Course certifies trainees to recognize and assess the presence of hazardous materials in various environments.
Learning Objectives & Specific Outcomes:
Hazmat Awareness is an Emergency Services Training course. Trainees learn how to recognize the presence of hazardous materials, secure compromised areas and contact appropriate authorities such as Hazmat Response Teams. All first responders should have Hazmat Awareness Training.
Topics Include:
The 1-day Hazmat Awareness course is offered in-class. Trainees learn the classifications of dangerous goods, WHMIS, NFPA and Transport Canada symbols, and reference sources for unknown materials.
They also learn how to recognize hazardous materials, in addition to learning about appropriate actions needed to be taken when responding to a hazmat scenes.
The course also covers PPE, respiratory hazards, exposure, and more. Trainees must complete a written exam to receive their certificate.
Our Commitment to First Nations
NATIONS NORTH is a First Nations owned company that IRWIN'S Safety has a minority interest in.
Having successfully and respectfully worked with over 40 First Nations, NATIONS NORTH offers proven experience to help you achieve your goals.
Our training capabilities allow us to offer opportunities for employment to members of your community.
In this Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training, learn the standard classifications and symbols for controlled products, how to read product labels and MSDS forms, and your roles and responsibilities as an employee working with controlled products.
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System) is to provide workers with the information they need to stay safe on the job. It provides workers on how hazardous a product is and it ensures Canada-wide communication standards to protect workers who handle the hazardous chemicals.
Workplace hazards can cause incidents and injury - controlling hazards prevents them. Recognizing, evaluating and controlling hazards are the basic building blocks of any safety and health management system.
HAZMAT Labeling course is designed to help facilities comply with OSHA's HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120). As part of these regulations, there are varying requirements for employee training, depending on an employee's specific level of involvement with hazardous materials.
Upon completion of WHMIS training, participants will be able to: Understand the essential role WHMIS plays in protecting the health and safety of workers Identify the WHMIS responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers
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