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16 Hour Hazardous Materials Technician Level III Responder ‑ Online

The 16 Hour Hazardous Materials Technician Level III Responder Online course is designed for first responders, emergency personnel, and safety professionals seeking advanced training in hazardous materials handling. This Hazmat technician training program online equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, respond to, and mitigate hazardous materials incidents safely. Participants will gain expertise in hazard recognition, containment, decontamination procedures, and emergency response protocols.

The Hazmat technician class provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs), a Certificate of Completion, and a PVC wallet ID, validating your competency as a Hazmat Technician Level III. Ideal for those seeking career advancement or compliance with DOT and OSHA hazmat requirements, this course combines flexibility with comprehensive, practical training to prepare students for real-world hazardous materials scenarios.

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Learning Objectives

Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Level III Hazmat Technician.
Identify hazardous materials and classify them according to DOT and OSHA regulations.
Demonstrate knowledge of hazard recognition and risk assessment techniques.
Apply proper containment, control, and mitigation procedures for hazardous materials incidents.

Understand the use and limitations of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hazmat operations.
Follow proper decontamination procedures for personnel, equipment, and affected areas.
Implement emergency response protocols safely and effectively during hazmat incidents.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local hazardous materials regulations.

Course Outline

1. Course Introduction
1. The 24 Hour Hazardous Materials Technician
2. Part 1 - First Responder Operations
3. Module 1 - Introduction to Hazmat First Responders
1. FRO Overview
2. Introduction to Hazardous Materials Emergency Response
3. Hazmat Emergency Responders
4. Hazardous Materials, Substances and Wastes
5. Recognizing Hazardous Materials Incidents
6. Part 1 - Module 1 Exam
4. Module 2 - The 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook
1. Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Overview
2. ERG White Pages Quiz
3. ERG Yellow-bordered & Blue-bordered Pages
4. ERG Yellow-bordered & Blue-bordered Pages Quiz
5. ERG Orange-bordered Pages
6. ERG Orange-bordered Pages Quiz
7. ERG Green-bordered Pages
8. ERG Green-bordered Pages Quiz
9. Part 1 - Module 2 ERG Exercise
5. Module 3 - Basic First Responder Actions
1. Managing Hazmat Incidents
2. Basic Actions for all First Responders
3. Part 1 - Module 3 Exam
6. Module 4 - Hazmat Container Identification
1. Road Trailer Identification
2. Rail and Other Modes of Transportation
3. Other Hazmat Container Identification
4. Part 1 - Module 4 Exam
7. Module 5 - First Responders at the Operations Level
1. Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
2. Fire Control on a Hazmat Incident
3. FRO Entry Operations at a Hazmat Incident
4. Decontamination and the FRO
5. FRO Mitigation
6. FRO Summary and Conclusion
7. Part 1 - Module 5 Exam

8. Part 2 - The Hazardous Materials Technician
9. Module 1 - Introduction to the Hazmat Technician
1. Introduction to Part 2 - The Hazardous Materials Technician
2. Regulatory Requirements for the Hazmat Technician
3. Medical Surveillance and the Hazmat Technician
4. Emergency Response Planning
5. Part 2 - Module 1 Exam
10. Module 2 - Hazmat Incident Command
1. Hazmat Incident Command and the Public Sector Response
2. Hazmat Group Functional Leaders
3. Additional ICS Hazmat Group Positions
4. Hazmat Incident Command and the Private Facility Response
5. Part 2 - Module 2 Exam
11. Module 3 - Toxicology and Chemical Hazards
1. Hazardous Materials Referencing
2. Introduction to Toxicology
3. The Importance of Dosage
4. Types of Toxic Substances
5. Toxicological Effects
6. Factors that Influence Toxicity
7. Physical and Chemical Properties
8. Part 2 - Module 3 Exam
12. Module 4 - Hazmat Incident Operations
1. Site Control Tactics and Strategy
2. Incident Safety
3. Hazard and Risk Assessment
4. Advanced Hazmat Mitigation Techniques
5. Hazmat Incident Decontamination
6. Special Considerations for the Hazmat Technician
7. Part 2 - Module 4 Exam
13. Module 5 - Animated Video Series Example
1. Hazmat Incident from Notification to Termination Part 1
2. Hazmat Incident from Notification to Termination Part 2
3. Summary and Conclusion for Part 2

Training Process

Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Level III Hazmat Technician. Identify hazardous materials and classify them according to DOT and OSHA regulations. Demonstrate knowledge of hazard recognition and risk assessment techniques. Apply proper containment, control, and mitigation procedures for hazardous materials incidents. Understand the use and limitations of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hazmat operations. Follow proper decontamination procedures for personnel, equipment, and affected areas. Implement emergency response protocols safely and effectively during hazmat incidents. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local hazardous materials regulations. Each Hazmat Employer must train, test, and certify each Hazmat Employee within 90 days of employment. Recurrent training is required at least once every three years. Initial training is mandatory within 90 days for new employees or for employees assuming new hazmat responsibilities. Until fully trained, employees may perform hazardous materials (HazMat) functions only under direct supervision. The Department of Transportation requires all hazmat employees to be retrained and tested at least once every three years.

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