Our Hazardous Materials Technician trainers have a minimum of five years
experience in both hazardous Materials technician response and hazardous
materials instruction. A minimum of two instructors are present
for every course we deliver.
Refresher training can be customized to fit the needs and requirements
of your organization, based on your input. You can also choose
from any combination of the following modules:
Site Management and Scene Control - 4
Hours
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Early Recognition |
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Establishing the
Incident Command System |
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Hazard Control Zones |
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Public Protective
Actions |
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Communications,
Notifications and Record Keeping |
Hazard and Risk Identification - 8
Hours
This module covers the Hazard and Risk
Assessment process, including:
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Chemical Terms and
Definitions |
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Chemical Classes and
Characteristics |
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Radiological Response |
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Life-Safety Field
Tests |
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Use of Resource
Material |
Instrumentation - 8 Hours
This module covers the use and maintenance
of detection equipment involving the latest available technology,
including:
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Photo-ionization,
Combustible Gas and Surface Acoustical Wave Detectors |
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Colorimetric Tube and
Chip Detectors |
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Radiological Monitors
and Detectors |
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Field Chemical
Analysis |
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Civilian and Military
WMD Detectors |
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Infra-red Spectral
Analyzers |
Mitigation - 8 Hours
This module covers the techniques and
equipment utilized in an offensive response in order to control a
hazardous materials leak or release, including:
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Plugging and Patching |
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Overpacking; including
Cylinders |
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Chlorine A, B and C
Kits |
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Remote Shutoff |
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Product Transfer |
Highway, Rail and Fixed Facility
Containers - 4 Hours
This module covers the specifications and
marking systems of bulk containers including:
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MC and DOT Highway
Transportation Containers |
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High and Low Pressure
Rail Transportation Containers |
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Intermodal Containers |
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High and Low Pressure
Fixed Facility Containers |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - 4
Hours
This module covers the various types of PPE,
including:
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Levels A, B and C |
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Respiratory Protective
Equipment |
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Cooling Systems |
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Communications Gear |
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Specialized Protective
Suits |
Decontamination - 4 to 8 Hours
This module covers the decontamination
process, including:
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Mass Decontamination |
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Decontamination
Equipment Options |
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9-Step Technical
Decontamination |
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Dry Decontamination |
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Radiological
Decontamination |
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