HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: A GUIDE FOR CITIZENS
This on-line course will introduce Americans to household hazardous
materials and teach them steps that can be taken to protect themselves,
their families and their communities.
- - In the first unit, the participant can learn about basic chemical and
physical properties, the ways chemicals enter the body, and the effects
chemicals have on the body.
- - In the second and third units, the participant can learn about cleaning
products, lead, mercury, gasoline, compressed gases, carbon monoxide,
medical supplies, chlorine, pesticides and much more.
- - In the last two units, the student/participant is introduced to and is
able to review common labels, personal protective equipment, proper
disposal methods, less toxic alternatives, and preventive measures to take
before natural disasters occur.
This course is available online as an interactive web-based course. To
access the course materials and complete the exam go to the EMI
Independent Study Program website at: http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS.
Select "Our Courses" and then select IS-55 from the list of courses. A
brochure about this course is also available for download from the
website.
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) is a part of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). Both USFA and FEMA are a part of the Department of
Homeland Security.
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