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HAZWOPER First Responder - Awareness Level

OVERVIEW

This program provides trainees with a general understanding of what hazardous materials are and the roles of a First Responder - Awareness Level employee.

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OBJECTIVES

Part One: Hazardous Materials

  • Explain what hazardous materials are.
  • List the two general types of hazards associated with hazardous materials and describe the general risks associated with each type.

Part Two: Hazardous Materials Emergencies

  • Describe some of the potential outcomes of an emergency when hazardous materials are present.

Part Three: Identifying Hazardous Materials

  • List some ways that the presence of hazardous materials can be recognized.
  • List some ways that hazardous materials can be identified.

Part Four: First on the Scene

  • Describe some general procedures to follow if you are first on the scene of a hazardous materials incident.
  • Describe some roles that a First Responder - Awareness Level may be required to fill in a hazardous materials emergency.
  • Describe the general contents of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.

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SUBJECTS

Hazardous Materials

  • What Is a HAZMAT?
  • Physical Hazards
  • Health Hazards

Hazardous Materials Emergencies

  • Fire and Explosion Hazards
  • Corrosive Materials
  • Toxic Materials
  • Hazards Not Directly Related to Chemical Hazards

Identifying Hazardous Materials

  • Recognizing Hazardous Materials
  • Identifying Hazardous Materials

First on the Scene

  • First on the Scene: What to Do
  • The Roles of a First Responder
  • The DOT Emergency Response Guidebook