7, Stripping for Unknown Liquids at a Hazmat Call

A suggested approach for using strip-based tests to characterise an unknown liquid at a hazmat call.

Hazardous materials response and characterisation of unknown products or mixtures of products is an undeniably dangerous, ultra-hazardous activity. This video is for information purposes only; use extreme caution and do not attempt any of the procedures or tests mentioned in this video if you have not been properly trained in them and have taken all proper safety precautions. Use of this information is entirely at your own risk. Furthermore these procedures are merely suggested guidelines, which change over time and/or be modified according to the specifics of the emergency at hand, without any modifications occurring to this video. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Delta Fire and Emergency Services, the Corporation of Delta, or Delta Firefighters Local 1763.