Emergency Response And Rescue

Course Overview

Our HAZMAT training course is designed for both everyday workers and Emergency Response Teams who may be required to respond to hazardous materials incidents in the workplace.

This training course is taught by experienced Emergency Services Instructors who lead participants through both theory and practical sessions with the goal of safely responding to on-site HAZMAT emergencies.

This training course has a significant practical emphasis. Practical modules include:

• Assessment of the incident scene

• Selecting, donning and testing protective clothing (including splash or gas-tight suits)

• Identifying and handling hazardous materials

• Establishing hazard control and decontamination zones

• Containing and recovering hazardous materials

• Decontamination

• Rescue procedures.

For group-based (company) courses, capabilities and course topics will be tailored and contextualised to the requirements of your work site.

Course Outline

• HAZCHEM and dangerous goods legislation

• HAZCHEM incident response protocols and procedures

• Assessing an incident scene

• Selecting, donning and testing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including splash and gas-tight suits

• Identifying and handling hazardous materials

• Establishing hazard control and decontamination zones

• Containing and recovering hazardous materials

• Decontamination

• Rescue procedures

• Relevant safety documentation, including HAZMAT emergency action guides (HAG sheets), SDS’s and HAZCHEM sheets.

Course Inclusions

• Training conducted by an experienced emergency services instructor with strong knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards

• Practical hands-on training

• Recommendations and advice for specialised PPE and equipment for a particular workplace

• Advice on risk control methods for the type of work to be undertaken.

Each Trainee Must Provide

Please contact us to discuss your equipment requirements.

Participants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills

• Have the ability to read and write English

• Arrive in suitable attire, including long pants and closed-in shoes

• Be clean shaven (for breathing apparatus)

• Meet all prerequisite requirements for this course.