What is transcaer?

About TRANSCAER TRANSCAERSM (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) is a national outreach effort to help communities prepare for and respond to hazardous material transportation incidents. Our free training courses are led by industry experts who volunteer their time to support our mission.

What is Hazmat awareness training?

The Hazardous Materials Awareness course provides students with training to proficiency in identifying hazardous materials; utilizing the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2016 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) to identify hazardous materials risks and protective actions, utilizing hazard communication documents to …

What are the five general areas of hazmat training?

The Five Types of HazMat Employee Training

• General Awareness Familiarization Training.
• Function Specific Training.
• Safety Training.
• Security General Awareness Training.
• In-Depth Security Training.

How many levels of hazardous materials training are recognized in the regulations?

There are 4 levels of protection and associated protective equipment as designated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) workers: Level A, Level B, Level C and Level D. The levels range from the most protective (Level A) to the least protective (Level D).

How many hours is HazMat awareness?

Hazardous Materials Awareness – NFPA : 7.00 Hours.

What is an awareness level responder?

First responders at the awareness level are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release.

What is a Level 4 hazardous material?

Risk level 4: Materials too dangerous to human health to expose firefighters. A few whiffs of the vapor could cause death or the vapor or liquid could be fatal on penetrating the firefighter s normal full protective clothing.

What is Level 3 Hazmat?

Risk level 3: Materials extremely hazardous to health, but areas may be entered with extreme care. Full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus, coat, pants, gloves, and boots, with bands around the legs, arms, and waist should be provided. No skin surface should be exposed.

How long is Hazmat awareness training?

You do not need to complete the course in one session. Plan 20 to 30 minute blocks of time for each module. This course should take (on average) 3 hours to complete. Use this number if you are required to track time spent during training.

What is Transcaer SM?

TRANSCAER SM (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) is a national outreach effort to help communities prepare for and respond to hazardous material transportation incidents. Our free training courses are led by industry experts who volunteer their time to support our mission.

Who are Transcaer’s volunteer members?

Our volunteer members come from a variety of industry sectors, including chemical manufacturing, transportation, distribution, emergency response, and government. If you have additional questions about TRANSCAER training programs, connect with your regional or state coordinator.

Where can I get hazmat training for free?

Industry experts deliver hands-on hazmat training courses across the country—for free. Take training on your own time with digital courses hosted by subject matter experts.