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Module 3: Health and Safety - IAFF

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Student Text <strong>IAFF</strong> Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician©<br />

<strong>Module</strong> 3: <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Safety</strong><br />

<strong>Module</strong> Description<br />

This module addresses health <strong>and</strong> safety issues by classes of chemicals, <strong>and</strong> toxic effects on<br />

specific body systems. Medical surveillance <strong>and</strong> proactive health <strong>and</strong> safety planning are also<br />

covered.<br />

Prerequisites<br />

• Students should have completed a hazardous materials operations level training program.<br />

• Students should be certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics.<br />

• Students should have access to the equipment <strong>and</strong> materials common to a fire department<br />

EMS unit.<br />

<strong>Module</strong> 3: <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> 3-3

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