Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Awareness

Gain essential knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and respond to hazardous material incidents with this foundational course. Designed for entry-level responders, this 40-hour programme equips participants with the tools to ensure public, personnel, and environmental safety during hazmat emergencies.

Completing this course prepares you to act as a first responder in hazardous material situations, contribute to community safety, and progress to Hazmat Operations-Core training.

Build a strong foundation in hazmat awareness to protect lives and the environment while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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Course duration

40 Hours

Course language

English

On- or off-site training

On- & Off-Site Available

NQF level

4

Credits

4

Entry level

NQF Level 4

Course ID

470

Completing this course will enable you to:

Completing this course will enable you to:

  • Act as a first responder to hazardous material incidents.
  • Provide essential information and initial assessments to emergency teams.
  • Enhance community safety through proper identification and reporting of hazardous material risks.
  • Meet the prerequisite requirements for Hazmat Operations-Core training.

Course Outcomes

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise and identify hazardous materials at incident scenes.
  • Understand the potential risks and hazards associated with hazardous materials.
  • Implement initial safety measures to protect personnel, the public, and the environment.
  • Communicate effectively with emergency response teams and authorities.
  • Use reference materials to evaluate and report hazardous material incidents.

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Course Curriculum

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Educational Requirement: Matric (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with two South African languages (one being English).
  • Health Requirement: Certified valid medical qualification (e.g., HPCSA Card, Advanced First Responder SAQA US No. 376480, NQF 3).

Accommodation and meals can also be provided, please enquire.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1: Introduction to Hazardous Materials
    • Definition and types of hazardous materials
    • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • Module 2: Identification and Recognition
    • Identifying hazards using placards, labels, and shipping documents
    • Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • Module 3: Risk Assessment and Safety Measures
    • Identifying risks to health, safety, and the environment
    • Initial actions to ensure scene safety
  • Module 4: Emergency Communication
    • Reporting hazardous material incidents
    • Coordinating with emergency response teams
  • Module 5: Use of Reference Materials
    • Navigating the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
    • Utilizing online and physical resources for hazard evaluation
  • Module 6: Practical Exercises
    • Simulations of hazardous material incidents
    • Applying classroom knowledge in realistic scenarios

Why choose our Occupational Health and Safety courses?

  • Low-pressure lesson environment.
  • Structured modular lessons.
  • We focus on both theory and practical knowledge.
  • Fully-accredited, experienced instructors.

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