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HAMMER: Richland's Safety Training Complex | Northwest Profiles (2003) | KSPS PBS

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Channel: KSPS PBS Public TV · 2009 · Science & Technology

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In this eye-opening episode of Northwest Profiles, we explore HAMMER—the Hazardous Materials Management and Emergency Response (HAMMER) training center in Richland, Washington. Known as the nation’s most advanced hands-on safety training complex, HAMMER provides first responders, hazardous materials experts, and emergency personnel with the tools and training needed to respond to chemical, radiological, and environmental emergencies with confidence and precision. Founded to address the needs of the Hanford Site, one of the largest and most complex environmental cleanup sites in the world, HAMMER’s state-of-the-art facilities offer immersive simulations that prepare trainees for real-world hazardous situations. From chemical spills to radiation leaks, HAMMER’s innovative training programs ensure that first responders are ready to face any challenge with the skills and knowledge they need to keep communities safe.

Produced by Bill Fitzner in 2003.

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