By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify hazardous substances and understand the risks associated with them during an incident.
- Assess the potential outcomes of emergencies involving hazardous substances.
- Recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency situation.
- Determine the identity of hazardous substances, if possible.
- Understand your role in emergency response, including site security, control measures, and the use of the U.S. D.O.T Emergency Response Guidebook.
- Evaluate the need for additional resources and notify the communication center appropriately.