Competency standard for emergency responders engaged in hydrogen-related incidents
Scope:
The proposed Standard will specify requirements and performance specifications for determining and evaluating competencies for emergency personnel (such as police, firefighters, and paramedics) engaged in responding to hydrogen-related emergencies. It will identify training curriculum requirements for emergency responders who may encounter hydrogen-related incidents. Additionally, it will provide guidance to curriculum developers for the design of training programs and to trainers for the delivery of the curriculum.
Project need:
A hydrogen emergency management standard can play a vital role in supporting the safe management of hydrogen incidents and the protection of responders and the public. The outputs of this proposed new standard will add value
- by supporting cross-Canada harmonization (interoperability and portability of skills) of leading practices in hydrogen emergency management;
- by helping to establish minimum competency levels and training expectations for emergency personnel engaged in hydrogen-related incidents; and
- by supporting the preparedness and responsiveness of Canadian workers and the public if a hydrogen-related emergency occurs.
The key stakeholders include but are not limited to industry, government, emergency responders, workers, and the public.
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