Hazardous Materials Safety and Security - Awareness (Level 1) October 5th or October 6th

Dear Rick, SEAMIST (Southeast Area Maritime Industry Safety Training) is offering free Hazardous Material Safety and Security - Awareness (Level 1) training for maritime workers on October 5th or October 6th.  The training will be held each day at the Northeast Florida Safety Council at 1725 Art Museum Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207. The training goes from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 a.m. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.   This eight hour course is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to identify and notify appropriate personnel and authorities upon the discovery of a hazardous materials/WMD incident. After completing the Awareness Level Course, the student will be able to:   · Describe the role of the awareness level personnel in a hazardous materials/WMD incident and identify related training requirements. · Identify and describe the important laws, standards and regulations that apply to hazardous materials/WMD initial response. · Identify the hazard class and, if possible, the product name of hazardous materials/WMD found at an emergency scene. · Apply principles and define terminology to ensure personal safety. · Identify the characteristics which may involve hazardous materials/WMD in terrorist activities. For reservation please contact Sheri Arceo at the NE Florida Safety Council at 904-399-3119 ext. 124.  Space is limited to 65 students each day.