- Safely perform defensive response actions to prevent the spread of a hazardous substance release and prevent exposures
- Properly select, use, and care for personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, needed for the job
- Describe the Incident Command System (ICS) and the importance of an effective hazardous substance release response
- Developing competency with basic hazardous materials vocabulary
- Learning basic hazard and risk assessment techniques
- Selecting, fitting, and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- How to perform basic control, containment, or confinement operations within the employee's capabilities
- Implementing basic decontamination procedures