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- 1 What method may be used to deliver biological warfare agents?
- 2 Which type of chemical agent when released can cause cause casualties?
- 3 What are examples of bioterrorism?
- 4 Which type of nuclear burst occurs above 100000 feet surface level?
- 5 How are chemical weapons delivered?
- 6 Is Sarin persistent?
- 7 Are used decontamination kits considered contaminated waste?
- 8 How do you remove a dangerous chemical from clothing?
What method may be used to deliver biological warfare agents?
Delivery. Biological warfare agents can be disseminated in various ways. Through the air by aerosol sprays: To be an effective biological weapon, airborne germs must be dispersed as fine particles. To be infected, a person must breathe a sufficient quantity of particles into the lungs to cause illness.
Which type of chemical agent when released can cause cause casualties?
Vesicant (blister) agents were initially used by Germany in World War I and are casualty-producing compounds. Released as liquids, these agents cause painful, debilitating blisters on exposed skin and can also affect unprotected eyes and lungs. Effects occur within a few minutes to hours of exposure.
What are examples of bioterrorism?
Agents/Diseases
- Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)
- Botulism (Clostridium botulinum toxin)
- Plague (Yersinia pestis)
- Smallpox (variola major)
- Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)
- Viral hemorrhagic fevers, including. Filoviruses (Ebola, Marburg) Arenaviruses (Lassa, Machupo)
How can we stop biological warfare?
Treaties, international agreements, and political pursuits have not been able either to control or to rid the world of bioweapons. The tools for specific defense against bioweapons consist of vaccines against both viruses and bacteria, and of antibiotics and drugs against bacteria.
What type of chemical agent can cause casualties for more than 24 hours?
Choking agents Even at toxic levels, phosgene gas has little distinguishing odor and usually kills its victims only after a considerable delay (up to 24 h).
Which type of nuclear burst occurs above 100000 feet surface level?
The main types are: High Altitude Burst. Detonation above 100,000 feet.
How are chemical weapons delivered?
Chemical weapons can be delivered via a variety of mechanisms including but not limited to; ballistic missiles, air-dropped gravity bombs, rockets, artillery shells, aerosol canisters, land mines, and mortars. Air delivered systems can be deployed via gravity bombs, spray tanks, or rockets.
Is Sarin persistent?
GB is considered to be a non-persistent agent. If released, the liquid would not be expected to stay in the environment for a long period of time. It evaporates at about the same rate as water.
What should you do if you are exposed to chemicals?
In most cases, emergency coordinators will let you know if a dangerous chemical has been released and will tell you what to do. In general, contact exposure to a chemical in its liquid or solid form may require you to remove your clothing and then thoroughly wash your exposed skin.
What should I do if I find contaminated clothing?
If you can’t avoid touching contaminated areas, or you aren’t sure where the contaminated areas are, wear rubber gloves or put the clothing in the bag using tongs, tool handles, sticks, or similar objects. Anything that touches the contaminated clothing should also be placed in the bag.
Are used decontamination kits considered contaminated waste?
Used decontamination kits (skin and equipment kits) are considered contaminated waste.
How do you remove a dangerous chemical from clothing?
Coming in contact with a dangerous chemical may make it necessary for you to remove and dispose of your clothing right away and then wash yourself. Removing your clothing and washing your body will reduce or remove the chemical so that it is no longer a hazard.