Hazmat awareness?

Any other juniors taking/took it?
I'm just starting mine this month.
Any idea what i can expect?
What types of things do they ask?
And what are the requirements to get your cert. I know its probably different by state.
but still, a general idea would be nice.

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Permalink Reply by DOWNS290 on May 7, 2009 at 11:43am

HAZMAT AWARENESS IS SIMPLE. VERY BASIC INFORMATION AND THERE ISNT A WHOLE LOT TO IT. I AM HAZMAT OPS LEVEL AND WORKING ON MY TECH LEVEL THATS WHEN THINGS START GETTING TOUGH. ONCE YOUR AT THIS LEVEL THEY TEACH YOU TO START DEALING WITH THE CRAP. AT YOUR AWARNESS LEVEL YOU JUST NEED TO IDENTIFY IT AND STAY THE HELL AWAY. LOL . GOOD LUCK.

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Permalink Reply by Marty Hrinko on May 11, 2009 at 9:38am

Awareness is very simple... They just teach you basic stuff that you woud need to know. Make sure you listen to the instructor and STUDY!!!

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Permalink Reply by Jake Fireman on May 11, 2009 at 9:55am

Brandon

You don't have to be good at math or science. It is a very basic class that lets you know what to look for at a Hazardous Materials "scene"... Mostly all the administrative info about 'codes' etc, then alot of Recognition and Clues and what to look for kinda stuff. There will of course be some acronyms...But it is a very simple basic class. just pay attention and youll do fine!

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Permalink Reply by Jake Fireman on May 11, 2009 at 9:56am

and as with EVERYTHING

Safety First Last ALWAYS!

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Permalink Reply by Brandon on May 13, 2009 at 1:27pm

Thanks Jake. Really eased my mind,
I take the class online, Starting this Friday.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on May 13, 2009 at 2:18pm

Did you know that typing a post with all capitals is considered "yelling" on the internet? Just a thought... : ) CB

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Permalink Reply by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on May 13, 2009 at 2:28pm

Brandon, While I'm not familiar with the exact course that you are taking, I thought I'd give you a heads up as to what to expect and what you need to memorize. I say this as one of the original authors and course developers for the California State Hazmat Techinician program in the 80's.

1. What is a hazardous material. (solid, liquid, gas)
2. What kinds of hazardous materials are out there? E, G, FL, FS, O, P, R, C (hazard classes)
3. What types of containers are out there that store hazardous materials? (drums, carboys, tankers, cylinders...)
4. If hazmat stuff gets out of the box, how do they behave and how do you mitigate the incident?
5. What's the difference between a FRA and FRO?
6. If hazmat stuff gets on you or someone else, how do you decontaminate them without getting exposed yourself?
7. What kind of warning placards are out there, i.e. NFPA 704 Hazard Diamond, DOT Placards (see #2)
8. When you arrive on scene at a hazmat incident, how do you organize yourself to deal with it?
- Sizeup
- Command
- Assistance
- Rescue
- Isolate
- Evacuate
- Person responsible (liaison)
- Material ID
- Always be Safe!

This is basically what will be covered and should give you some insight as to what to expect.

Best of luck and remember, what you learn now can save yours and others lives down the road. Train as if your life depends on it... because it does.

Stay safe,

CB

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Permalink Reply by Robert on May 13, 2009 at 2:33pm

hazmat awareness is just your first step.no worries just b sure 2 pay close attention.
im a hazmat tech for 5 yrs now and i enjoy it but always remember bro your saftey comes first .
hit me back .....black rob speakin by the way!