HAZMAT and Spill Control

Level: Advanced | Type: Classroom | Discipline: Health Safety and Environment

Course Objective

  • This program focuses on the unique response and personal protection challenges that responders face during a hazardous spill and a Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incident and prepares emergency responders from all disciplines to recognize and identify hazardous material and to mitigate a HazMat incident by preventing further contamination of people, property, and the environment.
Activities
  • Classroom - Listening and contributing to discussions and exercises (group Discussions and workshops and exercises).

Awarding Body:

  • Certificates from IIRSM – UK

Pass requirements:

  • Written exam with 60%

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  • An understanding of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques
  • An understanding of how to select and use proper personal protective equipment was provided to the First Responder.
  • An understanding of basic hazardous materials terms
  • An understanding of how to perform basic control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available with their unit
  • An understanding of how to implement basic decontamination procedures
  • An understanding of the relevant Standard Operating Procedures and Termination Procedures


  • In charge of law enforcement agencies
  • Emergency medical services
  • Fire/rescue service
  • Public works/utility workers
  • Emergency management
  • Public health
  • Healthcare providers


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