By achieving this certification, candidates will be able to identify the presence of hazardous materials, understand the potential harm they pose to first responders, and recognize the roles and responsibilities of both awareness and operations level HAZMAT personnel. Additionally, they will gain insights into federal, state, and local HAZMAT regulations, which are crucial for compliance and effective response. The certification does allow for other country regulations to be also covered, in addition to US specific regulations.

Why This Certification Matters

In today’s complex emergency response landscape, the ability to identify and manage hazardous materials is critical. This certification not only enhances personal safety but also ensures that candidates can contribute effectively to incident management. By understanding how to use resources like the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and recognizing various HAZMAT markings and placards, candidates can make informed decisions during incidents. Moreover, the certification emphasizes the importance of pre-incident surveys and basic container information in identifying potential hazards, thereby reducing risks for both responders and the public.

Syllabus

Here are the key areas covered in the CorePass® Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA 472) certification:

• Recognize the Presence and Importance of Hazardous Materials: Understand how hazardous materials can impact incident scenes and first responders.

• Harm to First Responders: List ways hazardous materials incidents can harm responders.

• Roles and Responsibilities: Explain the roles of awareness and operations level HAZMAT personnel.

• HAZMAT Regulations: Discuss federal, state, and local regulations governing hazardous materials.

• Seven Clues to HAZMAT Presence: Identify indicators of hazardous materials at an incident.

• Locations and Occupancy Types: Recognize areas where hazardous materials are commonly found.

• Pre-Incident Surveys: Discuss the utility of pre-incident surveys in HAZMAT incidents.

• Basic Container Information: Explain how container details can aid in identifying hazardous materials.

• UN Hazard Classes and Divisions: Identify the nine UN hazard classes and divisions.

• HAZMAT Markings and Labels: Recognize different types of HAZMAT placards, markings, and labels.

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Target Audience

This certification is ideal for the following candidates:

• Emergency Responders: Firefighters, police officers, rescuers and paramedics who may encounter hazardous materials during their duties.

• Industrial Workers: Employees in industries where hazardous materials are used or stored.

• Transportation Personnel: Drivers and handlers of hazardous materials.

• Facility Managers: Individuals responsible for managing facilities that store or use hazardous materials.

• Public Safety Officials: Those involved in emergency planning and response at the local or national level.