Hazmat Training

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and withdraw from hazardous situations in the resources and infrastructure industries and locate and evacuate to a place of safety. It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under some degree of supervision.

It provides an introduction to explosion-protected equipment and explains how to read hazardous area classification drawings and interpret equipment markings. Safe systems of work and safety issues such as toxicity are also covered.

This unit covers the competency required to safely combat incidents involving hazardous materials. ‘Hazardous Materials’ is a generic term used to refer to an incident involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances.

This course applies to personnel who respond to an incident involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances and provides the skills and knowledge to identify and assess the hazards and risks and contribute to procedures to be adopted when confronted by a hazardous materials situation

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the competency requirements associated with the identification, avoidance, review, and evaluation of workplace risks and hazards, maintenance of personal safety and the reporting to supervisors and team members.