Typical containers used for storage and transportation are described, and proper protective clothing and respiratory protection, safety precautions such as showers and warning signs, and safe loading and unloading techniques are also discussed. The hazard properties of sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are very similar. The program covers flammability and reactivity properties, and discusses symptoms of exposure and medical treatment for victims. The film also outlines priorities for the incident commander during incidents involving NaOH or KOH, and tells what the factors are in his decision whether to mount an offensive or defensive strategy in controlling the incident. Each film in the HazChem Series focuses on a different product or group of products.
Programs combine footage of actual incidents with action-packed, realistic training sequences.
The films are designed to provide training to persons who are expected to respond to an emergency involving these hazardous materials. HazChem films have been the winners of numerous awards for both filmmaking excellence and technical content. Among the honors received by HazChem programs are the prestigious Cine Golden Eagle award, the Society for Technical Communication Award of Excellence, the Telly Award, and the Silver Apple Award from the National Education Film and Video Festival. About the Technical Committee Emergency Film Group programs are created with the assistance of leaders in emergency response training. Darrel is also lead adjunct instructor for the HazMat Tactical Considerations Program of the National Fire Academy.