Module 1. Introduction To Hazardous Materials

1. Introduction To Hazardous Materials

 Who Must Be Trained?

 First Responder Awareness Level

 First Responder Operational Level

 Potential For Hazardous Materials Incidents

 Incident Assessment

 Who Handles Hazardous Materials Incidents?

2. Properties Of Hazardous Materials

 Health And Safety

 Thermal Effects

 Mechanical Effects

 Poisonous Effects

 Corrosive Effects

 Asphyxiation Effects

 Radiation Effects

 Etiological

 Other Routes Of Entry

 Inhalation

 Ingestion

 Injection

 Absorption

 Effects Of Exposures

 States Of Matter

 Characteristics Of Hazardous Materials

 Factors Related To Health Hazards

 Factors Related To Flammability Hazards

 Factors Related To Reactivity Hazards

3. Recognizing and Identifying Hazardous Materials

 Informal Methods Of Identification

 Verbal Reports

 Occupancy Type

 Visual Physical/ Chemical Indications

 Formal Methods Of Identification

 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)

 Transport  Dangerous Goods Initial Emergency Response Guide

 Shipper's Emergency Response Center

 Emergency Information Centers - CHEMTREC/CANUTEC

 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

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Managing Hazmat Incidents Training Program

Module 2 :   Managing The Hazardous Materials Incident

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