Training HAZMAT/EMS: Carbon Monoxide Emergencies HMN- So what do the last three letters of problems spell…? EMS. When was the last time you specifically trained on EMS response and treatment of patients exposed to hazardous materials? For the time being lets think past rapid decon of the patient and focus on the meat and potatoes of recognition and treatment of […] Written by Ryan Henry November 1, 2016March 17, 2020
Training Industrial Fire Familiarization: Floating Roof Tanks Industrial Fire Familiarization: Floating Roof Tanks HMN-Floating roof tanks are common forms of storage at many industrial sites, especially those processing or storing petroleum based products. Familiarizing yourself with their anatomy will give you the upper hand on any emergency involving one of these tanks. Anatomy These tanks are built as a hollow shell, with […] Written by Ryan Henry October 25, 2016October 25, 2016
Training Well Blowout, and What We Should Consider Well Blowout, and What We Should Consider Sponsored By: HMN-We’ve seen them being built, and some may have them in their run areas, but have you thought about your first priorities for well blowouts? Life Safety As in emergency response, safety, is the number one priority in oil field operations. Once a blowout has occurred […] Written by Ryan Henry October 20, 2016October 20, 2016
Training The Power of a BHO blast, Drug labs The Power of a Drug Lab explosion Thanks to Todd Burton, see more at HazMatter7 Written by Phil Ambrose September 27, 2016September 27, 2016
Training HazMat Narcan Survey Narcan Survey To help our fellow teams across the HazMatNation we are doing a quick survey on who carries Naloxone (Narcan) on their HazMat Rig. We will share the general (confidential) results here as well as email results to those who participate. Written by Phil Ambrose September 21, 2016September 21, 2016
Training HazMat Specialist Training in Nor Cal by IEC HazMat Specialist Training HMN- Another great video by Todd Burton of IEC/San Diego County HazMat of recent HazMat Specialist Training. Â If you follow any of our material Todd is often referred to as ‘The Google of HazMat’. Â Todd also recently developed a decision matrix and app to assist with determining drug vs. explosives lab. […] Written by Phil Ambrose September 17, 2016September 17, 2016
Training Hands on HazMat in VA Beach, VA HazMat Conference HazSim will be at Booth 7 at the Expo! Written by Phil Ambrose September 13, 2016September 13, 2016
Training Acetylene Tank, On Fire, Fire, Burning Cylinder HMN- So if  you watched the Haz Mat Guys Nation Round-Table #33 you heard Mike asking what your thoughts are on placing the bomb blanket around a leaking burning acetylene tank. Here is just that situation found on YouTube from July 2011. If you have comments please forward them to [email protected] or [email protected] Written by Phil Ambrose August 16, 2016August 16, 2016
Tech Talk Training Tech Talk: “Training Prop” We at Hazmat Nation wanted to share a platform for tips and tricks for “Hazmatters”, like you who are doing the deeds daily. A pay it forward of sorts to keep those little things that make a big difference. So welcome to our new series “Tech Talk” This Tech Talk comes from Nick Bonstell from […] Written by Phil Ambrose August 13, 2016August 13, 2016