Hazmat Level III Responder Refresher Online (8 hour)

Objectives

The objectives of our online OSHA 8 Hour Hazardous Materials Technician Level III Responder Refresher training is to meet the OSHA HAZWOPER refresher training requirement of 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8) and 29 CFR 1926.65(q)(8). This course is also intended to meet any OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements for the EPA and State OSHA regulations.

Learning Objectives

• Identify hazardous substances and recognize hazmat incidents;
• Use the current Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG);
• Describe pertinent regulations and standards that apply to the Hazmat Technician, including Emergency Response Planning;
• Explain toxicology exposures and effects, exposure standards, and physical and chemical properties;
• Implement site control, incident safety, and risk assessment techniques;
• Discuss advance hazmat mitigation techniques; and
• Indicate appropriate hazmat decontamination.
• Additionally, in this version, students will:
• View a complete animated video series depicting an entire hazmat incident; and
• Participate in an Online Interactive Tabletop Exercise®.

This course has been updated to align with the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook, which offers crucial information needed by hazmat employees and first responders during the initial phase of any transportation emergency involving hazardous materials or dangerous goods. Key updates include new animated scenarios that cover critical topics such as “Protective Actions” and “Isolation Distances.” These enhancements ensure that participants are well-prepared to handle emergencies effectively and safely.

Topics Covered

Course Introduction

• Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher Overview

Module 1 - Introduction to Hazmat First Responders

• Section 01 - Hazardous Materials, Substances and Wastes
• Section 02 - Recognizing Hazardous Materials Incidents
• Module 1 Exam

Module 2 - The 2020 Emergency Response Guidebook

• Section 03 - Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Overview
• Section 04 - ERG White Pages Quiz
• Section 05 - ERG Yellow-bordered & Blue-bordered Pages
• Section 06 - ERG Yellow-bordered & Blue-bordered Pages Quiz
• Section 07 - ERG Orange-bordered Pages
• Section 08 - ERG Orange-bordered Pages Quiz
• Section 09 - ERG Green-bordered Pages
• Section 10 - ERG Green-bordered Pages Quiz
• Module 2 ERG Exercise

Module 3 - Introduction to the Hazmat Technician

• Section 11 - Regulatory Requirements for the Hazmat Technician
• Section 12 - Medical Surveillance and the Hazmat Technician
• Section 13 - Emergency Response Planning
• Module 3 Exam

Module 4 - Hazmat Incident Operations

• Section 14 - Site Control Tactics and Strategy
• Section 15 - Incident Safety
• Section 16 - Hazard and Risk Assessment
• Section 17 - Advanced Hazmat Mitigation Techniques
• Section 18 - Hazmat Incident Decontamination
• Section 19 - Special Considerations for the Hazmat Technician
• Module 4 Exam

Module 5 - Animated Video Series Example

• Section 20 - Hazmat Incident from Notification to Termination Part 1
• Section 21 - Hazmat Incident from Notification to Termination Part 2

Module 6 - Online Interactive Tabletop Exercise

• Section 22 - Scenario Overview
• Section 23 - Phase 1 - Initiating a Response