Building a Hazmat Team: Lessons Learned

Based on the widely praised book “Building a Hazmat Team”, this 90 minute session explores what truly makes high-functioning hazardous materials teams successful – and why so many fail. Attendees will examine the foundations of operational culture, leadership accountability, team dynamics, and instructional practices that influence long-term team performance. This session challenges both instructors and team leaders to confront the unspoken barriers that erode skill retention, foster disengagement, and impede team cohesion. Drawing directly from real-world case studies, instructional failures, and successful program models, participants will leave with actionable strategies for building or repairing a hazmat team that lasts.