This Emergency Responder Technician Level III Annual Refresher Online course helps to meet OSHA requirements in an informative and interactive manner. Included in the 8-Hour online course are numerous techniques used in keeping the responder safe while containing and mitigating a hazardous materials spill.

To fully comply with OSHA standards, students must review their company Emergency Response Plan as a part of their annual refresher training. Before the student is allowed access to the final exam, they must attest to having reviewed a current copy of their ERP (Emergency Response Plan).
A level 3 Emergency can be identified by:

• Class 2 poisonous gasses, Class 1 explosives, organic peroxide, flammable solid, materials dangerous when wet, chlorine, fluorine, anhydrous ammonia, and radioactive materials or NFPA 3 and 4 special hazards, PCBs & fire, DOT inhalation hazard, and EPA extremely hazardous substances
• Large container sizes Examples: Tank cars/trucks, hopper cars/trucks, and stationary tanks, and the container integrity is damaged to the extent that rupture is possible
• A Level 3 emergency has a high risk of explosions or fire.
• Leaks may not be able to be contained even with special resources.
• Includes a large area with a large evacuation.
• Environmental impact is severe, with a level 3 emergency.

Who needs Emergency Response Level 3 Refresher Training?

Anyone who has already received the initial Emergency Response Level 3 Certification must take the refresher course annually to keep the training up to date and compliant.

Course Topics

• Overview of HAZWOPER Regulations
• Chemical Protective Clothing
• Sources of Info & Response Assistance
• Chemical Hazard ID
• Levels of Protection
• Monitoring & Instrumentation
• Handling Drums & Containers
• Incident Management
• Site Emergencies
• Containment of Hazardous Materials
• Principles of Safety
• Toxicology
• Hazard Communication
• Ionizing Radiation
• Medical Surveillance
• Respiratory Protection
• Fire Protection
• Decontamination Procedures
• Emergency Planning
• Tabletop Exercises
• Final Exam

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Emergency Response Level 3 Refresher Course, students will be able to:

• Review the response techniques during a hazardous materials incident.
• Understand the levels of protection
• Review the decontamination methods
• Review all potential containment methods

REQUIRED TIME TO COMPLETE THIS ONLINE COURSE: 8 Hours minimum online study required. No cap on maximum time spent on the course.
Prerequisites: Initial Emergency Response Technician Level III Certification

What is Emergency Response Technician (Level 3) Refresher Training?

The Emergency Response Technician Refresher Course keeps the students who already have the initial Emergency Response Technician Certification up to date with techniques used in a hazardous material incident.

Who needs Emergency Response Technician (Level 3) Refresher Training?

Anyone who has already taken the initial Emergency Response Technician Level 3 Course will need to take the refresher course annually to keep the training updated and compliant.

How often do I need to update my Emergency Response Technician Training?

After taking the initial Emergency Response Technician Level 3 Class, you must take an Emergency Response Technician refresher course annually to keep the training up to date and compliant.

Can I take Emergency Response Technician (Level 3) Refresher Training online?

According to OSHA, the Emergency Response Technician Level 3 Refresher Course can be completed using an online training course as long as it covers all the requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (q).

How many hours of refresher training do Emergency Response Technicians (Level 3) need?

Emergency Response Technicians (Level 3) will need a minimum of 8 hours of refresher training each year.

What is an Emergency Response Technician (Level 3)?

The emergency response technician is the Level, 3 Emergency Responder. Their function is containment and isolation.

How many levels of Emergency Response Training are there?

There are 5 levels of emergency responders that get training. Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Prerequisites: Initial Emergency Response Technician Level III Certification

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