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Hazardous materials handling drill conducted in Maturín

Civil Protection and Disaster Management officials from Maturín (Pcad-Maturín) and PoliMaturín conducted a hazardous materials handling drill as a new form of comprehensive training to provide a better response in the event of an incident in the capital city.

Hazardous materials handling drill conducted in Maturín

TL;DR

  • Maturín officials conducted a hazardous materials handling drill.
  • The training aimed to improve response to incidents in the capital city.
  • Officials practiced using special suits, breathing apparatus, and learned about handling and storage of hazardous products.
  • The drill included a theoretical and legal framework class.
  • The simulation was supervised by a hazardous materials handling specialist from the Monagas state fire department.
  • The main goal was to assess response capacity and technical knowledge during spills.
  • The training seeks to protect the health of Maturín residents.