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RAIL WORKERS Hazardous Material Training Program Peer trainers dedicated to providing quality education & awareness of hazardous materials, empowering rail workers & communities. Description of Curricula Course Title 2-Hr Awareness to Disaster Response/Recovery training to workers and community members in areas likely to be impacted by a hurricane Course Short Description This course satisfies the requirements to assist workers and communities in recovery from natural and man‐made disasters. This training is specifically targeted at developing disaster response and recovery in areas likely to experience hurricanes. Separate 1-hour modules Wildfires Earthquakes Floods Tornado Man-made Training Provider IBT Worker Training Program Training Centers Languages English and Spanish Delivery Method Instructor lecture with student questions and discussion Small group student activities Interactive activities Virtual Classroom Course Hours 2 hours Intended Audience Workers and community members Learning Objectives Identify and Describe Hazard Recognition and Assessment on a disaster site Describe safety and health hazards on a disaster site Describe and Identify Personal Protective and lifesaving equipment Describe Emergency Management – Disaster Cycle Describe Mental Health/Stress Discuss and Describe Hurricane Preparedness Plan o Before Storm o During Storm o After Storm
