New online training program boosts hydrogen safety awareness for Australian emergency responders
A new Hydrogen Safety Awareness Online Training program for Australian emergency responders has been touted as a crucial foundational step in building a safe and reliable hydrogen industry in Australia
The National Council for Fire and Emergency Services and Deakin University have teamed up to launch a new Hydrogen Safety Awareness Online Training program for Australian emergency response, fire and rescue personnel, and non-operational team members.
The program aims to introduce the properties, potential risks, and expected applications associated with hydrogen. It's designed to be a basic guide for both career and volunteer responders to understand the fundamentals of hydrogen and how to handle hydrogen-related incidents.
The 60-minute training program consists of seven sections, offering a simple entry point for responders to get to grips with hydrogen safety. It's just the beginning though; future training will delve deeper into advanced emergency scenarios and offer more technical response advice.
A working group, key stakeholders and subject matter experts contributed to the course's design and development.
Funding from the Australian Government's Energy and Climate Ministerial Council facilitated the creation of this training, which is a crucial foundational step in building a safe and reliable hydrogen industry in Australia.
