Terrorism: Chemical Weapons DVD

Terrorism: Chemical Weapons DVD is part of the WMD Response Series. Know the signs of chemical terrorism and adapt hazmat protocols to meet the threat. Available separately or as a part of the package.

This safety video is designed to provide training and response guidelines to emergency personnel who would be called upon to respond to a terrorist incident involving chemical agents.

Topic covered include:

• Profiles four chemical agent classes: lethal agents (nerve agents and blood agents); choking agents; blister agents and incapacitating agents
• Toxicology and symptoms of exposure of specific agents within each class
• Possible targets
• Likely terrorist dissemination devices for chemical agents
• Warning signs and indicators of a chemical attack
• Site control
• Protective clothing
• Incident management
• Specialized equipment and supplies.
• How terrorists may weaponize chemical agents
• Using hazmat response protocols
• Assessing risks to responders as well as to the community
• Decontamination of victims, equipment and responders
• Managing casualties
• Air monitoring and instruments

Also included with the package is a Resource CD-ROM, with PowerPoint presentation, post-seminar test and other instructional aids.