HAZ-01: Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Awareness Level

Date:

Time: 0800-1500

Location:

Southborough Public Safety - 9 Cordaville Rd, Southborough Ma

This one-day course is designed for first responders who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous materials emergency or, in the course of their normal duties may be the first person on the scene of an emergency involving hazardous material. Participants will learn how to recognize a hazardous materials release and the risks involved. They will also learn how to identify the released material; how to use available resources, including the Emergency Response Guidebook; and how to notify the proper authorities in the event of a hazardous material emergency. This course meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(I) and EPA 40 CFR 311 requirements.

Main Topics Covered in this Course Include: 
  • Recognition of Hazardous Materials
  • Containers, Placards, and Labels
  • Protective Actions
  • Scene Control and Notification
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Prerequisites

Eligibility: This is a priority seating course offering. All are welcome to apply. Enrollment is based on meeting the NEMTEC mission and ensuring adequate participation of the target audience.

Prerequisite: none.

Notes: For any questions regarding enrollment please contact the Course contact(s) listed below.

Michael.Cantrell@mass.gov

Accommodations:  If you have difficulty understanding English, you may, free of charge, request language assistance services by sending an email to Brenda Synan, Human Resources Director and ADA Coordinator at Brenda.Synan@mass.gov or call 508-820-2060.

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are also available upon request, including accommodations for special dietary needs when food is provided. To request an accommodation, please include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can provide. Please also include a way we can contact you if we need more information.

Please provide at least two weeks (14 days) advanced notice for language assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation. Last-minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to Brenda Synan, Human Resources Director and ADA Coordinator at Brenda.Synan@mass.gov or call 508-820-2060.

TO REGISTER: HAZ-01 Southborough 26.05.20 | EOPSS Training and Certification

 

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A NEMTEC STUDENT ACCOUNT TO REGISTER

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