Hazardous Materials Incident Response

HAZIR

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$1111*

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1 day

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Course Overview

ERGT’s Hazardous Materials Incident Response (HAZIR) is a one day course training learners to identify, assess, and respond safely to hazardous materials incidents, building the confidence and skills needed to protect people, property, and the environment.

The 1-day Hazardous Materials Incident Response (HAZIR) course at ERGT Australia prepares learners to manage hazardous materials emergencies in industrial and high-risk workplaces. Incidents involving chemical spills, leaks, or exposure can escalate quickly this training builds the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively, minimise harm, and maintain safety.

This intensive course delivers the outcome Hazardous Materials Incident Response. There are no formal prerequisites, but learners must be physically capable of participating in realistic emergency response scenarios. The training is hands-on, immersive, and focused on building practical capability to perform under pressure.

The Hazardous Materials Incident Response course covers:
Hazardous materials awareness and risk assessment
Types of hazardous substances and common workplace incidents
Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use
Emergency response strategies and containment methods
Communication and teamwork during hazardous material incidents
Post-incident procedures and reporting

This course is delivered through a blend of:

Facilitator-led classroom sessions to review key hazardous materials knowledge and safety procedures.

Hands-on practical training using real equipment for hazardous materials handling.

Group discussions and teamwork exercises to develop decision-making and coordination skills.

Simulated hazardous materials incident scenarios to practice emergency response in realistic conditions.

Observation-based assessments and participation activities to confirm competence in managing hazardous materials incidents.
The 1-day Hazardous Materials Incident Response (HAZIR) course at ERGT Australia is designed for learners working in high-risk industries such as oil and gas, resources, maritime, and industrial operations who may be required to respond to hazardous materials incidents. This includes emergency response team members, safety officers, and operational personnel responsible for maintaining workplace safety.

This course delivers outcome Hazardous Materials Incident Response. While there are no formal prerequisites, learners must be physically capable of safely participating in realistic emergency response scenarios.

It is recommended that learners hold the following units of competency or equivalent skills and knowledge prior to attending:
• MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus or equivalent
• PMAWHS213 Undertake fire control and emergency rescue or equivalent

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for leaners is available on request. More information is available on our website.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate the procedure for donning chemical a splash suit with BA and donning a fully encapsulated gas suit
Conduct incident reconnaissance and report back to command
Identify the hazardous materials
Contain the hazardous materials and make the scene safe
Initiate emergency decontamination