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.
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)
This course meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(I) and EPA 40 CFR 311 requirements.
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| Date(s) |
Tue. Mar 11, 2025 8:00a-3:00p
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| Location |
Virtual Classroom
OTHER MA
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| Handicap Accessibility |
No
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency |
| Primary Instructor |
Zalewski, Robert J. |
| Course Length |
6 Hours |
| Course Hours |
6.00 |
| CEUs |
6.00
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Target Audience |
Public Safety Officials |
| Other |
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are 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. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to Sara Parmenter, ADA Coordinator at Sara.L.Parmenter@mass.gov or call 508-820-2060.
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