NFPA 473

Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents - Effective Date: 08/21/2017

contributor author	NFPA - (NFPA) - National Fluid Power Association
date accessioned	2018-07-31T09:58:59Z
date available	2018-07-31T09:58:59Z
date copyright	2018.01.01
date issued	2018
identifier other	FABSBGAAAAAAAAAA.pdf
identifier uri	http://yse.yabesh.ir/std/handle/yse/264940
description abstract	This standard identifies the levels of competence required of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who respond to incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction (WMD). This document covers the requirements for basic life support and advanced life support personnel in the prehospital setting. This standard is based on the premise that all EMS responders are trained to meet at least the core competencies of the operations level responders as defined in Chapter 5 of NFPA 472. Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify minimum requirements of competence and to enhance the safety and protection of response personnel and all components of the emergency medical services system. It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.
language	English
title	NFPA 473	num
title	Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents - Effective Date: 08/21/2017	en
type	standard
page	43
status	Active
tree	NFPA - (NFPA) - National Fluid Power Association:;2018
contenttype	fulltext