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Emergency Action Code: Advisory Service

This document provides guidance on the HAZCHEM emergency action codes for responding to fires or chemical spills. It lists response actions such as using coarse spray, foam, dry agent, or diluting substances depending on the classification and risks. Personal protective equipment like liquid-tight suits and breathing apparatus are recommended for highly reactive substances. Response may include containing spills, warning the public, and even evacuation.

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Emergency Action Code: Advisory Service

This document provides guidance on the HAZCHEM emergency action codes for responding to fires or chemical spills. It lists response actions such as using coarse spray, foam, dry agent, or diluting substances depending on the classification and risks. Personal protective equipment like liquid-tight suits and breathing apparatus are recommended for highly reactive substances. Response may include containing spills, warning the public, and even evacuation.

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HAZCHEM

Emergency Action Code


for fire or spillage

Advisory Service Substance


UN No. Class
222 Exhibition Street Label
Melbourne 3000 HAZCHEM
Contacts
1800 136 089
worksafe.vic.gov.au 1 Coarse spray 2 Fine spray
3 Foam 4 Dry agent
• Alcohol resistant foam

P V
LTS
R
Dilute
S V
BA & Fire Kit
T
W V
LTS
X
Contain
Y V
BA & Fire Kit
Z

VWA509/04/03.09 E Public Safety Hazard


HAZCHEM
Emergency Action Code Additional Information

Dry agent Liquefied Toxic Gas (Division 2.3), or


Water must not be allowed to come into Toxic Gas with sub-risk 2.1 or 5.1, or
contact with the substance at risk. Class or sub-risk 3, or
Alcohol resistant foam •2 or •3 Division 5.1 PGI with sub-risk 6.1 or 8, or
Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred medium. Carried at temperature >100°C
If not available:
Dilute
•2 use Fine Spray or Water Fog
May be washed to drain with large quantities
•3 use Normal Protein Foam
of water.
V
Contain
Substance can be violently or even explosively
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from
reactive, including combustion.
entering drains or water course.
LTS
E
Liquid-tight chemical protective suit with BA. Full
People should be warned to stay indoors with all
FIRE KIT should also be worn for thermal
doors and windows closed. Evacuation may need
protection if the substance is:
to be considered. Consult control, police and
Liquid Oxygen, or product expert.

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