Hazardous Materials Training ClassesHazardous Materials Training ClassesOur instructors for this specialized field of emergency response are current members of a hazardous materials response team that averages over 500 haz mat responses per year. They each have over ten years of experience and have a wealth of hazardous materials knowledge.
First Responder Awareness Level Training
This class will give the students the knowledge required under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q) and includes hands-on experience with the U.S. DOTs Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and familiarization with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1201.
First Responder Operations Level Training
This class meets and exceeds the requirements listed by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.120 and includes subjects such as: Developing information sources, Hazard awareness, transportation modes, Defensive control strategy, Hazard notification, PPE selection and useage, and Decontamination.
Hazardous Materials Technician Level Training
This hands-on intensive class includes: Incident analysis, Hazard recognition, PPE, a review of the principles and practices of establishing exposure zones, proper decontamination and medical surveillance stations and procedures. This class involves both classroom and hands-on exercises.
Hazardous Materials Specialist Training
This in-depth program includes the subjects listed in the previous classes as well as: Plugging and patching control techniques and Incident command operations. This class involves extensive hands-on practical exercises.
On-Scene Incident Commander Level Training
The incident commander is the individual who, at any one time, is responsible for and in control of the response effort. Any emergency responder expected to perform as an incident commander should be trained to fulfill the obligations of the position including the following: