Course Goals

Upon completion of this program, the Hazardous Materials Technician shall be able to support the Incident Safety Officer by performing the functions of an Assistant Safety Officer: Hazardous Materials (Hazardous Materials Safety Officer). The course participant shall be able to analyze hazards and risks to personnel, develop a site safety and control plan, support the implementation of the plan, monitor the scene activities for deviation from the safety plan and take corrective measures and ensure that the incident is properly terminated.