Dvr Wh LFC TP (MLVW)

401.01

1. Performance. Understand the basic policies and regulations that govern the handling/use of
hazardous materials.

2. Condition.

a. Given:

(1) Reference material;

(2) Formation/base/unit HAZMAT policies; and

(3) Supervision;

b. Denied: nil; and

c. Environment: day and night in all types of conditions.

3. Standard. The candidate will, in accordance with the references, understand the basic policies and
regulations that govern the handling/use of hazardous material.

4. Teaching Points

a. Explain the definition of hazardous materials; Ref a, para 2

b. Explain Civil Legal liabilities; Ref a, para 13
c. Briefly explain the following:
(1) Route of entry; Ref c, chap 2, para 3-4
(2) Natural protection; and Ref c, chap 2, para 5-6
(3) Effects of hazardous material; Ref c, chap 2, para 7-9
d. Explain that each hazardous material or product used Ref d
by the CF has a DND hazardous material guide sheet
which explains the following about the
material/product (use a sheet of a product to be seen on
the course, ie Dextron II, Stock No. 9150-21-852-
58661):
(1) Identification;
(2) Hazardous identification;
(3) Storage;
(4) Physical data;
(5) Fire/explosion data;
(6) Dangerous ingredients;
(7) Incompatibility (an example which can be
used is when antifreeze mixed with battery
acid, the result is highly explosive);
(8) Health hazard data;
(9) Preventative measures;
(10) First aid measures;
(11) Spill instructins; and
(12) Remarks (NOTE - ensure that course staff

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have readily available DND HAZMAT guide

sheets for every POL/cleaning product to be
used on the course. Trainees must have access
to these sheets and should become acquainted
to impose study time for this);
e. Explain that most POL and other hazardous products Ref c, ch 2, para 10, fig 3-2
have lavels and/or instructions written/placed onto the
containers (show an example). Stress that everyone
will read the container labels and instructions before
using products;
f. Briefly explain the classes and the divisions of Ref c, chap 4, para 20-31, fig 4-2
HAZMAT and stress their relative symbols;
g. Explain the steps to control hazardous material and Ref b, ch 2, para 24
dangerous processes. Explain that any spill involving
oil, fuel or any other POL product msut be controlled
and cleaned. This is normally done with the aid of
absorbent materials and shovels, picks included with
spill kits and vehicles. Also explain that the chain of
command must immediately be informed of any
HAZMAT spill of 1 litre or more;
h. Show film (16 mins) - first measure for an Emergency Ref d
Intervention After a Hydro Carbon Spill;
i. Explain formation/unit/base/school policies/regulations Ref d
for dealing with spills in your geographical area if these
policies differ from those in the film;
j. Explain and demonstrate the use of contents of the spill Ref d
kit provided at your unit/school if the contents differ
from those shown in the film; and
k. Explain that during this course, that protective Ref d
equipment such as goggles and rubber gloves will be
used when working with hazardous material.

5. Time. 2 x 40 minutes.

6. Method/Approach. Lecture, demonstration, practice.

7. Substantiation. Lecture method of instruction was selected to introduce new material.

Demonstration/performance was selected to demonstrate a new skill and then allow the trainee time to
practice.

8. References.

a. A-CG-040-004/AG-001, Hazardous Material Safety Vol 4;

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b. A-AB-100-000/AA-000, CFAO 36-55;

c. A-LM-187-004/JS-001, Special Sup Instr Vol 4; and

d. 07-0704F, First Measures/Hydro Carbon Spill.

9. Training Aids.

a. Classroom (Multimedia); and

b. OHPs.

10. Learning Aids. Nil.

11. Test Details. Practical performance throughout the course and written exam.

12. Remarks. Nil.

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