| BLOOD-BOURNE PATHOGENS/INFECTIUOS DISEASE* |
WEG1-PSFABIDA |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| Any responder, regardless of their location or branch of service, may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and infectious disease (such as Hepatitis C or HIV) in the course of their duties. In addition, the role of responders as “America’s Domestic Defenders”, place themselves at risk to exposure as a consequence of a WMD terrorist incident. This course provides basic information on the diseases themselves and routes of exposure as well as precautions needed to minimize or eliminate risk and regulatory requirements. |
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| Blood-borne Pathogens and Infectious Disease, Biological Agent Review* |
WEG2-PSFABPIDBR |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: Initial blood borne pathogens |
| This course prepares personnel to effectively and safely respond to these common emergencies. Covered are the hazards of carbon monoxide, typical carbon monoxide sources, carbon monoxide detector design, monitoring equipment and suggested response and investigation procedures. |
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| CAVE RESCUE* |
WEG3-PSFACARE |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course provides the student with instruction in the basics of cave structure, proper techniques for rescue operations in caves, and safety considerations for rescue operations. |
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| CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR RESPONSE* |
WEG4-PSFACORE |
| 3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course prepares personnel to effectively and safely respond to these common emergencies. Covered are the hazards of carbon monoxide, typical carbon monoxide sources, carbon monoxide detector design, monitoring equipment and suggested response and investigation procedures. |
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| CONFINED SPACE RESCUE* |
WEG5-PSFACSR |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: REPA & RORA |
| Upon completion of this course, personnel shall be able to identify and demonstrate proper levels of PPE as they relate to Decontamination. They will also be able to identify and demonstrate proper Decontamination procedures in various scenarios. This is a hands on program developing proficiencies when working with hazardous materials and WMD emergencies to assist Hazardous Materials Teams and Strike Teams at the Operations level. This will be done with drills in setting up zones, identifying materials and its properties, and identifying levels of protective clothing necessary. Drills in proper types of decontamination will be included. |
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| DECONTAIMINATION PRACTICES* |
WEG6-PSFADCON |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HazMat Operations (NFPA 427) or 29CFR 1910.120 |
| Upon completion of this course, personnel shall be able to identify and demonstrate proper levels of PPE as they relate to Decontamination. They will also be able to identify and demonstrate proper Decontamination procedures in various scenarios. This is a hands on program developing proficiencies when working with hazardous materials and WMD emergencies to assist Hazardous Materials Teams and Strike Teams at the Operations level. This will be done with drills in setting up zones, identifying materials and its properties, and identifying levels of protective clothing necessary. Drills in proper types of decontamination will be included. |
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| ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIES* |
WEG7-PSFAELFS |
| 3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course provides instruction on how to deal with emergencies involving “live” electrical wires and/or equipment. |
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| EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: BASIC* |
WEG8-NFAERTBC |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMO or equivalent |
| Any area whether it be rural, suburban or urban, is susceptible to an incident involving terrorist or criminal activity. This course is intended to provide personnel with a general understanding and recognition of terrorism, defensive considerations (biological, chemical, nuclear, incendiary, or explosive) as well as command and control issues associated with criminal incidents. |
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| Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical Consideration: HAZ-MAT* |
WEG9-NFAERTTCHM |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ERTBC |
| This course is designed for the first on-the-scene personnel or persons with HAZ-MAT responsibilities for developing initial tactical considerations. The personnel will be trained in security considerations, identifying signs of terrorism, anticipating unusual response circumstances, assessing information and taking corrective actions, and importantly determining strategies for survival. The personnel will also apply their knowledge about response to Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical and Explosive (B-NICE) events: identifying and preserving evidence, managing site safety, mitigating the incident, documenting the event and debriefing personnel. |
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| EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING* |
WEG10-PSFAEVOC |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course provides instruction in techniques of driving emergency vehicle under all conditions. Personnel will learn the importance of vehicle dynamics, driver selection, conditions and preparation on safe vehicle operations. The course includes practice on a driving course laid out to simulate various driving conditions. Also included is a section on service and preventive maintenance. |
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| FLAMMABLE LIQUID FIRES* |
WEG11-PSFAFLBU |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HAZ MAT OPS |
| This course provides instruction about fires involving various liquids with emphasis on hydrocarbon fuels. Methods to extinguish fires are discussed and then practiced during live fire exercises. |
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| LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM/NATURAL GAS EMERGENCIES* |
