Objective

To prepare candidates to respond to a release or potential release of hazardous substances as part of the initial responder team to the site

Target Group

Workers involved with emergency level response to a hazardous release

Prerequisites

None required

Examination

Delegates will be assessed against the topics specified in the Content Section. Delegates will be required to undertake a written test. The pass mark for this course is 80%.

Should a delegate encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, RON shall provide additional coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements.

Course Contents

Delegates who successfully complete this course will acquire the following knowledge and skills:
The topics covered during this training are:
• Legislation and standards
• Hazard recognition
• Toxicology
• Chemical safety
• HAZMAT incidents
• Onsite safety considerations
• Site safety & health plan
• Respiratory protection
• Chemical protective clothing
• Monitoring instruments
• Control and containment
• Decontamination procedures
• Hazardous materials spill cleanup