Fundamentals of HAZMAT Protection - Suits & Beyond

Overview

In occupational health and safety, hazardous materials (HAZMAT) are a concept that cannot be ignored. If negligence is shown in this area, the industries, workers, and the environment can face dire consequences. To ensure that the workers and employees working under hazardous conditions remain protected, it is necessary to have a basic knowledge of hazmat and its associated concepts.

Regarding basic knowledge, course developers at Exoexcellence Consultants have developed this brief, unimodular course. Comprising four topics, the course discusses several essential concepts concerned with hazmat protection, including the classification of hazmat materials, modes of transporting hazmat materials, and prevalent rules and regulations.

The course also takes a deep look at hazmat suits, their classification as prescribed by OSHA, and the implications of each class of hazmat suit. Also, each of the four topics contains a list of assessment questions. Solving them will help you revise all the major concepts concerning hazmat protection. Overall, this course will help you build strong foundations in the hazmat field, allowing you to continue your professional journey in this OS&H area more easily.