WEG12-PSFALPGE |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course will provide the basic skills of identifying hazardous materials recognize hazardous materials presence, identify hazardous materials and their associated hazard characteristics. |
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| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AWARENESS LEVEL 472* |
WEG13-PSFAHMA |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course will provide the basic skills of identifying hazardous materials recognize hazardous materials presence, identify hazardous materials and their associated hazard characteristics. |
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| HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS REFRESHER* |
WEG14-PSFAHMAR |
| 1.5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMA |
| This course will provide the basic skills of identifying hazardous materials recognize hazardous materials presence, identify hazardous materials and their associated hazard characteristics. |
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| HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS LEVEL 472* |
WEG15-PSFAHMO |
| 24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMA |
| This course is designed to prepare the personnel to respond to hazardous materials incidents at the Operations Level in accordance to NFPA 472. |
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| HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS REFRESHER* |
WEG17-PSFAHMDP |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMO |
| The target audience of this program is any individual who has an active involvement in planning, organizing, implementing, or monitoring an occupational health and safety program within their organization. Such topics as risk analysis, wellness, program management and other occupational safety issues are covered in depth. |
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| HIGHWAY INCIDENT SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONTROL* |
WEG19-PSFAHSTC |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course is designed for those who command, respond or work at highway incidents. Personnel will learn how to adapt the same safety and traffic control principles used to establish work zones in the highway construction and maintenance industries. They will be shown ways of applying these principles, using limited equipment and staffing, to enhance safety at emergency incidents on streets and highways. Topics covered include scene assessment, risk management, regulatory issues of temporary traffic control, necessary equipment, flagging, and personnel safety procedures. |
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| INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM* |
WEG20-DHSI100 |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course will discuss the need for a management system during major emergencies and disasters. Personnel will learn the five functions of the ICS, the commend staff functions, organizational structure of the ICS, common terminology used in the ICS, responsibilities of the emergency responders, and the facilities used in the ICS. Personnel will also learn what Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are and do, as well as, when Unified Command Systems are used. It is designed mainly for allied professionals and others who might conceivably perform functions at an emergency incident. |
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| INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Single Resources/Initial Actions |
WEG21-DHSI200 |
| 12 HOURS PREREQUISITE: WEG21-DHSI100 |
| This course will cover the following topics: Leadership and Management, Delegation of Authority and Management Objectives, Functional Areas and Positions, Briefings, Organizational Flexibility and Transfer of Command. |
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| NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)/Introduction* |
WEG22-DHSI700 |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course introduces personnel to the National Incident Management System (NIMS); the need for NIMS, what NIMS is, and NIMS compliance. |
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| NATIONAL RESPONSE PLAN/Introduction* |
WEG23-DHSI800 |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course will provide an overview of the National Response Plan and its correlation to NIMS via lecture and by Instructor led small group exercises and activities to address the following: Roles and responsibilities of Federal, State, local and tribal governments, and private organizations. Coordinating structures in the field and at the regional and national levels. Field level organizations and teams that support and manage an incident. Incident management actions, including notification and assessment, activation deployment, and demobilization. Implementation schedule for the National Response Plan and its supporting protocols. |
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| EMPLOYEE SAFETY & EXTINGUISHER TRAINING* |
WEG24-PSFAISET |
| 3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course provides personnel with information concerning safety in the workplace. It also provides the student with hands on training in the use of portable fire extinguishers. |
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| INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER* |
WEG25-NFAISO |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HM Ops |
| This course focuses on the duties of the person who finds himself or herself in the role of the safety officer at an incident. It is an incident specific, scene-oriented course designed to teach what a safety officer on the scene needs to know and be able to do, using scenarios to convey instructional points. |
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| INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE, Basic* |
WEG26-PSFAIFBB |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| The audience for this course is those persons who have been assigned fire safety duties by their employer up to and including those specific for Incipient Fire Brigades by OSHA’s Fire Brigade Regulations. Emphasis is placed on procedures that can be safely followed using extinguishers and other first line fire fighting equipment. |
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| INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE, Comprehensive* |
WEG27-PSFAIFBC |
