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HMTIE-Hazardous Materials Technician-Initial

Session Time:  24 hours

Cost: $500.00

Objective:      Extended training in hazard and risk assessments concerning chemicals involved in incidents (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, Subpart H, Appendix E, Training Curriculum Guidelines (Non-Mandatory), C. Emergency response training, (a), (3)): understand emergency response plans , knowledge of personal protective equipment, hazard and risk assessment, instrumentation, containment and control, decontamination, chemistry and toxicology

Course Target: Individuals who work close to potential release, are at high risk for exposure, and will respond to releases to stop them.

Course Content:

    • Necessary skills as identified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (q)
    • Understanding and hands-on use of written and electronic information including but not limited to the following sources:
      • Current Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
      • Manufacture MSDS sheets
      • CHEMTREC/CANUTEC
      • Shipper and manufacturer contacts
      • Computer data bases and response models
      • Familiarization with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1201
      • Possible sources of information concerning hazardous substance releases
    • Principles and practices in analyzing incidents:
      • Determination of hazardous substances present
      • Physical and chemical properties
      • Behavior of the hazardous substance and its container, vessel, or vehicle
      • Appropriate strategy for approaching release sites and containing releases
    • Review of procedures for implementing response actions consistent with but are not limited to:
      • local emergency response plans
      • Organization’s Standard operation procedures (SOP)
    • Review of ERG emergency notification procedures and follow up communications
    • Personal Protective Equipment
    • Personal and Equipment Decontamination
    • Procedures and establishing exposure zones, proper decontamination, medical surveillance stations
    • Review of but not limited to the following hazards:
      • Fire and explosions
      • Confined spaces
      • Electrical and powered equipment
      • Motor vehicles
      • Walking and working surfaces
    • Awareness and knowledge of the competencies for the Hazardous Materials Technician as per NFPA 472– Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents / Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents

 

 

 

Prerequisite: None

Test:    Quiz 

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