Hazardous Gases Package

Four programs that explore the perils of a specific gas, and takes you up close as firefighters and other emergency personnel carry out procedures to mitigate incidents.

This four-DVD package provides comprehensive training for emergency personnel to effectively respond to these dangerous incidents. The package includes:

Anhydrous Ammonia DVD outlines an active program of safety and inspection to prevent accidents, as well as proper response procedures. Topics covered include:

Hazard properties
New DHS reporting and security requirements
Up-to-date standards for containers
For risk management planning: new information on toxic endpoints for anhydrous ammonia
Illegal use of anhydrous ammonia in meth labs
DOT and NFPA placards and labels
Air monitoring and ventilation
Special problems posed by enclosed spaces
Newest information about controlling vapors after spills
Use of water fog spray, carbon dioxide and foam to control vapors
Protective equipment used in emergency response
Also includes Instructor's CD-ROM with PowerPoint and other resources to help structure a training seminar. 

Benzene, Toulene & Xylene DVD teaches safe practices to avoid exposure to dangerous ingredients of crude oil. Topics covered include:

Short-term and long-term health hazards of benzene, toluene and xylene
Occupancies where they are found
Safe handling and protective measures for workers
Monitoring for toxic atmospheres
Ventilation
Symptoms of exposure
Environmental concerns during a leak or spill
Diking to control runoff
Safe response procedures
Controlling vapors and sources of ignition
Fighting fires

Chlorine DVD teaches the hazards of chlorine as well as safe work practices and safe response to incidents where chlorine is involved. Topics covered include:

Vapor behavior
Toxic effects of chlorine
Use of Level A and Level B ensembles during response activities
Methods of leak detection
Container design
Chlorine Institute A, B and C kits
Use of water to cool containers and for vapor control
Also includes Instructor's CD-ROM with PowerPoint and other resources to help structure a training seminar.

 Hydrogen Sulfide DVD teaches workers and responders how to protect themselves against the hazards of this toxic gas. Topics covered include:

Hazard properties of hydrogen sulfide
Recommended protective clothing
Symptoms of exposure
Offensive versus defensive strategies in fire situations
Safe response to chemical assisted suicide
Monitoring equipment and methods
Ventilation operations
Also includes Instructor's CD-ROM with PowerPoint and other resources to help structure a training seminar.