Minimum 150 words with a couple of intext citations and references in APA format.
Reference the textbook and any outside reference sources via in-text citation and reference list.
Course Textbook in APA format:
Meyer, E. (2010). Chemistry of hazardous materials (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.
Discussion Board
From an emergency response perspective, what precautions must emergency responders take into consideration when responding to transportation incidents involving explosives? How are explosives regulated in transport? How do these differ from other classes of hazardous materials?
Responses for Essay’s #1 & #2 :
Unless otherwise indicated, there is a 300 word minimum response required for each numbered essay question.
- Credible reference materials, including your course textbook(s), may be used to complete the assessment.
- If you have questions regarding the credibility of your reference, please contact your professor.
- APA Information
- In-text and reference citations are required for all written responses.
- REQUIRED FOR UPLOADED ASSIGNMENTS ONLY: title page, margins, header, double spacing, and hanging indentation
- For questions concerning APA formatting, please refer to the APA Guidelines found at the Student Resources link on your Course Menu.
Course Textbook in APA format:
Meyer, E. (2010). Chemistry of hazardous materials (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson
Essay # 1
Describe an incident (fire, spill, explosion, etc) you have experienced (or research one on the Internet, professional journal, or scientific magazine article) that involved a polymeric or explosive material(s) and required mitigation. Please do not use the instances supplied in the textbook unless you intend to provide a lot more detail than what is included in the book. The following items must be addressed:
A) Describe the incident and identify the polymeric or explosive material(s) involved;
B) Discuss the chemical interactions of the material(s) involved in this incident or hazardous properties relevant to the incident;
C) Discuss the mitigation required or implemented.
Essay # 2
Identify and discuss three key features associated with the combustion of polymeric materials or compounds that are relevant to the safety and health of an EH&S or a FS professional responding to an incident involving these materials.
