1. Hazardous Materials Fundamentals and Classification

• HAZMAT definition including (chemical hazards, physical hazards, and health hazards)

• DOT 49 CFR 172 classification including (hazard classes, packing groups, and identification numbers)

• OSHA 1910.120 requirements including (emergency response levels, training standards, and safety protocols)

• NFPA 704 identification including (diamond system, hazard ratings, and special hazards)

2. Hazmat Identification and Information Resources

• Identification methods including (placards, labels, shipping papers, and safety data sheets)

• DOT placarding system including (hazard class placards, identification numbers, and transportation markings)

• Information resources including (emergency response guidebooks, technical databases, and expert consultation)

• SDS interpretation including (hazard information, physical properties, and emergency procedures)

3. Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection

• EPA protection levels including (Level A, Level B, Level C, and Level D protection)

• OSHA 1910.120 PPE requirements including (selection criteria, ensemble components, and compatibility)

• Respiratory protection including (SCBA, air-purifying respirators, and supplied-air systems)

• PPE limitations including (breakthrough times, permeation rates, and degradation factors)

4. Decontamination Procedures and Protocols

• Decontamination principles including (contamination control, cross-contamination prevention, and personnel protection)

• NFPA 472 decon procedures including (gross decontamination, formal decontamination, and emergency decontamination)

• Decon setup including (decontamination corridor, wash stations, and waste collection)

• Equipment decontamination including (tools, instruments, and protective equipment)

5. Emergency Response and Incident Command

• NIMS incident command including (ICS structure, unified command, and resource management)

• NFPA 472 response levels including (awareness, operations, technician, and specialist competencies)

• Response priorities including (life safety, incident stabilization, and property protection)

• Tactical objectives including (isolation, containment, and mitigation strategies)

6. Hazmat Containment and Mitigation

• Containment techniques including (absorption, adsorption, and chemical neutralization)

• Leak control including (plugging, patching, and overpacking procedures)

• OSHA 1910.120 containment requirements including (spill control, vapor suppression, and area isolation)

• Mitigation strategies including (dilution, dispersion, and chemical reaction control)

7. Monitoring and Detection Equipment

• Detection instruments including (photoionization detectors, combustible gas indicators, and colorimetric tubes)

• Monitoring procedures including (atmospheric testing, contamination assessment, and exposure evaluation)

• OSHA 1910.120 monitoring requirements including (initial assessment, periodic monitoring, and termination criteria)

• Quality assurance including (calibration procedures, maintenance schedules, and accuracy verification)

8. Emergency Planning and Coordination

• Emergency action plans including (notification procedures, evacuation protocols, and resource deployment)

• SARA Title III requirements including (emergency planning, community notification, and reporting obligations)

• Multi-agency coordination including (fire departments, law enforcement, and environmental agencies)

• Public protection including (evacuation procedures, shelter-in-place, and public notification)