IS-5.A: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
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Course DescriptionThis course is intended to provide a general introduction to hazardous materials that can serve as a foundation for more specific studies in the future. This course does not meet Hazardous Materials response requirements identified in HAZWOPER standard (29CFR1910.120(q)(6)(i).
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Target AudiencePublic health professionals seeking a general introduction to hazardous materials.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Explain the roles of Federal, State, Tribal and local governments in reducing hazardous materials risks through Health and Environmental Regulations;
Discuss the two major hazardous materials identification systems used within the United States;
Identify possible terrorist targets of opportunities in the use of toxic industrial chemicals (TIC) as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD);
Identify locations where hazardous materials are commonly found and how to determine their potential health effects;
Describe basic terms that pertain to exposures to hazardous materials;
Read and interpret a materials safety data sheet (MSDS);
Explain how hazardous materials enter the body and contaminate the environment;
Describe what communities can do to increase their emergency preparedness to respond to hazardous materials incidents; and
Identify steps individuals and communities can take to protect themselves during a hazardous materials release.
Council of Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (COL)/COL Tier(s)None listed
Professional/Disciplinary CompetenciesNone listed
FormatOnline/ Self-study
Credit /CEU1 CEUs
Duration10 hrs.
SpecificationsNone listed
Course Publication Date10/31/13"
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