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HAZWOPER: Hazardous Substance Recognition & Identification
The online course HAZWOPER: Hazardous Substance Recognition & Identification is meticulously crafted to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of: the techniques and resources for recognizing and identifying hazardous substances, the application of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), and in emergencies, the potential threat of hazardous substances, risk evaluation, and the crucial aspect of initial decision-making._x000D_
This high-impact, multi-course program focuses on the fundamentals of emergency response operations (HAZWOPER) at an awareness level. By educating awareness-level responders on how to detect the presence of a hazardous substance and rapidly identify it in a release situation, the HAZWOPER: Hazardous Substance Recognition & Identification course lays a solid foundation for the following efforts of the HAZMAT team. This knowledge can help avoid panic, prevent casualties, and reduce damage.
Our online HAZWOPER: Hazardous Substance Recognition & Identification course aims to teach learners the techniques and resources for recognizing and identifying hazardous substances. It also covers the application of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and, in emergencies, the potential threats of hazardous substances, risk assessment methodologies, and the criticality of initial decision-making.
Upon course completion, learners will be proficient in the following areas:
- Various techniques for recognizing hazardous substances
- Methods for identifying hazardous substances
- Understanding the ERG and its application
- Awareness of the threats and risks associated with hazardous substances in emergencies
- Discussion on potential scenarios involving hazardous substances emergencies
- Basics of hazard and risk assessment
- Decision-making based on information acquired during recognition, identification, and assessment processes
The online HAZWOPER: Hazardous Substance Recognition & Identification course encompasses the following subjects:
- Recognition Methods
- Container Characteristics
- Markings & Color-Codes
- Spotting Criminal/Terrorist Activity
- Identification Labels & Markers
- Shipping Papers
- Safety Data Sheets
- Emergency Response Guidebook
- Difficulties with Identification
- Hazards, Outcomes, & Risks
- Emergency Response Incident Hazards
- Potential Outcomes of an Emergency
- Basic Risk Assessment Techniques
- Responder Determinations & Decisions
Estimated completion time is 50 minutes
To successfully pass this course, a score of 80% is required. Participants have up to three attempts to achieve the pass mark.
Upon successful course completion, participants can download and print a completion certificate.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 50 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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