Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

Catalog description

Students are introduced to initial response for Hazardous Material Incidents. Upon completion, the student will meet the training require- ments of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) to perform at the Awareness and Operations level. Topics include: personal safety, regulations, toxicology, Incident Command System, decontamination, chemical resources, initial re- sponse, assessment, and strategic and tactical options for HAZMAT incidents.