Household Hazardous Materials: A Guide For Citizens

Most households are dependent on the daily use of chemcial products in their homes. But these chemicals pose hazards if misused -- and if not safeguarded from children. FEMA now has a WEb-based safety program focused on reducing the number of deaths and injuries in the home. You can reach this on-line independent study course by going to: http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is55.asp The course will teach you basic chemical and physical properties, specifics about the hazards of cleaning products, gasoline, medical supplies, pesticides and more, and proper disposal methods and preventive measures to take before natural disasters occur. A certificate is offered if you pass the final exam with a 75 percent or better. It will take from one to three hours to complete all the units and the final exam.