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Hazardous Substance Releases (HazMat Technician
24 Hour Course) textbook/notebooks included. $495 per person.

Board Approval #: 05-OM-0090  -  
WT: 0, WW: 0, IN: 0, CO: 0, DS: 0, SU: 2.4

This 24 hour course is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of emergency response procedures for facilities that must meet the requirements of either 29 CFR 1910.120(q) or 29 CFR 1926.65(q). Topics include a thorough discussion of scope, application, definitions, other related standards; elements of an emergency response plan; training requirements; the incident command system; medical surveillance; and post-emergency response. Workshops address emergency response versus incidental release and program evaluation.

This course deals with the emergency response aspect of HAZWOPER. This emergency response program will cover the basic concepts of incident response through equal amounts of classroom and intensive hands-on field exercises. The students will be given the opportunity to further enhance their skills and newly acquired knowledge through two simulated spills conducted under realistic conditions. A mandatory exam will be conducted at the end of the program and a special numbered certificate reflecting demonstrated competency at the Hazmat Technician Level will be issued to those who complete the course and pass the exam. A certificate of attendance will be available for those who do not wish to be “certified” at the Technician level but require proof of attendance.

Course Objectives

BASIC CHEMISTRY: 2 hours

An intense introduction to the nature and behavior of inorganic and organic chemical. This course examines various laws of chemistry as they apply to organic compounds, flammable liquids and gases, and other types of hazardous materials

APPLIED CHEMISTRY: 2 hours

Provides the technical foundation for specific operational strategies field and detection devices with an emphasis placed on the safety associated with working around chemicals

INCIDENT CONSIDERATIONS: 4 hours

A study of the legal, organizational, technical, and practical aspects of response to hazardous materials emergencies including the laws and regulations related to hazardous materials, the use of the Incident Command System, and protective actions, clothing, and equipment

HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT: 4 hours

Hands-on training in tactical field operations with various tools and specialized equipment involving the collection of evidence, containment methods, and techniques. Methods for identifying hazardous materials transported by rail car and highway motor vehicles are examined as well as clandestine drug labs, pipelines, and fixed facilities.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN CONSIDERATIONS: 4 hours

Designed for individuals involved in daily activities at a fixed facility with hazardous materials and/or waste as defined under OSHA standards Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 1910.120.  This section examines hazard identification and assessment, protective action options, the role and appropriate response of personnel, health and safety issues, the Incident Command System, and decontamination.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USE: 8 hours

Practical “hands-on” use of chemical protective clothing, SCBA and full-face respirators are performed in both a controlled classroom environment and actual field scenario. Selection and use of appropriate PPE for a HazMat event is reviewed.

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