Responding To Hazardous Materials Incidents
The first of many levels of Hazardous Materials Training. This
course provides the basic information to employees and responders
to accurately identify and in turn notify the proper authorities
regarding the release of a Hazardous Substance.
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First Responder Operational
The Operational Level is the starting point for all emergency
responders. This course will open a first responders eyes to the “Chemical
World”in which we live. Using the Emergency Response Guidebook,
successful attendees will will be able to recognize and identify
thousands of the worlds most hazardous substances.
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First Responder Decontamination
The Decontamination level is the second step for all emergency
responders. This course will allow non-technician responders to
setup a decontamination corridor and work within the contamination
reduction zone. This certified course allows for technicians to
focus on other areas of response while first responders cover
the basics by being prepared to decontaminate two entry team members
or several mass casualty patients. Chemical Safety Training recommends
that First Responder Operations and Decontamination be taken in
series with each other to provide a more well rounded responder.
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Hazardous Materials Incident Management
This course offers those in a command position the opportunity
to develop and refine the skills necessary to implement and coordinate
action plans at Hazardous Materials Incidents. This is an invaluable
course designed to address the topic of large scale organization.
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Chemistry For Emergency Responders
We offer the most current version of the National Fire Academy's
chemistry course. Director Brian Heinz is the Pilot Program Instructor.
Designed to challenge the students to think beyond physical hazards,
this course offers a look into the world of chemistry from the
basics of ionic and covalent bonds to the molecular structure
of aromatic hydrocarbons. Students should be prepared for a challenging
yet extremely rewarding experience.
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Emergency Medical Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents
As our nation prepares for more acts of terrorism, it is extremely
important that our Hospital staff and Emergency Medical Response
personnel are rained to maximize their invaluable expertise in
a Hazardous Materials Disaster. The procedures and techniques
that must be utilized to reduce the possibility of secondary contamination
are critical to maintaining the sterility and effectiveness of
our treatment facilities.
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Industrial Technician
The Industrial Technician program offers employers the opportunity
to provide worthwhile Hazardous Material training to employees.
This 24 or 40 hour course is adapted to cover the specific needs
of your facility. OSHA requires adequate threat communication,
these courses go beyond an awareness level to thoroughly educate
and inform. A must for anyone who comes into regular contact with
Hazardous Substances as a function of their job.
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Industrial Fire Brigade Training
Federal OSHA regulations define the need to provide training
for employees who will be assigned members of a fire brigade.
29 CFR 1910.156(c)(1)
The employer shall provide training and education for all fire
brigade members commensurate with those duties and functions that
fire brigade members are expected to perform. Such training and
education shall be provided to fire brigade members before they
perform fire brigade emergency activities.
Our fire brigade program is a comprehensive look at the critical
elements involved with firefighting in an industrial setting.
Course content includes fundamentals of fire chemistry, fire extinguisher
use, and deployment of attack lines and monitors. We specialize
in customized programs that address the specific hazards encountered.
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Department of Transportation Regulations
As international exports increase and security and safety is
jeopardized, inspection and transportation regulating agencies
and personnel must have unparalleled familiarity with the laws
that govern commodity exchange. Our knowledgeable instructors
have a working relationship with such documents and can help you
and your employees gain exceptional skills in referencing.
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Clandestine Laboratories
A very popular discipline of courses that is offered in several
levels. Choose from 8, 24, and 40 hour courses ranging from specific
substances to a spectrum of illicit manufacturing laboratories.
Learn the hazards and dangers associated with the manufacturing
process as well as safe handling and segregation techniques for
proper disposal/inventory.
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Emergency Response to Terrorism
The threat of terrorism affects all communities both nationally
and internationally. History has shown that no community is immune.
Terrorism transcends all geographic and demographic boundaries.
All jurisdictions, suburban, urban and rural are at risk.
This program will address the special needs of responders to
incidents which have or may have been caused by terrorist action.
The Emergency Response to Terrorism program will also
explore other issues regarding homeland security.
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Weapons of Mass Destruction:
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Contingencies
As our Nation faces times of uncertainty, it is vital that our
emergency responders possess the skills and knowledge that will
contribute to safe and competent decisions. The threat of Nuclear/Biological/Chemical
(NBC) terrorism is an ominous and real concern. Chemical Safety
Training provides courses that inform participants of the subtle
and major concerns associated with suspected NBC weapons, exposures,
and catastrophes. From the chemical structure and makeup of the
most common and widely used agents to the signs and symptoms of
exposure, CST will provide information an options to guide responders
in successful disaster mitigation.
Contact us today to coordinate a course that encompasses the
training requirements for your specific needs.
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Hazardous Materials Technician
Module 1A: Basic Chemistry
Module 1A is an intense introduction to the nature and behavior
of chemicals. Instruction begins with discussion on atomic structure
and the periodic table of the elements and follows through with
22 families of inorganic and organic chemical compounds. Emphasis
is placed not only on name recognition, but the physical and chemical
hazards associated with the materials in the event of a spill
or emergency. Fire chemistry and the toxic products of combustion
are also discussed as it pertains to various hydrocarbons and
derivative compounds.
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Hazardous Materials Technician
Module 1B: Applied Chemistry
Module 1B is the practical application of the chemistry learned
in module 1A. Air monitoring and detection devices are discussed
and participants will have the opportunity to use not only the
instrumentation but hands-on laboratory field identification of
unknown solid and liquid samples. Participants will work in small
groups referencing chemical information and characteristics from
written texts and resources. Students will also work with the
latest computer software programs for chemical research, compatibility
and reactivity data as well as hazardous vapor plume modeling
and graphing. Live demonstrations are used to show reaction consequences.
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Hazardous Materials Technician
Module 1C: Incident Considerations
Module 1C consists of a variety of topics. The core of the course
focuses on site safety and protective-action options. Participants
will develop a site safety plan for a variety of scenarios ranging
from both transportation and fixed facility incidents. Participants
are introduced to the incident command system (ICS) for hazardous
materials operations, emergency response planning, and scene management.
Clandestine laboratories are also included as part of the curriculum.
Toxicology is also explored particularly measuring lethal and
chronic contaminant levels. Students will engage in a field Level
A obstacle course while having to perform various skills and typical
operations while wearing encapsulated protective garments. Preservation
of evidence will be discussed in relation to crime scene considerations.
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