CHPTR_20_ENVIRONMENTAL_SAFETY
Chapter 20
Environmental
Safety
File
Last Update 27 January 2017
REVISIONS TO LEDS MANUAL CHAPTER 20, ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY FILE
Revision Date Section revised Subject revised
November 13, 2007 20.1.1 “NLWTHHELP” was “NXWTHHELP”
January 27, 2017 All Formatting updates.
20.1.1 Updated States Participating response example
20.2 Updated Road/Weather Inquiry response example
20.3.2 Added heading information/section title: HAZMAT INQUIRY
AND RESPONSE
Updated text of Hazmat response
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REVISIONS TO LEDS MANUAL CHAPTER 20, ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY FILE ....... 1
20.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY INQUIRIES ................................................................ 3
20.1 ROAD/WEATHER INQUIRY AND RESPONSE ..................................................... 3
20.1.1 STATES PARTICIPATING INQUIRY FORMAT.................................................. 3
20.2 ROAD/WEATHER INQUIRY FORMATS ................................................................. 4
20.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FILE (HAZMAT) ............................................................ 6
20.3.1 HAZMAT INQUIRY FORMAT ................................................................................ 7
20.3.2 HAZMAT INQUIRY AND RESPONSE ..................................................................... 7
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20.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY INQUIRIES
20.1 ROAD/WEATHER INQUIRY AND RESPONSE
The National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) provides
automated road and weather information from participating states.
Some states have chosen not to participate in the NLETS Road/Weather program.
Oregon DOES NOT participate in this program. Do not send automated
Road/Weather requests to non-participating states. Use the help inquiry below to
determine which states participate.
20.1.1 STATES PARTICIPATING INQUIRY FORMAT
Use To Determine Participating States
AM.XXX.NLWTHHELP.
Requests list of states participating in Road & Weather
Program
Your three letter address code
Message Key
WEATHER HELP INQUIRY
AM.LED.NLWTHHELP
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NLETS RESPONSE
EQA00190000. Jan 27, 2017 12:17:01
0019 LE24 OR024015Y 20170127 12:17:00 (2TQA)
NLETS CONTROL CENTER (NLWTHHELP)
MESSAGE ACKNOWLEDGMENT - AM
###################################################################
XQA00000000. Jan 27, 2017 12:17:02
0019 NLWTHHELP 20170127 12:17:01 (NLET)
LEDS TRG - KENDELE
(LE24)
AM.NLWTHHELP
13:17 01/27/2017 12805
13:17 01/27/2017 17348 OR024015Y
*LE24OR0019
TXT
THE FOLLOWING STATES PARTICIPATE IN HQ WEATHER RESPONSE:
AUTOMATED***********
AR CO IA IN ME MN NB NC ND NV NY OK PA
RI SD VA WA WV
NOT-AUTOMATED*******
REFERS USER TO INTERNET********
AZ IL MI MO OR
DOES NOT RESPOND TO MESSAGE TYPE********
AL AK CA DE FL GA HI ID IL KS KY LA MA
MD MI MO MS MT NH NJ OH SC TX UT VT WI
WY
20.2 ROAD/WEATHER INQUIRY FORMATS
Single state inquiry example:
HQ.OK.
Multi- state inquiry example:
HQ.CO.IA,WA,NY.
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NLETS RESPONSE: FROM OKLAHOMA
RQA00220000. Jan 27, 2017 12:18:23
REUR 0022 NLETS
HR.OKSUPV000
13:18 01/27/2017 22438
13:18 01/27/2017 17414 OR024015Y
*LE24OR0022
TXT STATE RESPONSE: REFERRING USER TO INTERNET
CURRENT WEATHER INFORMATION:
WEATHER REPORT FOR THE GREAT STATE OF OKLAHOMA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 2017
.TODAY...SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 50.
.TONIGHT...CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 20S.
.SATURDAY...SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S MID 50S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 20S AND 30S.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE 50S...LOW 60S SOUTHWEST.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 30 AND 40S. HIGHS
IN THE 50S AND 60S
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE 20S AND
30S. HIGHS IN THE 50S AND 60S
.THURSDAY...SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN EAST...OTHERWISE INCREASING CLOUDS.
HIGHS IN THE 50S.
