24-Hour HAZMAT Technician Course
Description:
This course meets or exceeds the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1072 Hazardous Materials / WMD Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications Chapter 4, “Awareness”, Chapter 5, “Operations,” and Chapter 7, “Hazardous Materials Technician,” and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (q)(6)(i), (q)(6)(ii) and (q)(6)(iii) for Awareness, Operations and Technician level personnel.
Objectives:
To meet requirements set by OSHA and NFPA for individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release.
Format:
Students will participate in interactive lectures and hands-on exercises involving:
- OSHA REGULATIONS
- RECOGNITION & IDENTIFICATION
- MONITORING HAZARDS
- WEAPONS of MASS DESTRUCTION AWARENESS
- NON-BULK & BULK PACKAGING
- PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- SITE-SPECIFIC HAZARDS
- DECONTAMINATION
- EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS
- INCIDENT COMMAND
Date: See Training Calendar or Request
Location: Foster Safety LLC or On-Site
Class Time: Three (8) Hour or Two (12) Hour Days
*Breakfast, Lunch & Refreshments provided daily.