Deadline May 7th
-Workers at sites with frequent exposure to hazardous materials
-Workers with potential exposure to hazardous materials above permissible limits, which includes field personnel at environmental and engineering consulting firms, state and federal government agencies, analytical laboratories, and any subcontracting firms that perform work on locations with potential exposures to hazardous materials (from gas stations to Superfund sites).
Having this training before you interview can give you a huge advantage over other applicants, as it often saves the company/agency at least a week of labor time and at least that much in salary and overhead costs.
What will be taught in this course?
-Regulatory overview
-Hazardous materials toxicology
-Chemical and physical hazards
-Identification systems
-Respiratory protection
-Chemical protective equipment
-Decontamination practices
-Site safety plans
-Field safety and operational procedures
-Field exercises (hands-on)
Course Design
May 14-18
Monday-Thursday: Morning lectures/discussion and afternoon/evening hands-on activities
Friday: Hands-on practical group exercises based on the topics covered on Monday-Thursday
Instruction is provided by John Guglielmo of ESI 2001, with 20 years of training and hands-on experience with emergency response departments.
