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**SOLD OUT — Use registration link to be added to wait list** NFPA 470 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN, COMMERCE CITY (SUNCOR), August 11-22 — FREE TO COLORADO RESPONDERS
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Signet North America’s flagship NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials/WMD Technician course equips participants with the essential skills needed to respond safely and effectively to hazardous materials and WMD incidents. These skills include hazard identification, determining protective actions, and utilizing specialized protective gear and equipment to mitigate a wide variety of hazmat incidents.
Course objectives
Signet North America’s NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials/WMD Technician course equips participants to meet the standards outlined in Chapters 10 and 11 of the 2022 NFPA 470 standard for Hazardous Materials/WMD Technicians.
Course Content
This is a very intensive, hands-on 80-hour program focused on essential competencies for managing hazardous materials incidents. Topics shall include but are not limited to:
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- Chemical and Physical Properties: Understanding how hazardous materials react under various conditions.
- Information Sources: Understanding and utilizing various published and electronic hazard and response information sources.
- Chemical Detection, Monitoring, and Sampling: Techniques for detecting and measuring airborne contaminants.
- PPE Selection: Proper selection and use of personal protective equipment based on hazard analysis.
- Decontamination Techniques: Effective methods for reducing or eliminating contamination.
- Spill and Leak Control: Approaches for containing and mitigating spills or leaks.
- Container Identification and Handling: Knowledge of different container types and their risks.
- Incident Command: Applying the Incident Command System (ICS) to hazardous materials emergencies.
Recommended Audience
Previous training to the Hazardous Materials Operations level is required to pursue certification at the Hazardous Materials Technician level. Upon course completion, the attendee will receive a Certificate of Completion from Signet North America.