Hazardous Materials Technician Level Responder Refresher

In accordance with OSHA CFR 1910.120 and MIOSHA Part 432, the HAZWOPER standards, those trained as Incident Commanders, first responder operational level responders, or hazmat technicians for response to hazmat incidents will require annual refresher training:
“Those employees who are trained in accordance with the provisions of this rule (MIOSHA Part 432) shall receive annual refresher training of sufficient content and duration to remain competent with respect to their duties and functions or shall demonstrate competency in those areas at least yearly.”
This program will address all offensive tactical responsibilities technician-level trained personnel have for performing at hazmat incidents, including:

1. Knowing how to implement the employer’s emergency response plan.
2. Knowing the classification, identification, and verification of known and unknown materials by using field survey instruments and equipment.
3. Being able to function within an assigned role in the incident command system.
4. Knowing how to select and use proper specialized chemical personal protective equipment provided to the hazardous materials technician.
5. Understanding hazard and risk assessment techniques.
6. Being able to perform advance control, containment, and confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available to the unit.
7. Understanding and implementing decontamination procedures.
8. Understanding termination procedures.
9. Understanding basic chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior.

This course is eligible for Standardized E.M.S. Continuing Education Credits. Please reference the Standardized EMS Continuing Education Credits Guide for further details.

This course can be taught onsite at your department/organization by request.

Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Technician
Hours: 8

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