NFPA 470 – HazMat Awareness & Operations
5 days · Certificate of Competency · HRD Corp Claimable
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the hazardous materials
- Take safety actions during an incident
- Identify the different types of Chemical Spillage Suits (CPS)
- Understand the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Perform the usage of the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Understand how to identify the spillage by using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
- Establish and activate the Chemical Spillage Control Team
- Understand the role and responsibilities of every team member
This program is for professionals involved in, or with responsibilities related to, Hazmat operations, emergency response, or industrial safety. It includes:
- Industrial Workers
- Safety Officers and Managers
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Occupational Health and Safety Personnel
Hazardous materials incidents can occur on roads, in industrial sites, or within communities. This course prepares responders to recognise hazards, protect themselves, and take initial control actions during chemical emergencies. It builds a strong foundation for advanced HazMat response and supports safer, faster decision-making in the field.
Key Benefits:
- Identifies hazardous materials and threat types
- Reduces responder exposure and contamination risks
- Protects the public, environment, and property
- Aligns with international NFPA competency standards
- Serves as the entry-level requirement for advanced HazMat roles
Understanding the NFPA 470 Pathways
Each NFPA 470 programme supports a different role in hazardous materials response, from defensive action to technical response and incident command.
| Programme | Nature | Best For | Main Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness & Operations | Defensive | Frontline responders and workplace emergency teams | Recognise hazards, isolate the area, initiate notification, and carry out defensive response actions. |
| Technician | Offensive | Dedicated HazMat response personnel | Handle more complex hazardous materials incidents using specialised knowledge, equipment, and advanced response methods. |
| Incident Command | Strategic & Management | Team leaders, supervisors, and incident commanders | Lead the incident, coordinate resources, make decisions, and manage the overall response strategy. |