Hazardous Material Handling Course (HMH)
What is the Hazardous Material Handling Course?
The Hazardous Material Handling course is intended for all personnel who are required to identify an incident or emergency involving hazardous materials, and take basic preventative measures while calling for assistance.
COURSE CONTENT
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- First Responder Roles
- Hazardous material Hazards
- Incident Problem-Solving Process
- Transportation placards, labels and markings
- Road tank trucks
- Written resources’
- Shipping papers
- Material safety data sheet
- Emergency Response Guidebook
- Incident Management Elements
- Problem solving process
- Analysing the incident
- Planning the response
- Implementing the plan
- Evaluating the progress
- Practical exercises using the ERG
Duration
2 Days
PRE-REQUISITES
English read/write proficiency.
Local language instructors are available on request for groups of 10+
VENUE LOCATIONS
Available at all EMCARE branches.
Available at your premises for groups of 8+.
QUALITY ALIGNMENT
TETA
CETA
US115093
US120370
Certifications Available
Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an EMCARE Certificate.
Included in Course
A4 certificates.
Learner manuals.
Training equipment.
Presentation equipment.
For training at your premises travel/accomodation charges may apply.
CERTIFICATE VALIDITY
2 Years​
Additional Information
This is a Short Learning Programme.
