Course Description
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Course Objectives
- Describe the role of rail transportation in moving hazardous materials across the U.S., including HAZMAT classifications, common risks, and potential public health impacts.
- Review major HAZMAT rail incidents, regulatory safety standards, and emergency preparedness measures related to chemical spills, derailments, and toxic exposures.
- Explain the role of respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals in responding to chemical inhalation injuries, toxic exposures, and related emergency events.