HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONDER

Definition

Under direction of a Hazardous Materials Technician 2 or supervisor in a Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program, responds to releases or potential releases of hazardous materials requiring the use of chemical protective equipment Level D through A for the purpose of protecting public health, safety, welfare, and the environment; contains releases from safe distances to keep the release from spreading and to prevent exposure; is responsible for the issuance of complete and comprehensive i...