Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
8779
Course Name
Hazardous Materials Technician- Site Specific
Contact Hours
24.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Bucks County Community College - Public Safety Training and Certification
Primary Contact
Matthew Hatrak
matthew.hatrak@bucks.edu
6102275467 Ext.
Website
Description
Through classroom sessions and practical fieldwork, this course will give the student the ability to function safely and effectively in an area exposed to site-specific hazardous materials. After successful completion, the student will receive certification at the technician level in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 and NFPA 472. Subjects to be covered include site safety procedures, personal protective equipment, containment techniques, decontamination procedures, incident management system, and integrated exercises.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Registration & Course Objectives
Lesson 1: Material Recognition, Applicable Standards and Laws
Lesson 2: Health and Safety, Toxicology
Lesson 3: Incident Management System
Lesson 4: Identification Methods and Procedures
Lesson 5: Hazard and Risk Evaluation
Lesson 6: Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
Lesson 7: Implementing Response Objectives
Lesson 8: Decontamination
Lesson 9: Terminating the Incident
Lesson 10: Integrated Exercises, Problem Solving
Summary & Course Evaluation
Target Audience
Any employee that could possibly work in an area exposed to site specific hazardous materials.
Training Format
Classroom