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Course Details

Curricula Catalog Course Details

Course Title: 8-hour First Responder Awareness
Type of Course: Emerg. Resp. Basic Oper.
Description: The course covers basic toxicological concepts, hazard recognition and risk-mapping of the work site; a discussion of the applicable OSHA standards including Hazard Communication and Exposure Limits. Understanding Safety Data Sheets as well as their limitations, relating the hierarchy of hazard control and its specific application in the use of chemicals, as well as awareness of applicable environmental and local laws.
Training Provider: New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health
Instructor Qualifications: Completion of 2hr COVID-19 Safety and Health training and review of NYCOSH curriculum.
Languages: English
Open enrollment: No
Delivery Method: Classroom-based
Course Hours: 8
Credits: N/A
Intended Audience: Women, primarily minority women, attending Non-traditional Employment for Women, a pre-apprentice program designed to prepare them for skilled jobs in construction and other blue-collar industries.
Prerequisites: no
Caveats: N/A
Special Instructions: None

Course Owner:
Max Neuberger
Phone: 212-277-6440x13
Email: maxneu@nycosh.org

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