Hazardous Materials Training

2026-11-03

The selected consultant ( s ) shall provide a lecture - based hazardous materials training course utilizing high - energy visual demonstrations to illustrate the dynamic tendencies of hazardous materials . Instruction shall focus on the application of physical and chemical properties to fire behavior , hazard assessment , and risk - based response decision - making . This course shall last approximately 8 hours . The course shall address hazardous materials behavior during transportation and DOT - related incidents , including instruction on DOT transportation containers and associated risks . At a minimum , the training shall enable participants to : • Apply physical and chemical properties to the risk - based response process • Understand the significance of flash point and vapor pressure in determining air monitoring objectives • Utilize physical and chemical properties and engineering controls to manage hazardous materials incidents • Visually observe the dynamic tendencies of flammable liquids • Understand the significance of the “ 1300 rule ” in managing risk during flammable liquid incidents • Understand flammable range , expansion ratios , and release behavior • Distinguish between deflagration and detonation , including vapor cloud explosion ( VCE ) potential • Understand DOT containers and their risk factors during hazardous materials incidents

Missouri

2026-04-29