FST 116 - Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

Institution:

Jefferson College

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Description:

Corequisite: FST110 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations consists of an awareness section and an operations section. The awareness portion of this course educates and trains emergency responders in hazardous materials recognition and identification, in how to assess whether to intervene, and in the background of laws and regulations affecting the standard of care for hazardous materials emergency responders. The operations portion of this course is designed to enable emergency first responders to operate in a defensive mode, minimizing harm to people, property, and the environment while maintaining their own safety. Both portions are designed to provide first responders with the cognitive knowledge and handson skill required by OSHA 1910.120 (q), NFPA 472, and the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Guidelines for Public Sector Hazardous Materials Training. (F,S)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jeffco.edu

Phone Number:

(636) 797-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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