SUNRISE FOR JAN 27 AT 0733 CST, SUNSET AT 1753 CST
SUNRISE FOR JAN 28 AT 0732 CST, SUNSET AT 1754 CST.
0423 CST 01/27/17
CURRENT ROAD INFORMATION:
OKLAHOMA DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR JANUARY 27TH, 2017
NO REPORTS OF HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME
"HAVE A GREAT DAY FROM THE SOONER STATE"
0424 CDT 01/27/17
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STATE RESPONSE: REFERRING USER TO INTERNET
RQA00200000. Jan 27, 2017 12:17:44
REUR 0020 NLETS
HR.OR024015Y
13:17 01/27/2017 15919
13:17 01/27/2017 17375 OR024015Y
*LE24OR0020
TXT
WEATHER INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE
OREGON ROAD CONDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET
HTTP://WWW.TRIPCHECK.COM
STATE RESPONSE: NON-PARTICIPATING STATE
RQA00240000. Jan 27, 2017 14:02:58
REUR 0024 NLETS
SM.NLSRVCMSG
15:03 01/27/2017 15464
15:03 01/27/2017 20968 OR024015Y
*LE24OR0024
TXT
.01. USER CA DOES NOT RESPOND TO MSG TYPE HQ - NLETS WILL NOT FORWARD
20.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FILE (HAZMAT)
The National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) Hazardous Material file (HAZMAT) has been in
operation since late 1987 and is available through NLETS. The NSA system is located
in Washington DC. The NSA updates this file based on information received from the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
The purpose of the HAZMAT file is to provide NLETS users with on-line information on
hazardous materials. Inquiries into the file must be made on a four (4) digit
internationally recognized code called a “UN” (United Nations) Number. This number,
normally found on a placard on a vehicle transporting the hazardous material, will
identify the hazardous material therein, provided the operator of such vessel has not
mismarked the contents.
The response to the HAZMAT inquiry will include a variety of information including:
Chemical Name
Personal Safety Precautions
General Handling Procedures
Disposal Methods, etc.
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All responses from the NSA file will direct the user to contact CHEMTREC at (800)
424-9300 if an actual emergency exists. CHEMTREC can not only provide one-on-one
contact, but may also have additional and/or more detailed information on the chemical
in question.
20.3.1 HAZMAT INQUIRY FORMAT
MQ.NL.UNN/1268
UN Number from placard
Directs message to NLETS computer
Message Key
20.3.2 HAZMAT INQUIRY AND RESPONSE
HAZMAT INQUIRY
MQ.NL.UNN/1268
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NLETS RESPONSE
REUR 0023 NLETS
MR.NL0000000
13:23 01/27/2017 04237
13:23 01/27/2017 17620 OR024015Y
*LE24OR0023
TXT
Powered by NLETS
UN: 1268
Name: Petroleum distillates, n.o.s.;Petroleum products, n.o.s.
NAERG Page: 128
GUIDE 128
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (Non-Polar / Water-Immiscible)
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or
confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks).
Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.
Those substances designated with a "P" may polymerize explosively when heated or
involved in a fire.
Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
Containers may explode when heated.
Many liquids are lighter than water.
Substance may be transported hot.
If molten aluminum is involved, refer to GUIDE 169.
HEALTH
Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes.
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.
Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
PUBLIC SAFETY
CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper
not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside
back cover.
As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50
meters (150 feet) in all directions.
Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Stay upwind.
Keep out of low areas.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
EVACUATION
Large Spill
Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
Fire
If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2
mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile)
in all directions.
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NLETS RESPONSE (CONTINUED)
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FIRE
CAUTION: All these products have a very low flash point: Use of water spray when
fighting fire may be inefficient.
CAUTION: For mixtures containing a high percentage of an alcohol or polar solvent,
alcohol-resistant foam may be more effective.
Small Fires
Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
Large Fires
Water spray, fog or regular foam.
Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams.
Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads
Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or
discoloration of tank.
ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.
For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is
impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.
SPILL OR LEAK
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate
area).
All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.
Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer
to containers.
Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
Large Spills
Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.
Water spray may reduce vapor; but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
FIRST AID
Move victim to fresh air.
Call 911 or emergency medical service.
Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water
for at least 20 minutes.
Wash skin with soap and water.
In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold
water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin.
Keep victim warm and quiet.
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take
precautions to protect themselves.
If an emergency exists, contact CHEMTREC at (800) 424-9300
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