case study, ensure that you read the information from the case study scenario and address the following points.Identify all of the hazardous materials (or potentially hazardous materials) observed and their classification (acid, base, water-reactive, or air reactive). Describe their uses and chemical properties.Discuss at least four potential interactions between these hazardous materials, including their chemical reactions, showing the reactants and products. Identify any associated hazards with the products.Discuss and justify any actions taken onsite and recommendations that will be included in your report to your client.