| 24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| The industrial fire brigade member is instructed in the skills necessary to function as a member of an interior structural fire brigade as defined by OSHA’s Fire Brigade Regulations. Topics Include: hose line advancement, extinguisher selection and use, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, and salvage practices. Practical application of these skills in a “hands-on” manner is provided. |
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| INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE, Extended* |
WEG28-PSFAIFBX |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: WEG27-PSFAIFBC |
| This course provides instruction in a more detailed format of the knowledge and skills required of members of incipient fire brigades as defined by OSHA. |
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| PROPANE EMERGENCIES AWARENESS* |
WEG29-PSFAPPEA |
| 4.5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMAR or HM Aware Cert |
| This program has been designed for emergency response personnel (law enforcement, EMS, emergency management, entry-level fire service personnel, public works and transportation employees) whose duties meet the OSHA definition of the Awareness level of hazardous materials response. Students will learn about the basic properties and hazards of propane and liquefied petroleum gases, and will be able to take appropriate actions consistent with the limitations of the Awareness level to protect lives and property during propane incidents. |
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| PROPANE EMERGENCIES OPERATIONS* |
WEG30-PSFAPPEO |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMOR or HM Ops Cert |
| This program has been designed for emergency response personnel whose duties meet the OSHA definition of the Operations level of hazardous materials response. Personnel will learn about the basic properties and hazards of propane and liquefied petroleum gases, containment vessel characteristics, and control strategies for the more common types of propane emergencies (consistent with the limitations of the Operations level). |
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| PROPANE EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN* |
WEG31-PSFAPPPT |
| 24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMOR or HM Ops Cert |
| This program has been designed for emergency response personnel whose duties meet the OSHA definition of the Operations level of hazardous materials response, but whose response area includes more complex propane problems such as large-capacity fixed storage or bulk filling facilities. Students will learn about the basic properties and hazards of propane and liquefied petroleum gases, containment vessel characteristics, and control strategies for the more complex as well as more common types of propane emergencies. |
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| PROPANE EMERGENCIES PRACTICAL EXERCISES* |
WEG32-PSFAPPPE |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITES: PPEO OR PPET |
| This course is designed for the personnel who are competent in basic fire fighting skills such as hose line handling and SCBA, and who has a fundamental knowledge of propane/LNG and LNG container behavior under emergency conditions. It permits the material learned in the prerequisite Propane Emergencies Operations (PPEO) or Propane Emergencies Technician to be applied to live-fire LNG scenarios using a variety of props. |
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| RESPIRATORY PROTECTION I* |
WEG33-PSFAREPR |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course is designed to familiarize personnel with basic respiratory protection. Topics include: the human respiratory system, effects of toxic atmospheres, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Live drills are part of this course. |
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| RESPIRATORY PROTECTION II* |
WEG34-PSFAREPA |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: REPR |
| This enhanced training builds on the basic skills learned in the prerequisite. It will enhance the abilities of SCBA users, build their confidence in using the apparatus, and prepare them for the more complex situations that they may encounter (i.e. rapid intervention team work, restricted horizontal/vertical spaces, etc.) |
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| BASIC RIGGING FOR ROPE RESCUE* |
WEG35-PSFAROBR |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course is designed for personnel whose duties require training in basic rope rescue knowledge’s and skills, but not in rappelling. Personnel are introduced to rope construction, rope characteristics, rope hardware and various knots and hitches. They will participate in patient packaging and stokes litter-handling exercises, and will be trained in practical haul systems and their uses. |
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| ROPE/HIGH ANGLE RESCUE I* |
WEG36-PSFARORE |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ROBR |
| This course provides an introduction to rope, basic rope construction, knots, safe rappelling techniques, and basic haul systems construction. |
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| ROPE HIGH ANGLE RESCUE II* |
WEG37-PSFARORA |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: RORE |
| This course provides personnel with an in depth and hands-on experience with rope and rappelling. Current equipment, skills and knowledge will be developed to effectively and safely perform vertical rescues. The course builds on the skills and knowledge developed in Rope High Angle Rescue I. |
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| TRENCH RESCUE* |
WEG38-PSFATRRE |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course will introduce the student to the knowledge’s and skills necessary to safely and effectively perform complex rescue operations in collapsed trench excavations. Course work will include practical drills and demonstration in simulated trench excavations. |
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| OSHA 10-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY |
WEG39-OSHA10GI |
| 10 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course is designed to provide personnel with variety of training on General Industry safety and health with emphasis on hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention. This course is appropriate for workers, foreman, job supervisors, inspectors, etc., involved in industry. |
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| OSHA 30-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY |
