Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards (NFPA 1072/472)selected product title

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This Recert course discusses how harmful substances can enter the human body. Understanding how each of these routes of transmission works will help responders identify the appropriate precautions to take, including the correct personal protective gear to use to avoid exposure.

After completing this course, the fire fighter will be able to:

• Describe how to approach a scene size-up with potential hazardous materials involved.
• Identify and describe the types of containers that are often used to contain hazardous materials.
• Describe the purpose and types of various transportation and facility markings for hazardous materials.
• Identify and describe the four routes of entry harmful substances take in the human body.

Fire fighters who successfully complete the Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards course are eligible for 1 hour of continuing education.