PDC 002V: Health Hazards and Safety Issues of the Post-Fire Environment – NEW!
Thu, 5/28: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
P002V
Professional Development Courses (PDCs)
P002V
Professional Development Courses (PDCs)
Room: Virtual
CM Credit Hours: 3.5
Description
*Please note: PDCs are at an additional cost, and preregistration is required*
To register, please visit: https://aihaconnect.org/register
This course provides attendees with an understanding of the health and safety hazards found in post-fire environments. It helps identify when and where toxic gases, vapors and particulates may be present, along with the dangers these substances pose and other related hazards.
Participants will gain insight into the importance of using personal protective equipment in post-fire settings, including proper respiratory protection and practical safety strategies to reduce risk and exposure.
*Note: This PDC will be conducted in Zoom. Please ensure the computer on which you will participate will allow Zoom to access all necessary computer systems including speakers, microphone, and camera.*
To register, please visit: https://aihaconnect.org/register
This course provides attendees with an understanding of the health and safety hazards found in post-fire environments. It helps identify when and where toxic gases, vapors and particulates may be present, along with the dangers these substances pose and other related hazards.
Participants will gain insight into the importance of using personal protective equipment in post-fire settings, including proper respiratory protection and practical safety strategies to reduce risk and exposure.
*Note: This PDC will be conducted in Zoom. Please ensure the computer on which you will participate will allow Zoom to access all necessary computer systems including speakers, microphone, and camera.*
Course Outline
• Introduction
• Relevant research
• Defining the post-fire environment
• Health issues and hazards
• Remediation: PPE, decontamination
• Safety Hazards including confined space, building construction
• Safety Solutions including risk and hazard assessment, safety management
• Other hazards and fire types
• Relevant research
• Defining the post-fire environment
• Health issues and hazards
• Remediation: PPE, decontamination
• Safety Hazards including confined space, building construction
• Safety Solutions including risk and hazard assessment, safety management
• Other hazards and fire types
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Explain the health hazards associated with the post-fire environment.
• Discuss the safety issues associated with the post-fire environment.
• Implement appropriate and effective risk reduction methodologies.
• Select and use the appropriate PPE for the scene as found.
• Explain the health hazards associated with the post-fire environment.
• Discuss the safety issues associated with the post-fire environment.
• Implement appropriate and effective risk reduction methodologies.
• Select and use the appropriate PPE for the scene as found.
Value Added
Participants will gain the skills necessary to work in the post-fire environment safely.
Business Case/IH Value Statement
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize health hazards and safety concerns at post-fire scenes. It also offers a clear understanding of the personal protective equipment required to protect individuals in these environments. By applying these practices, participants can reduce harmful exposures that may lead to serious long-term health issues.
Learning Aids
None
Content Level
Intermediate
Core Competencies
Exposure Assessment
Safety
Work Environments, Occupations, and Industrial Processes
Keywords
Asbestos, lead, and dust
Respiratory protection
Risk assessment and management
Safety
Session Availability
Virtual
Targeted Audience
Practitioner
Transfer of Knowledge
Lecture Only