This workshop has been developed as a first-day module when used with other training modules. Its objective is to teach the student to perform hazard and risk assessment techniques necessary to mitigate a hazardous materials incident. Implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS) and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be topics that the student should understand and carry out with a high degree of competence.

This course covers all of the following:

• Chemtrec
  
• D.O.T. Emergency Guidebook
  
• D.O.T. hazardous material warning placards
  
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Shipping papers
  
• Incident Command System (ICS):
  
  • Command post structure
    
  • On-scene Ccheck list
    
  • Items to be considered by the response team
    
  • Suggested format for minimum site safety plan
    
  • Generic site safety plan
    
• Personnel involved in a hazardous materials incident response
  
• Basic equipment & materials used in hazardous materials incidents
  
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) - 29 CFR 1910.120 (OSHA), Testing Requirements for Level "A" Suit
  
• Field analytical devices
  
• Chemical and hazardous material terminology

In order to ensure the program has met its goal and the students are fully qualified as a Technician Level III Responder, all students will be given a pre-test and post-test. In addition, each students skills will be evaluated during each field evolution. Minimum written test scores are 70% while field evolutions require 100% compliance as determined by each instructor. Certificates will be issued to all students meeting this criteria.