Hazmat/WMD Awareness

This training course on Hazmat and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) awareness covers material required by OSHA and EPA standards, and specifically addresses the revised NFPA 472 Standard. This Hazwoper training should be provided for police officers, fire fighters, security personnel, highway workers, EMS, industrial personnel, and for anyone else who may come across a hazardous material or WMD incident.

This course demonstrates to awareness level personnel how to recognize the presence of hazardous materials, protect themselves, call for trained personnel and secure the area. The lessons ensure awareness personnel have the skills necessary to take the steps to bring about the appropriate emergency response to a situation. During incidents involving hazardous materials and WMDs the environment and people's lives are at stake, and having personnel trained to identify risks and take the appropriate actions helps reach the best outcomes, keeping the community and environment safe. Use this course to meet OSHA and EPA standards, while providing the necessary skills to handle a hazardous materials or WMD incident.

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Anyone who may encounter an emergency involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction during the course of their work activities, such as police officers, fire fighters, security personnel, highway workers, EMS, and industrial personnel

• Introduction
• Role of Awareness Level Personnel
• Detecting the Presence of Hazardous Materials
• Identifying Hazardous Materials
• WMD Awareness
• Actions for Awareness Personnel
• Conclusion