Practical Creative Solutions (PCS) brings together global experts in the field of emergency response and life-long learning. In collaboration with Escola Nacional De Bombeiros (ENB), PCS are pleased to offer their Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Awareness and Operations Training course. This course meets the NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents and provides attendees with an overview of the regulations and requirements relating to Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations. Attendees will learn about the importance of a hazard risk assessment and use resource manuals and guidebooks to determine the operational needs of a particular incident as well as developing a basic understanding of hazardous material terminology and accepted practices. This course covers the following specific areas of study:

ü Type and use of necessary protective equipment and respiratory protection

ü Containment tools to confine and contain (defensive) a Hazardous Materials incident

ü Mass decontamination and detection

ü Operational requirements for events relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE)

ü Incidents relating to illicit laboratories, improvised explosive devices (IED) and dispersal incidents such as Anthrax or other biological or chemical events

   

Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness and Operations Training

For bookings and further information:

contactus@pcs-ddd.co.uk +44 (0) 1993 831887 www.pcs-ddd.co.uk

       

   Who Should Attend This course is particularly suited to those who could encounter an emergency incident involving HazMat or WMD. They will need to recognise the signs and react quickly to protect themselves whilst calling for higher trained specialists and securing the area and personnel. This person will recognise the need to protect the emergency responders, nearby people and protect the environment from further impact of such an incident. Key elements of the course include:

v Analysing the incident

v Planning the response

v Implementing the planned response

v Evaluating the progress

v Terminating the Incident

v Hazard Class symbols

v Vessels (bulk and non-bulk storage)

v Personal Protective Equipment

v Mass decontamination

v Air monitoring and sampling

v Scene safety and site protection

v Victim rescue and recovery  

Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness and Operations Training

For bookings and further information:

contactus@pcs-ddd.co.uk +44 (0) 1993 831887 www.pcs-ddd.co.uk