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PSM 240
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Title: | Hazmat Awareness Security Prof |
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Long Title: | Hazmat Awareness for Security Professionals |
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Course Description: | Exploring the Occupational Health and Safety Act¿s (OSHA) general industry standards and integrates materials from other consensus and proprietary standards that relate to hazardous materials ¿ United Nations and National Fire Protection Act ¿ including flammable and combustible liquids, compressed gases, LP-Gas, cryogenic liquids, anhydrous ammonia and explosives. Processes such as welding, spraying and dipping are covered, as well as electrical equipment, ventilation, and fire protection. This knowledge base prepares the first responder to be alert, aware and safe. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Course Notes: | unique to CCD |
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Origin Notes: | CCD |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Understand the definition of hazardous materials (Hazmat).
II. Have a working knowledge of hazard classes, United Nations (UN) and National Fire Protection Act (NFPA) 704 markings, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) basic response protocols for a suspected hazmat scene, and sources of additional hazardous materials information.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Defining hazardous materials (Hazmat)
II. Hazard classes and UN markings
A. Explosives
B. Gases
C. Flammable Liquids
D. Flammable Solids
E. Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
F. Toxic Materials and infectious substances
G. Radioactive Materials
H. Corrosives
I. Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
III. Importance of understanding UN markings
IV. Where are these materials stored and used
V. NFPA 704
VI. Significance of Colors and Markings
VII. First Responders
VIII. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
IX. Detection Methodologies for First Responders
X Hazmat scene
XI. The North American Emergency Response Guidebook
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