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Flood Cleanup Awareness Training

FREE ITEM #0358-1361

This Flood Cleanup Awareness Training training course focuses on identifying the hazards encountered during flood cleanup and how to avoid injury and illness associated with those hazards. It is intended as an introductory course for workers who may be involved in cleanup following severe flooding. This may involve demolition, removal of debris, general cleanup, etc.

This course has been approved for 1 Contact Hour (0.1 CEUs) of REHS Continuing Education Credits (Public Health Accreditation #044).


Certificate of Completion
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Recovering from a Flood Disaster

In light of the 2017 flooding that has occurred in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, many workers will be taking part in the cleanup and recovery operation.

Because cleanup work of any kind is hazardous, especially following massive flooding, we felt the need to assemble and disseminate some relevant information in order to keep workers safe.

Thus, we have assembled this FREE online course , which is meant to be an “awareness” course about the hazards associated with cleanup and recovery from a flooding disaster.

Additional, job-specific training is recommended for workers who will be involved in cleanup operations. This may include HAZWOPER, Hazmat, Incident Command System (ICS), or other training related to your role in cleanup. Ask your employer which courses are appropriate for you or feel free to contact us for more information.

Options to Take this Course

There are two ways for you to take this course.

  1. For those who want a Certificate of Completion for completing this training, you must register as a student prior to taking the entire course. You must also pass a 10-question Final Exam. If you want to receive a Certificate of Completion, register as a student.
  2. For those not interested in a Certificate of Completion for registering, you can access the course content by using these links:
Why is this Training Important?

Flooding can cause the disruption of water purification and sewage disposal systems, the overflowing of toxic waste sites, and the dislodgement of chemicals previously stored above ground.

Although most floods do not cause serious outbreaks of infectious disease or chemical poisonings, they can cause sickness in workers and others who come in contact with contaminated floodwater.

In addition, flooded areas may be subject to electrical or fire hazards connected with downed power lines.

What Other Training May be Needed?

Please visit the REQUIREMENTS tab to learn about other training that may be needed before conducting cleanup operations after a flood.

REHS Continuing Education Credits

Per the California Department of Public Health, Safety Unlimited, Inc. is authorized to offer 1 Contact Hour (0.1 CEUs) of Continuing Education (CE) for this program.

While these CE units are intended for Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS) in California, they are often transferred to other accrediting bodies. Please check with your specific agency for more details and to learn if your agency accepts this course for CE credit (Public Health Accreditation #044).

IACET Continuing Education Credits

Authorized IACET Provider

Safety Unlimited, Inc. is authorized by IACET to offer 1 Contact Hour (0.1 CEUs) of Continuing Education (CE) for this program.

Safety Unlimited, Inc. (Provider #5660170-2) is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Safety Unlimited, Inc. complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Safety Unlimited, Inc. is accredited to issue the IACET CEU. As an IACET Accredited Provider, Safety Unlimited, Inc. offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

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About This Course

Following the completion of all training content and achievement of passing scores on all exams, students will need to complete a brief evaluation and confirm his/her identity. After doing so, the student will have access to the course completion certificate.

Course Exams

This course has one final exam based upon the course material. The exam consists of 10 questions selected at random from a larger pool of questions. A score of 70% or better is required to pass the exam. Students who do not pass the exam the first time may retake it as many times as necessary in order to pass.

Course Objectives

The objectives of this Flood Cleanup Awareness Training course are to recognize flood-related hazards and take basic precautions to avoid work-related injury or illness.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the consequences of disasters with respect to employment and wages;
  • Understand preparation considerations prior to cleanup and recovery from disaster flooding;
  • Identify general hazards related to flood cleanup work;
  • Identify hazards unique to flood cleanup work;
  • Understand how and why flood cleanup workers may encounter electrical hazards;
  • Describe the health hazards posed by fungi and contaminated water;
  • Recognize fall hazards posed during flood cleanup; and
  • Grasp general safety requirements for tree removal, trimming, and the use of chainsaws.
REHS Continuing Education Credits

Per the California Department of Public Health, Safety Unlimited, Inc. is authorized to offer 1 Contact Hour (0.1 CEUs) of Continuing Education (CE) for this program.

While these CE units are intended for Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS) in California, they are often transferred to other accrediting bodies. Please check with your specific agency for more details and to learn if your agency accepts this course for CE credit (Public Health Accreditation #044).

REHS Continuing Education Credits

Per the California Department of Public Health, Safety Unlimited, Inc. is authorized to offer 1 Contact Hour (0.1 CEUs) of Continuing Education (CE) for this program.

While these CE units are intended for Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS) in California, they are often transferred to other accrediting bodies. Please check with your specific agency for more details and to learn if your agency accepts this course for CE credit (Public Health Accreditation #044).

IACET Continuing Education Credits

Authorized IACET Provider

Safety Unlimited, Inc. is authorized by IACET to offer 1 Contact Hour (0.1 CEUs) of Continuing Education (CE) for this program.

Safety Unlimited, Inc. (Provider #5660170-2) is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Safety Unlimited, Inc. complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Safety Unlimited, Inc. is accredited to issue the IACET CEU. As an IACET Accredited Provider, Safety Unlimited, Inc. offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Additional Training

EMTs require constant training and continuing education. While online training can assist in an EMTs training, receiving hands-on training is also important.

Training providers should be used to ensure credibility and augment an employer's training program. Therefore, in addition to the training provided by an outside party, students should receive site-specific training that is supplied by his or her own companies. This training should target the company's unique approach to hazard prevention, including the use of site-specific equipment, health and safety policies, and emergency procedures. As a rule, this company specific training should be well documented.

With regard to sexual harassment training, employees must be trained on the specific policies that apply to them.

The bottom line in ALL SITUATIONS is that employers are required to ensure that their employees are adequately trained to do their job.

Discounts

This Flood Cleanup Awareness is offered free of charge. However, we do offer Volume Pricing for all courses and package deals for select courses. We also offer an easy way to Enroll Multiple Students.