CSB's final written report on a tragedy, which killed two emergency responders and two propane technicians. Outstanding material. Very informative
Type of Material:
This is a animated video
Recommended Uses:
Motivation and training for first responders and those working in the HazMat Response, LPG industry, or as a case study for any emergency response training. Use in initial and recurring training.
Technical Requirements:
Plug-ins for browser are minimal from the YouTube site. Flash is requaired fromm the mirror site
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Understanding how a lack of necessary training for propane technicians, and a lack of awareness among technicians and responders can lead to catastrophic consequences. Effective for for 911 operators and responding personnel.
Target Student Population:
Fire Academy; early Associates Degree or Freshman level; Incident command training; recurring training for all emergency responders.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Visual effects demonstrate the chemical and physical properties as well as the errors in decision-making that came from a lack of total awareness and hazard recognition. Precise and to the point.
Concerns:
none
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Extremely effective. This should get the point across to everyone about how to handle HazMat emergencies, in particular propane. Visual effects dramatically demonstrate consequences of the errors in decision-making and as such enhance student retention by making the material extremely relevant.
Concerns:
none
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The video itself is extremely easy to use. Use it with other HazMat lessons and it will really get the point across. The video can be obtained on DVD for free.
Concerns:
none
Other Issues and Comments:
NONE
Creative Commons:
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