WEG40-OSHA30GI |
| 30 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| The OSHA 30 Hour General Industry training course is a comprehensive safety program designed for anyone involved in general industry. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. OSHA recommends training programs as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910. General industry workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on specific hazards of the job. |
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| OSHA 40-HOUR HAZWOPER |
WEG41-OSHA40HW |
| 40 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course is designed to meet the OSHA (29CFR 1910.120) requirements for hazardous waste operations. Topics covered in this course include introduction to OSHA, hazardous waste operation and emergency response, hazardous materials recognition, principals of toxicology, personal protective equipment, decontamination, hazard and risk assessment, heavy metals awareness, compressed gas cylinders, confined space entry, air monitoring, fall protection, fire prevention and protection, site control, and incident management. |
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| OSHA 8-HOUR HAZWOPER REFRESHER |
WEG42-OSHA8HW |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: 40 HR HAZWOPER |
| This course is designed to meet the OSHA (29CFR 1910.120) requirements for hazardous waste operations annual refresher. This course provides personnel with updates and job specific training. |
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| OSHA HAZWOPER AWARENESS LEVEL |
WEG43-OSHAHWA |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course will provide the basic skills of identifying hazardous materials recognize hazardous materials presence, identify hazardous materials and their associated hazard characteristics. |
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| OSHA HAZWOPER OPERATIONS LEVEL |
WEG44-OSHAHWO |
| 24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HAZWOPER AWARENESS |
| This course is designed to prepare the personnel to respond to hazardous materials incidents at the Operations Level in accordance to 29 CFR 1910.120. |
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| OSHA HAZWOPER INCIDENT COMMAND |
WEG45-OSHAHWIC |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HAZWOPER OPERATIONS |
| This course will discuss the need for a management system during major emergencies and disasters. Personnel will learn the five functions of the ICS, the commend staff functions, organizational structure of the ICS, common terminology used in the ICS, responsibilities of the emergency responders, and the facilities used in the ICS. Personnel will also learn what Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are and do, as well as, when Unified Command Systems are used. It is designed mainly for allied professionals and others who might conceivably perform functions at an emergency incident. |
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| OSHA 8 HOUR WASTE SITE SUPERVISOR |
WEG46-OSHAWSS |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HAZWOPER OPERATIONS |
| This course is designed for the individual located on a hazardous waste site who is responsible to the employer and has the authority and knowledge necessary to implement the site safety and health plan and verify compliance with applicable safety and health requirements. |
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| RESPIRATORY PROTECTION with FIT TEST |
WEG47-OSHARP |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HAZWOPER AWARENESS |
| This course includes why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators. |
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| OSHA CONFINED SPACE ENTRY |
WEG48-OSHACSE |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HAZWOPER OPERATIONS |
| This course is designed to meet the requirements of OSHA (1910.146). Topics covered in this course include; definition of confined space, general requirement, confined space determination and responsibilities of authorized entrants, attendants and supervisors. |
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| OSHA CONFINED SPACE RESCUE |
WEG49-OSHACSR |
| 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: CONFINED SPACE ENTRY |
| Personnel will learn a plan of operation, tools, manpower and manipulation skills required to perform safe removal of victims from limited space confinement. Emphasis is placed on safety and psychological effect on confined space rescue. Personnel will participate in team rescue scenarios. |
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| TRANSPORTATION SECURITY TRAINING |
WEG50-DOTATST |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course will provide the essential information for individuals responsible for implementing and conducting a Right-to-Know training program. Topics include regulatory overview, toxicology, understanding MSDS, NFPA/HMIS systems and Personal Protective Equipment. At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information: The company's Hazard Communication Policy, Principles of chemical handling safety, Storage and handling procedures, Important terms and abbreviations, Reading and understanding a Material Safety Data Sheet, Recognizing and determining the appropriate hazard warnings corresponding to the NFPA and HMIS labeling systems and Familiarization with the Department of Transportation Chemical Classification System. |
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| HAZARD COMMUNICATION |
WEG51-OSHAHC |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course will provide the essential information for individuals responsible for implementing and conducting a Right-to-Know training program. Topics include regulatory overview, toxicology, understanding MSDS, NFPA/HMIS systems and Personal Protective Equipment. At the completion of this training session, the participants will be acquainted with the following information: The company's Hazard Communication Policy, Principles of chemical handling safety, Storage and handling procedures, Important terms and abbreviations, Reading and understanding a Material Safety Data Sheet, Recognizing and determining the appropriate hazard warnings corresponding to the NFPA and HMIS labeling systems and Familiarization with the Department of Transportation Chemical Classification System. |
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| CPR and FIRST AID* |
