NFPA 472 - STANDARD FOR PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF RESPONDERS TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

Developed by the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 472 (1997 Edition) identifies the levels of competence required of responders to hazardous materials incidents. More specifically, NFPA 472 covers the minimum competencies for First Responders at the Awareness Level, First Responders at the Operations Level, Hazardous Materials Technicians, Incident Commanders and other Specialist employees. Accordingly, there are programs providing comprehensive training for each level that will enable responders to meet or exceed these minimum competency requirements.

NFPA 472 has been adopted as the Hazardous Materials Training Standard by many agencies, namely, the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), the Ontario Fire Service, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. The Ministry of Labour has also accepted the NFPA 472 Standard as the minimum level of professional competence for responders to hazardous materials incidents. From an industrial perspective, the Transportation Emergency Assistance Plan Training Committee of the Canadian Chemical Producers' Association has approved NFPA 472 as part of their Training Matrix for personnel responding to hazardous materials incidents.

Various levels outlined by NFPA 472 include:

• Awareness Level
• Operations Level
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Incident Commander
• Specialist Employees

WORKPLACE FIRST RESPONSE

Numerous studies and investigations have shown that proper advance planning and training in basic spill response procedures dramatically reduce the threat of injuries during such incidents.

This course is aimed at providing you, the First Responder, with basic information and procedures to enable you to respond safely, efficiently and timely to a spill or possibility of a spill, in order to minimize any impact on health, property and the natural environment.

 

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

This training program is designed to provide a complete and functional command organization. It is devised for a single or multi-agency use to increase the effectiveness of command and safety. An emergency cannot be handled in a successful manner without a management system.

 

BEHAVIOUR-BASED SAFETY TRAINING

Behaviour-Based Safety takes a look at the behaviours we all demonstrate and practice - and how those habits and attitudes put us 'at risk'. It develops observation and analytical techniques, as well as communication and relationships with fellow workers.

 

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY/RESCUE

The law is clear as it applies to safe practices and procedures for entry and the proper maintenance and operation of specialized equipment.

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

To have an acceptable Respiratory Protection Program is of the utmost importance. You need to know the capabilities and limitations of available respirators, be able to select the correct level of respiratory protection for a given situation and know how to use the equipment.

 

TEAP® TECHNICAL ADVISORS' COURSE©

In 1999, the Canadian Chemical Producers' Association became the sole owner of the copyright in, and to, the TEAP® Technical Advisors' Course©. EAP Inc. has a Licensing Agreement with the C.C.P.A. to present this program. We enhance the program to follow the CCPA's TEAP Training Matrix.

 

REGULATION TRAINING PROGRAMS

MARINE SPILL RESPONSE

The Canada Shipping Act requires emergency preparedness to be part of our everyday business. Good training in prevention, as well as in response will help to continue to improve our environmental record.

 

PROPANE HANDLING

We offer certified training programs.

 

CONSULTING SERVICES:

RISK ASSESSMENTS

The fundamental purpose in doing a Risk Assessment is to identify and document the worst-probable emergencies that could realistically happen. It can assist in reducing potential liabilities.

 

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Although the primary emphasis should be on prevention, rather than on reactive or Emergency Response measures, the very nature of human activity dictates that emergencies can and will occur. Through appropriate preparation or emergency planning, the risk, loss and damage resulting from such emergencies can be minimized.

We utilize CSA Standard CAN/CSA-Z731-95, Emergency Planning for Industry, as the cornerstone to the development or enhancement of an Emergency Plan. A Plan must be concise and well organized with sufficient detail to ensure quick access to critical information required during an emergency. The amount of information involved in the Plan will be determined by the potential risk identified. Wherever possible, the Plan will embody the concept "small problems require only small solutions".

We welcome the opportunity to share our experience in Emergency Planning to assist you in your endeavour to have a safe and compliant worksite.

 

ISO 14000

There are five major elements of the ISO 14000 Family of Standards, specifically ISO 14001: Environmental Management Standard

• Environmental Policy
• Planning
• Implementation and Operation
• Checking and Corrective Action
• Management Review

These elements interact with each other to form the framework of an integrated, systematic approach to environmental management, with the ultimate result being continual improvement of the overall system.

The five elements actually build upon each other, with Environmental Policy being the first tier in the structure, the base which supports the entire framework of the EMS.

Although ISO 14001 is not meant to replace legal/regulatory schemes, it can serve to augment existing regulatory programs worldwide.

 

CCPA TRANSCAER SAFETY TRAIN REPRESENTATIVE

This tankcar travels from coast to coast and can be a useful training tool for community awareness and for your employees. We offer experienced personnel to present this unique tankcar to your audience.