The program stresses safe storage and handling procedures, warning that oxidizers should be stored separately from incompatible materials and other oxidizers. Emergency response situations are also discussed, covering first response, size-up, protective clothing and breathing apparatus, isolating the scene, controlling vapors, containing the spill, and evacuation. Other topics covered include containers, DOT placarding, NFPA markings, protecting water supplies, fire fighting, decontamination and cleaning up spills. Exciting footage of incidents involving oxidizers is included. 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. As an instructor at the National Fire Academy, John has trained emergency responders nationwide.