Hazardous Materials

Comprehensive Hazardous Materials and Emergency Response Training

Ensure your team is fully prepared to handle any situation with our extensive range of training solutions. We offer a variety of courses designed to equip your employees with the knowledge and skills they need to manage hazardous materials and respond effectively to emergencies:

  • Introduction to Hazardous Materials
  • First Responder Awareness (FRA) Training
  • First Responder Operations (FRO) Refresher
  • Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Training

Our comprehensive training solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of your organization, empowering your team with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle hazardous materials and emergency situations effectively. Invest in your team’s safety and preparedness with our expert-led courses and stay ahead in today’s ever-evolving landscape. Your safety and success are our top priorities!

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Introduction to Hazardous Materials:

This foundational course covers the basics of handling hazardous materials safely. Your team will learn essential safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and best practices to create a secure work environment.

First Responder Awareness (FRA) Training:

DFirst Responder Awareness (FRA) Training:
Designed for employees who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release, this course provides critical training on recognizing hazards, understanding the roles of first responders, and initiating an appropriate response.

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First Responder Operations (FRO) Refresher:

Keep your first responders sharp and ready with our FRO refresher course. This training reinforces key concepts and practices, ensuring your team can respond to emergencies with confidence and competence.

Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Training:

Equip your employees with the skills to navigate the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) efficiently. This course provides comprehensive instruction on using the ERG to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate response measures.

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Why trust us with your hazardous materials refresher training?

These courses are crafted using the expertise acquired as a certified Instructor from the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). I am certified to teach, and have successfully taught, the following courses:

  • California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Certified Instructor
  • HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response)
  • First Responder Awareness (FRA)
  • First Responder Operations (FRO)
  • Hazmat Technician
  • Hazmat Specialist
  • Hazmat Assistant Safety Officer (ASO)
  • Hazmat Incident Commander

In 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(7), it states the following:

Trainers. Trainers who teach any of the above training subjects shall have satisfactorily completed a training course for teaching the subjects they are expected to teach, such as the courses offered by the U.S. National Fire Academy, or they shall have the training and/or academic credentials and instructional experience necessary to demonstrate competent instructional skills and a good command of the subject matter of the courses they are to teach.

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OSHA Training Requirements Per The Code Of Federal Regulations

The most common question regarding Hazardous Materials training for first responder is: How do I know that the training I receive (or provide) is adequate? Our courses are designed to meet and exceed the requirements set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations which governs hazmat training. The specific code is: 29CFR1910.120

Training. Training shall be based on the duties and function to be performed by each responder of an emergency response organization. The skill and knowledge levels required for all new responders, those hired after the effective date of this standard, shall be conveyed to them through training before they are permitted to take part in actual emergency operations on an incident. Employees who participate, or are expected to participate, in emergency response, shall be given training in accordance with the following paragraphs:

First responder awareness level. First responders at the awareness level are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They would take no further action beyond notifying the authorities of the release. First responders at the awareness level shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas:

(A) An understanding of what hazardous substances are, and the risks associated with them in an incident.

(B) An understanding of the potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present.

(C) The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency.

(D) The ability to identify the hazardous substances, if possible.

(E) An understanding of the role of the first responder awareness individual in the employer’s emergency response plan including site security and control and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Emergency Response Guidebook.

(F) The ability to realize the need for additional resources, and to make appropriate notifications to the communication center.

First responder operations level. First responders at the operations level are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release. They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures. First responders at the operational level shall have received at least eight hours of training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas in addition to those listed for the awareness level and the employer shall so certify:

(A) Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques.

(B) Know how to select and use proper personal protective equipment provided to the first responder operational level.

(C) An understanding of basic hazardous materials terms.

(D) Know how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available with their unit.

(E) Know how to implement basic decontamination procedures.

(F) An understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures and termination procedures.

(i) Those employees who are trained in accordance with paragraph (q)(6) of this section shall receive annual refresher training of sufficient content and duration to maintain their competencies, or shall demonstrate competency in those areas at least yearly.

(ii) A statement shall be made of the training or competency, and if a statement of competency is made, the employer shall keep a record of the methodology used to demonstrate competency.

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