Hazardardous materials
Qualification overview
Let us be candid. Hazardous Material training is generally not high on healthcare personnel's list of fun things to do. However, complying with the OSHA standard and being prepared to manage contaminated victims and internal spills are necessary in order to protect healthcare personnel, victims, patients, the facility, and the community.
Course contents
Introduction
Hospital incident command
Set up triage and decontamination lanes
Waste minimization
Hazardous material identification
Hazardous materials management
Respiratory protection
Authority and responsibility
Hazardous material disposal
Air monitoring
Target participants
First receivers typically include personnel in the following roles: clinicians and other hospital staff who have a role in receiving and treating contaminated victims (e.g., triage, decontamination, medical treatment, and security) and those whose roles support these functions (e.g., set up and patient tracking)
FAQ
What is a hazardous material?
A hazardous material is defined as a substance or material that the Secretary of Transportation has determined is capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce.
Who is required to be trained?
A hazardous materials (hazmat) employer shall ensure that each of its hazmat employees is trained in accordance with the requirements” of the regulations.
What does "hazmat employer" mean?
Hazmat employer is “A person who employs or uses at least one hazmat employee on a full-time, part time, or temporary basis.”
What does "hazmat employer" mean?
Hazmat employer is “A person who employs or uses at least one hazmat employee on a full-time, part time, or temporary basis.”
What does "hazmat employee" mean?
hazmat employee is any employee who is “Employed on a full-time, part time, or temporary basis by a hazmat employer and who in the course of such full time, part time or temporary employment directly affects hazardous materials transportation safety”.
How much does it cost to attend a course?
Please contact us for information on prices.
How do I order this course from BEC?
This is simple, you can either make your booking or enquiry online, or call us on 02 552 2500, where our training advisors will advice you on the training solutions we offer.