Hazardous Materials and Railway Safety for EMS

Course Objectives:

• Participants will be able to identify the roles and responsibilities of various emergency response agencies in hazardous materials and train derailment incidents.
• Participants will gain knowledge of the rail industry, local rail lines, and the types of hazardous commodities and materials transported.
• Participants will be able to apply principles of multi-agency collaboration to ensure an organized and effective emergency response.
• Participants will be able to identify hazards associated with hazardous materials spills, assess risks to responders and the public, and implement appropriate safety measures.
• Participants will be able to apply execute proper decontamination protocols, recognize medical implications of hazardous exposure, and apply best practices for patient treatment.
• Participants will be able to utilize tactical considerations for managing train derailments, hazardous spills, and associated risks like fire or explosions.
• Participants will be able to follow OSHA, DOT, and NFPA guidelines for hazardous materials response and understand the importance of accurate incident documentation.

This course is approved for 4.0 Hours of CAPCE CE Credit.