Course Objectives:

Participants will:

• Understand basic chemical & physical properties of hazardous materials relating to the selection & use of chemical protective clothing.
• Understand the implications of harm to the emergency responder & protective clothing.
• Be familiar with chemical protection levels, style and classification.
• Be familiar with and perform survival techniques taught in the classroom to demonstrate individual competency.
• Actively participate in a classroom risk assessment exercise and task oriented confidence course utilizing chemical protection clothing in a simulated hot zone.

This course exceeds OSHA 1910.120 requirement for annual refresher training