WEG52-RCCPR |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course is designed to give the layperson the ability to administer first aid and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation until more highly trained emergency medical personnel arrive. This course is provided by the American Red Cross. |
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| CPR and FIRST AID* |
WEG53-AHACPR |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course is designed to give the layperson the ability to administer first aid and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation until more highly trained emergency medical personnel arrive. This course is provided by the American Heart Association. |
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| DOT HM-181 BASIC HAZMAT EMPLOEE |
WEG54-DOT181 |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course is designed to meet the requirements of 49 CFR 172.704 for certification in hazardous materials handling and transportation. Included in this course is; DOT regulation relative to transportation of hazardous materials, recognition and identification, hazard communication, handling emergencies and awareness of security risks. |
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| DOT HM-126F BASIC HAZMAT EMPLOEE |
WEG55-DOT126F |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This program is specifically designed for automotive manufacturers, dealers and distributors as well as automotive service parts manufacturers and distributors. It includes a detailed analysis of the Hazardous Materials Regulations as they pertain to the automotive industry, including the requirements for vehicles, engines, shocks, struts, stays & dampers, air bag modules and seat-belt pretensioners, refrigerants, touch-up paint, car care products, and many others. |
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| DOT HM-215C |
WEG56-DOT215C |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This program is specifically designed for automotive manufacturers, dealers and distributors as well as automotive service parts manufacturers and distributors. It includes a detailed analysis of the Hazardous Materials Regulations as they pertain to the automotive industry, including the requirements for vehicles, engines, shocks, struts, stays & dampers, air bag modules and seat-belt pretensioners, refrigerants, touch-up paint, car care products, and many others. |
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| INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE |
WEG57-OSHAIH |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| Industrial hygiene has been defined as "that science and art devoted to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of those environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace, which may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort among workers or among the citizens of the community." Subjects covered in this course include recognizing and controlling hazards, engineering controls, work practice controls and administrative controls. |
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| LADDER SAFETY |
WEG58-OSHALS |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| Ladders are an important and versatile piece of equipment commonly seen around most jobsites. Ladders come in many different varieties such as straight ladders, extension ladders, fixed ladders, frame ladders, job-built ladders, and stepladders. Although a ladder seems simple enough to use, unsafe ladder practices can lead to serious injuries. Falls are the primary hazard involving ladder use. Topics covered in this course are ladder selection criteria, ladder safety program requirements types of ladders, OSHA's Requirements for ladder safety, ladder storage, maintenance and use criteria. |
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| LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT |
WEG59-OSHALOTO |
| 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| The purpose of this class is to familiarize employees with Lockout/Tagout processes, and to establish safe working practices. Subjects to be discussed will include; facility energy control plan, causes of accidents, OSHA Standards, principles of machine guarding safety, electrical hazards, identification of energy sources, lockout written procedures and equipment utilized for Lockout/Tagout |
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| WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION |
WEG60-DHSWMD |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course is presented in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It is designed to give the participant the basic knowledge and understanding of WMD. Included in this course is information on Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical and Biological weapons. |
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| DEFENSIVE DRIVING |
WEG61-NSCDD |
| 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| The purpose of this classroom and practical hands-on training course is to increase the vehicle operator's awareness of the importance of safe driving principles and practices. Subjects include; General principles of defensive driving, the concepts and application of speed and space management techniques, utilizing the vehicle inspection form and conducting a daily inspection, the characteristics of driving vans, company cars and straight trucks, applying the techniques to manage a tire blow out, applying fire prevention techniques and utilizing a fire extinguisher and the importance of following established procedures during the event of an accident. |
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| OIL POLLUTION ACT of 1990 (OPERATIONS) |
WEG62-DEPOPA |
| 24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This course teaches the basic information required by the EPA and RSPA on Controlling and Mitigating an Oil Spill in water. The "Basic" Selection and Implementation of Response Techniques and Proper Utilization of Response Equipment is covered. Materials and Manpower for Containment, Recovery and Cleanup in Inland Waters and on Land is covered. OPA'90 Compliance is met. Topics covered include; boom design and construction, applicable governmental regulations, homeland security, river boom deployment techniques, spills on land and small waterways, oil sorbents and chemical Agents, incident command system, oil skimmers selection and usage, calm water boom deployment technique and documentation procedures |
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