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CBRNe Live Agent Training – General Information
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Chemical Agents Used
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In conducting training with toxic chemical agents, we work with:
- Sarin (GB)
- VX
- Lewisite
- Sulfur Mustard (HD)
- Soman (GD)
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| Biological Materials Used |
In training, we work in a BSL-4 laboratory with biological agents including:
- Bacillus species
- Yersinia species
- Francisella species
- Ricin
In the field, we work with biological agent simulants such as Bacillus thuringensis that are safe to work with and safe for the environment. |
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| Radiation Sources Used |
In conducting radiological training, we work with:
- Americium-241
- Caesium-137
- Cobalt-60
- Uranium-235
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| Improvised Explosive Devices |
In conducting training with improvised explosive and improvised dispersal devices, we work with a range of improvised devices that may contain small explosive charges.
These can be used to demonstrate the dispersion effects of agent simulants and in a range of scenario based exercises.
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Course Length: |
Dependant on course
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| Delivery Location: |
VOP-026, Šternberk, s.p., Field Live Chemical Agent Testing and Training Facility near Vyškov in the Czech Republic |
| Certificate: |
HZS Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion from the live agent training facility
The CBRNe Live Agent Training Certification is in line with the OPCW Standard for The Proficiency of Toxic Entries. Regulations and Standards: OPCW Standard for The Proficiency of Toxic Entries
Please note that HZS Certification is only delivered by
Hotzone Solutions group.
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| Prerequisites: |
First Responder at the Awareness/Operational Level, Private Sector Specialist Employee or equivalent
 Physical clearance of employer to work in personal protective equipment
(click the image to the left).
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| Target Audience: |
All first and specialist responders to CBRN incidents, including law enforcement officers, fire fighters, hazmat technicians and specialists, emergency medical personnel and security officers |
| Background: |
The Training for Toxic Entry course is designed for all local, state and federal emergency and security personnel that will respond to possible CBRNE incidents.
It is designed to ensure that all potential responders have a common level of knowledge to work safely and effectively in a toxic environment.
Live agent courses can be tailored to meet specific customer needs and can be conducted with the use of chemical or biological agents, radiolgical materials and explosive devices.
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| Regulations and Standards: |
29CFR1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
NIOSH guidance on workplace exposure limits (Interim Guidance February 2006 - CDC and US Army Airborne Exposure Limits)
NFPA 472 Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents 2008 Edition
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Course Overview Description
 The course is designed to provide students with knowledge, skills and abilities to work confidently in protective clothing in a toxic environment containing chemical agents, toxic industrial chemicals, biological agents and radiological or nuclear materials.
Through the training, students will gain practical experience in the use of personal protective equipment, will understand and be able to apply safe work practices and will have an appreciation of the equipment and methods for detection and decontamination.
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